2006 Cruise Schedule

Here is the 2006 Cruise Schedule. I'll try to keep it updated as trips are added.

Please remember to contact the trip leader prior to a trip if you plan to participate.

3/25, Sat, 1 day
John Beaver, jcbeaver@peoplepc.com, 270-563-3868
Little South Fork, Between Monticello & Whitley City, 10 miles
Join the Southern KY Paddlers for the Little S. Fork below Hwy 92. Class 1 & II, with trickiest rapid ¼ mile from the end.


4/7-9, Fri, Sat, Sun, 3 days
John Beaver, jcbeaver@peoplepc.com, 270-563-3868
Big South Fork, BSFNRRA
Paddling, rafting, hiking and camping are available depending on conditions. Bandy Creek Campground. Southern Ky. Paddlers


4/9, Sun, 1 day
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712 amystawicki@yahoo.com
Elkhorn Creek (North Fork), Switzer Bridge to The Forks, 7 miles
Take advantage of early spring water levels to enjoy this stretch of the North Fork.


4/22, Sat, 1 days
John Beaver, jcbeaver@peoplepc.com, 270-563-3868
Little South Fork, Between Monticello & Whitley City, 9 miles
Southern Ky. Paddlers trip on the. class I very scenic section above Hwy. 92.


4/22-23, Sat, Sun, 2 days
BWA Beginner's Clinic, Emory-Obed River, Wartburg, TN
beginners thru advanced
http://www.surfky-bwa.org/


4/29-30, Sat, Sun, 2 days
Claudia Hicks, 606-784-6937 sbonney@mis.net
Grayson Lake, Sandy Hook, 12 miles
We’ll paddle different sections of awesome cliff-lined Grayson Lake.


5/6-7, Sat, Sun, 2 days
Virgil Johnson, virgilj03@yahoo.com, 859-873-7137
Clear Fork & Big South Fork, BSFNRA
TBA


5/13, Sat, 1 day
Nancy Moore, 502 223 5164, Nancy753@starband.net
Lower Elkhorn, Knights Bridge to Ky River, 10 miles
Leisurely trip down the Elkhorn. Lots of swim stops if it’s hot.


5/13, Sat, 1 day
John Beaver, jcbeaver@peoplepc.com, 270-563-3868
Green River, Canmer, KY, 10 miles
Lynn Camp Creek to Rio. Southern Ky Paddlers trip.


5/20, Sat, 1 day
Jerry Messer, 859-525-8719, Paul Buelterman, 859-371-0028
Big Bone Creek Boone County, KY - Boone County, KY – 8-10 miles
Fla*censored*er paddle from headwaters of Big Bone Creek to the Ohio River with the Sierra Club.


6/10-11, Sat, Sun, 2 days
Nancy Moore, 502 223 5164, Nancy753@starband.net
Blue River, Indiana - 30 minutes west of Louisville - 9-12 mi. each day
We’ll paddle down to the campsite in Milltown on Saturday, then go downstream from there on Sunday. Camping & shuttle fee. The Blue is similar to the lower Elkhorn, but spring-fed and surrounded by caves.


6/10-11, Sat, Sun, 2 days
John Beaver, jcbeaver@peoplepc.com, 270-563-3868
Green River, Munfordville
Overnight from Munfordville to Dennison Ferry with the Southern Ky. Paddlers.


6/17-18, Sat, Sun, 2 days
Dave & Amy Stawicki, 859-293-0712, davestawicki@yahoo.com
Hiawassee River, Reliance, TN
Dam release river nearly half a mile wide where you can pick your own route depending on how much of a challenge you wish to take. Outfitter where you can rent rafts, duckies or sit-on-top kayaks. Mostly Class I - II float. Will usually travel Saturday morning, but option to go and camp Friday night.


6/25, Sun, 1 day
Dave Stawicki, 59-293-0712, Mary Carol Cooper, 859-277-0656
Elkhorn Creek, Kniht’s Bridge – to – 127 bridge, approx. 11 miles
10th Annual Safety Clinic This is a beginner's canoe clinic held in conjunction with the Sierra Club. Learn basic paddle strokes and maneuvering on moving water. $$fee for canoe rental and shuttle


7/8-9, Sat, Sun, 2 days
Mary Carol Cooper, 859-277-0656, marycarolcooper@insightbb.com
Licking River, Falmouth, Ky - 18 les
20th Annual "Licking Your Chops on the Licking River" Gourmet Canoe Cruise. This dam fed river is runnable throughout the summer . We have vehicle access to the campsite so put away the Sierra cups and get out the crystal to do it up fancy for the Saturday night feast.


7/15, Sat, 1 day
John Beaver, jcbeaver@peoplepc.com, 270-563-3868
Green River, Dinnison Ferry, 6 miles
Join the Southern Ky Paddlers from Dennison Ferry to Green River Ferry.


7/15-16, Sat, Sun, 2 days
Dave & Amy Stawicki, 859-293-0712, davestawicki@yahoo.com
Hiawassee River, Reliance, TN
Dam release river nearly half a mile wide where you can pick your own route depending on how much of a challenge you wish to take. Outfitter where you can rent rafts, duckies or sit-on-top kayaks. Mostly Class I - II float. Will usually travel Saturday morning, but option to go and camp Friday night.


8/13, Sun, 1 day
John Beaver, jcbeaver@peoplepc.com, 270-563-3868
Drakes Creek, Bowling Green
Southern Ky Paddlers trip. Section TBA


9/9, Sat, 1 day
Karen & Larry Crouch, 502-633-6534
300 Springs - Upper Green River, Linwood, KY – 8 miles
Pools, Riffles, Waterfalls, and Wildflowers. This leisurely paddle has all this and more.


9/16-17, Sat, Sun, 2 days
Virgil Johnson, virgilj03@yahoo.com, 859-873-7137
Green River , Munfordville, KY - 32 miles
Canoe the Green River from Munfordville to the takeout at the ferry in Mammoth Cave Park. Camping is primitive on the river.


10/7-8, Sat, Sun, 2 days
Mary Carol Cooper, 859-277-0656, marycarolcooper@insightbb.com
Wayne Eddins, 502-244-3547 home, 502-454-0431 work, wayne@gatewaypressinc.com
Kentucky River - Camp Nelson to High Bridge, 21 miles
10th Annual Kentucky “River Rats” Fall Colors overnight cruise through the spectacular Pallisades, honoring Elkhorn Paddlers founder Harold Jeffers. Primitive camping on the river.


11/3-5, Fri, Sat, Sun, 3 days
John Beaver, jcbeaver@peoplepc.com, 270-563-3868
Big South Fork, Bandy Creek Campground
Fall color trip to Big South Fork.


11/12, Sun, 1 day
Mary Carol Cooper, 859-277-0656, marycarolcooper@insightbb.com
Dix River, Shaker town
Annual Meeting
Join us for brunch at Shaker town followed by our Annual meeting then a delightful cruise up the Dix River. Details in later newsletters.