2007 Cruises
Here is the cruise schedule for 2007. Hardcopy will be sent to all paid members in the near future. Contact the trip leader if you wish to attend that particular cruise.3/30-31 & 4/1 Fri, Sat, Sun 2-3 days
Nancy Moore Nancy753@starband.net 502 875 6611
Claudia Hicks 606 776 6443
Reelfoot Lake, TN Northwest TN
Mileage 6-10
Difficulty I
2-3 days on Reelfoot Lake, including a guided “Deep Swamp Canoe Float” by the state park naturalist. All flat water and cypress swamps.
4/7 Sat 1 day
John Beaver jcbeaver@peoplepc.com 270-563-3868
Little S. Fork of the Cumberland Between Monticello & Whitley City
Mileage 10
Difficulty I-II
Southern Ky. Paddlers Trip. Meet at Hwy 92 bridge 12 miles SE of Monticello, 10 Central time. Class I at beginning then class II for second half.
4/14 Sat 1 day
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712 davestawicki@yahoo.com
Elkhorn Creek (North Fork) Switzer Bridge to The Forks
Mileage 7
Difficulty I
Shake off the ice & cold to take advantage of early spring water levels and enjoy this scenic stretch of the North Elkhorn.
4/20-21-22 Fri, Sat, Sun. 2-3 days
Henry Dorfman Moonpaddle@gmail.com
Laurel Lake South of London, Ky
Mileage 10
Difficulty I
Wilderness paddling/camping on scenic Laurel Lake. Paddle Fri, Sat, & Sun or just Sat. & Sun. Lakeside camping from your boat. RSVP by 4/16.
4/28-29 Sat, Sun 2 days
Claudia Hicks 606-784-6937
Grayson Lake Grayson, Ky
Mileage 6-10
Difficulty I
We’ll paddle different sections of beautiful cliff-lined Grayson Lake. Camping at the state park; motels in nearby Grayson.
4/28-29 Sat, Sun 2 days
BWA’s Beginner Clinic Emory-Obed River? Waartburg, TN
Beginners to Advanced
http://www.surfky-bwa.org/
Early May TBA 1 day
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712 davestawicki@yahoo.com
Elkhorn Creek Whitewater Section Forks of Elkhorn
Mileage 6
Difficulty II
Dave will announce a trip or two through the Gorge section via the listserv. Skill level needed will depend on water level, but he’s hoping to help some folks check out this section for the first time. See the newsletter to sign up for the listserv.
5/12 Sat 1 day
Virgil Johnson vjohnson@speedbeam.com 859-492-3813
Tygerts Creek or Middle Fork Red River Carter Caves St. Pk, OR Red River Gorge
Mileage 12
Difficulty I or II
Depending on water levels which river we will paddle.
5/12 Sat 1 day
John Beaver jcbeaver@peoplepc.com 270-563-3868
Little Barren River to Green River Linwood, Ky
Mileage ?
Difficulty ?
Southern Ky Paddlers Trip. Little Barren River (Hwy 88) to takeout at Lynn Camp Creek on Green River.
5/19 Sat 1 day
Jerry Messer 859-525-8719
Paul Buelterman 859-371-0028
Big Bone Creek Boone County, KY Boone County, KY
Mileage 8-10
Difficulty I
Fla*censored*er paddle from headwaters of Big Bone Creek to the Ohio River with the Sierra Club.
6/2-3 Sat 2 days
John Beaver jcbeaver@peoplepc.com 270-563-3868
Green River Greensburg, Ky
Mileage ?
Southern Ky Paddlers Trip. Overnight trip on the Green River from Green River Dam to Greensburg.
6/10 Sun 1 day
Dave Stawicki 859-293-0712
Mary Carol Cooper 859-277-0656
Elkhorn Creek Safety Clinic class trip after lunch break-Knight's Bridge to 127
Mileage 6 (or 11)
Difficulty I,easy
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. $$ for canoe rental and shuttle
6/23 Sat 1 day
Nancy Moore Nancy753@starband.net 502-875-6611
Elkhorn Creek Knights Bridge to Ky River
Mileage 12
Difficulty I
Leisurely trip down the easy section of the Elkhorn. Lots of swim stops if it’s hot.
6/24 Sun 1 day
John Beaver jcbeaver@peoplepc.com 270-563-3868
Green River Bowling Green
Southern Ky Paddlers Trip. Green River, Hwy 185 north of Bowling Green to Young’s Ferry
6/30 & 7/1 Sat, Sun 2 days
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712 davestawicki@yahoo.com
Hiawassee River Reliance, TN
Mileage 4.5
Difficulty I-II
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.
7/14-15 Sat, Sun 2 days
Mary Carol Cooper 859-277-0656 marycarolcooper@insightbb.com
Licking River Falmouth, Ky
Mileage 18
Difficulty I
21st 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.
7/14 Sat 1 day
John Beaver jcbeaver@peoplepc.com 270-563-3868
Nolin River
Southern Ky Paddlers Trip. Nolin River above the dam.
8/11-12 Sat, Sun 2 days
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712 davestawicki@yahoo.com
Hiawassee River Reliance, TN
Mileage 4.5
Difficulty I-II
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.
8/24-25 Fri, Sat 2 days
Hannah Helm 859-421-9512 1lvmytruck@gmail.com
Full Moon Float, Natural Bridge State Park
Difficulty I
Avoid the heat of the hot August sun & join us for a moonlight float trip & gourmet dinner. We’ll start with drinks & appetizers at 6:00 followed by a potluck dinner. Feel free to splurge with china and crystal. After dinner we’ll paddle while we watch the moon rise. Tentatively set at Natural Bridge St Pk & Mill Creek Lake. Watch the list-serve for any changes.
9/8 Sat 1 day
Karen & Larry Crouch 502-633-6534
300 Springs Creek-Upper Green River Linwood, KY
Mileage 8
Difficulty I
Pools, Riffles, Waterfalls, and Wildflowers. This leisurely paddle has all this and more.
9/9 Sun 1 day
John Beaver jcbeaver@peoplepc.com 270-563-3868
Drakes Creek
Southern Ky Paddlers Trip. Drakes Creek, section to be determined.
9/29-30 Sat, Sun 2 days
Claudia Hicks 606 776 6443
Licking River Sherburn, Ky
Mileage 6-11
Difficulty I
Primitive camping by your car at Chick’s riverside property. Camp Fri. & Sat. nights, or just Sat. night. Paddle upstream section Sat. and downstream section on Sun, with moonlight paddling at campground at night.
10/6-7 Sat, Sun 2 days
Wayne Eddins 502-244-3547 home, 502-454-0431 work wayne@gatewaypressinc.com
Kentucky River Camp Nelson to High Bridge
Mileage 21
Difficulty I, easy
11th Annual Kentucky “River Rats” Fall Colors overnight cruise through the spectacular Pallisades, honoring Elkhorn Paddlers founder Harold Jeffers. Primitive camping along the river.
10/26-27-28 3 days
John Beaver jcbeaver@peoplepc.com 270-563-3868
Big South Fork Bandy Creek Campground
Mileage TBA
Difficulty TBA
Fall color trip to Big South Fork.
11/11 Sun 1 day
Mary Carol Cooper 859-277-0656 marycarolcooper@insightbb.com
Annual Fall Meeting Dix River, Shaker town
Mileage 6
Difficulty I
Join us for brunch at Shaker town followed by our Annual meeting then a delightful cruise up the Dix River. Pease RSVP so we can make resrvations with Shakertown for breakfast.