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| Calendar: | Wolf River Events |
| Title: | First Saturday Float Trip |
| When: | 04.09.2010 |
| Description: | On the first Saturday canoe trip in September, we will paddle from Michigan City, MS, to LaGrange Tennessee, a 6.25 mile trip. through a recently trail-blazed, less travelled section of the Wolf River! This is the first time this trip has been offered to members and it promises to be a memorable adventure. All WRC members - new and old - are welcome. Non-member participants will be asked to join WRC. These trips are free, offered as a WRC membership benefit. Bluff City Canoe Club members are welcome and may be requested to help. To register and/or to become a member, contact WRC Office Manager, Kimberly Thomas at officemanager@wolfriver.org or 901-452-6500. All paddlers should be registered by 5:00pm, Thursday, September 2nd.
Trip Leader: Volunteer and WRC Board Member Dale Sanders, our intrepid “River Rat,” is leading canoe trips on the upper Wolf River on the first Saturday of each month of the year. Dale is a highly skilled paddler intimately familiar with the Wolf River who enjoys sharing the beauty of the area with others.
For Paddlers Bringing Their Own Boats: You will meet Dale at 9:00am at the Indian Creek crossing near Michigan City, MS. To get there, drive east on Hwy 57 through LaGrange, TN, to where it dead ends at Hwy 18. Turn right and drive south across the Mississippi state line; the road becomes MS-Hwy 7 at this point. You will reach the Indian Creek crossing in a little over 1 mile. Park on the left side of the road. Depending on the number of paddlers registered, vehicle shuttle will be arranged either before we paddle or after. Get there early if you would like to shuttle your vehicle to the LaGrange take-out prior to paddling.
For Those Renting Boats: You will meet your outfitter at 8:30am, at the take-out, the LaGrange access parking lot. To get there, drive east out of Moscow TN about 10 miles to the blinking light in LaGrange. At the light, turn right off Hwy 57 onto Yager Rd. and drive south down the hill for about one mile to the parking lot on the right just before the bridge over the Wolf River. To rent a boat, contact Wolf River Canoe Trips at 901-877-3958 or 901-828-0432. Your outfitter will shuttle paddlers from the LaGrange access to the launch site at Michigan City, MS. The WRC website, www.wolfriver.org, also contains information on renting boats for Wolf River trips.
You can find a canoe trip waiver form on our website. Please download, print and sign a form for each participant and bring the signed releases with you to give to your trip leader. Paddlers 18 and older must sign a waiver. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who has legal responsibility. The responsible adult boater(s) must ensure their on board minors are capable and strong enough for the duration of the trip. All paddlers must wear an approved Personal Flotation Device. Each boat should have at least one person with some paddling experience. For the less qualified paddlers, there will be limited basic seamanship instructions prior to departure. Although the Wolf is rated as a class one river, conditions can rapidly change. Always, safety is paramount.
Weather will most likely be warm, so plenty of drinking water is a must, and it’s always a good idea to bring along a change of clothes in a dry bag. It is essential for paddlers to wear clothes and shoes suitable for conditions. For example, neoprene booties are great summer and winter wear. A hat is also recommended. Other items to consider in your trip preparation process are: sunscreen, insect repellent, emergency supplies/allergy medications, rain gear, camera, cell phone, and binoculars. Bring your own lunch or snacks. A waterproof bag is highly recommended.
Again, you can find a canoe trip waiver form on our website. Please download, print and sign a form for each participant and bring the signed releases with you to give to your trip leader. If you cannot open the document, please email Kimberly Thomas at officemanager@wolfriver.org and she will copy and paste the form onto an e-mail. |
| Location: | Michigan City, MS, to LaGrange, TN |
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| Author: | Keith Kirkland  |
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