2008 Cruise Schedule

Here is this year's initial cruise schedule. More be added during the year. If you want to lead a trip, contact Nancy Moore (info in cruise schedule)

Please be sure to contact the trip leader for more info and to "sign-up"

4/4-6
Fri-Sun 2 days
John C. Beaver 270.991.6595 270.563.3868
Spring campout at Bandy Creek Campground at Big South Fork NRRA. Andy has reserved Group Campsite E-2 for the weekend. Cost will be about $5.00 to $7.00 per night depending on turnout. For those that wish to canoe/kayak/raft there should be plenty of water. The rest will enjoy hiking or relaxing around the campfire.


4/12
Sat 1 day
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712
davestawicki@yahoo.com
Elkhorn Creek (North Fork) Switzer Bridge to The Forks
7 miles class I
Shake off the ice & cold to take advantage of early spring water levels and enjoy this scenic
stretch of the North Elkhorn.

4/12
Sat 1 day
John C. Beaver 270.991.6595 270.563.3868
LITTLE SOUTH FORK OF THE CUMBERLAND
Meet at 10:00 AM (CENTRAL) at the Hwy. 92 bridge over the Little South Fork, about 12 miles SE of Monticello. This is a State Wild and Scenic River. The first half of the trip is flat-water. The second half has some class I and class II rapids that are easily portaged if need be.

4/19-20
Sat, Sun 2 days
Claudia Hicks 606-784-6937 or 606 776 6443
kychicks@windstream.net
Grayson Lake Grayson, Ky
6-10 miles class I
We’ll paddle different sections of beautiful cliff-lined, multiple waterfalls Grayson Lake. Camping at the state park; motels in nearby Grayson. Possible Friday paddling also.


4/19-20
Sat, Sun 2 days
BWA’s Beginner Whitewater Clinic
Nolichucky River Erwin, TN
Beginners to Advanced
http://www.surfky-bwa.org/


4/26-27
Sat, Sun 2 days
Larry Ridenour 859-299-9470
l.ridenour@insightbb.com
Green River Munfordville, Ky
18 miles class I+
Meet and camp Fri. at Munfordville. Sat. paddle 9 miles into Mammoth Cave Nat. Pk, primitive camping from your boat on Sat. night. Sunday paddle 9 miles to Houchins Ferry. Joint EP/Sierra Club trip.


Early May
TBA 1 day
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712
davestawicki@yahoo.com
Elkhorn Creek Whitewater Section Forks of Elkhorn
8 miles class II
Dave will announce a trip or two through the Elkhorn 'Gorge' section via the listserv. Depending on water level, these trips may be appropriate for paddlers looking to try whitewater (and this section of the Elkhorn) for the first time. Skill level will be determined by water level, and will be noted on the listserv announcement, but --hopefully-- we'll experience a lower level that could benefit those who want to travel this section with paddlers who know the creek.


5/3
Sat 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Virgil Johnson 859-492-3813
vjohnson@speedbeam.com
Jacobson Lake Lexington
Around the lake
Fla*censored*er & Canoe Camping 101. Discuss/demo basic canoe strokes,canoe types and gear needed for overnight trips. Geared toward the very beginner. You’ll be finished well before the Derby runs!


5/17
Sat 1 day
Jerry Messer 859-525-8719 Paul Buelterman 859-371-0028
Big Bone Creek Boone County, KY
8 miles class I
Fla*censored*er paddle from headwaters of Big Bone Creek to the Ohio River. Joint EP/Sierra Club trip.


5/31
Sat 1 day
Nancy Moore 502-875-6611
Nancy753@starband.net
Elkhorn Creek Knights Bridge (AWA parking lot) to Ky River
11 miles class I
Leisurely trip down the easy section of the Elkhorn. We’ll stop and swim if it’s hot. Easy rapids and riffles.


TBA June/July
1-2 days
Upper Rockcastle and/or upper Dix River
class I+
Watch the list-serve or check the schedule on the web site for added cruises.


6/08
Sun 1 day
Dave Stawicki 859-293-0712 Mary Carol Cooper 859-277-0656
Elkhorn Creek
Safety Clinic class trip after lunch break-section TBD
6 (or 11) miles class I, easy
12th 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


6/21-22
Sat, Sun 2 days
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712
davestawicki@yahoo.com
Hiawassee River Reliance, TN
4.5 miles class 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.


7/12-13
Sat, Sun 2 days
Mary Carol Cooper 859-277-0656
marycarolcooper@insightbb.com
Licking River Falmouth, Ky
18 miles class I
22nd 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. Joint EP/Sierra Club trip.


8/9-10
Sat, Sun 2 days
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712
davestawicki@yahoo.com
Hiawassee River Reliance, TN
4.5 miles class 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.


9/6
Sat 1 day
Karen & Larry Crouch 502-633-6534
kcrou923@shelbywireless.net
300 Springs Creek-Upper Green River Linwood, KY
8 miles class I
Pools, Riffles, Waterfalls, and Wildflowers. This leisurely paddle has all this and more.

9/13-14
Sat, Sun 2 days
Claudia Hicks 606 776 6443 or 606 776 6443
kychicks@windstream.net
Licking River Sherburn, Ky
6-11 miles class I
Primitive camping by your car at Chick’s riverside property. Camp Fri. & Sat. nights, or just
Sat. night, or come for the day. Paddle upstream section Sat. (6-7 miles) and downstream
section on Sun. (11 miles), with moonlight paddling at the campground at night.


10/4-5
Sat, Sun 2 days
Virgil Johnson 859-492-3813
vjohnson@speedbeam.co
Kentucky River Camp Nelson to High Bridge
21 miles class I, easy
12th Annual Kentucky “River Rats” Fall Colors overnight cruise through the spectacular
Pallisades, honoring Elkhorn Paddlers founder Harold Jeffers. Primitive camping from your boat along the river.


11/2
Sun 1 day
Mary Carol Cooper 859-277-0656
marycarolcooper@insightbb.com
Dix River Shakertown
6 miles class I
Annual Meeting
Join us for brunch at Shakertown followed by our Annual meeting then a delightful cruise up
the Dix River.