2009 Cruise Schedule
current list of Cruises / paddle trips for 2009. More trips may be added, so check back.Contact the trip leader for the trip you want to get more information, updates and to sign-up.
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3/27-28-29 Fri, Sat, Sun
3 days
Leader Nancy Moore Nancy753@starband.net 502 875 6611
Reelfoot Lake, TN - Northwest TN
8-10 miles
class I
3 days on Reelfoot Lake, including a guided “Deep Swamp Canoe Float” by the state park naturalist. All flat water and cypress swamps, lots of birds. Joint EP/KNOW trip.
4/11 Sat
1 day
Bowling Green Paddlers
http://paddling.meetup.com/51
Little South Fork of Cumberland Between Monticello & Whitley City
10 miles
class I-II
The Little South Fork is a State Wild River from Hwy 92 to Freedom ford (10.4 miles) with clear blue water from the limestone. There is an excellent lunch spot with space for lots of boats across from two white sulphur waterfalls.
4/18 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.
4/18-19
Sat, Sun 2 days
BWA’s Beginner Whitewater Clinic
Nolichucky River, Erwin, TN
Beginners to Advanced
Visit the BWA website for more information: http://www.surfky-bwa.org/
4/25-26
Sat, Sun 2 days
Claudia Hicks kychicks@windstream.net 606-784-6937 or 606 776 6443
Grayson Lake, Grayson, Ky
6-10 miles
class I
We’ll paddle different sections of beautiful cliff-lined Grayson Lake. Multiple waterfalls to paddle behind. Camping at the state park; motels in nearby Grayson. Possible Friday paddling also.
4/24-25
sat, sun 2 days
http://www.canoeky.com/
Ky River Frankfort
Paddlefest – music, food, boat demos and classes
5/9
Sat 1 day
Bowling Green Paddlers http://paddling.meetup.com/51
Lake Malone, Dunmor, western Ky
class I
Fla*censored*er paddle on beautiful Lake Malone.
5/16
Sat 1 day
Salato Wildlife Education Center 564-7863 http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/springcoe09.pdf
Elkhorn Creek, Frankfort
6 miles
class I
The Salato Center at Fish & Wildlife is sponsoring this outing with Canoe Ky. 8 am – 1 pm, $35.00 includes boat rental. Must pre-register.
5/17
Sat 1 day
Dave & Amy Stawicki 859-293-0712 davestawicki@yahoo.com
Middle Red River, Red River Gorge
7 miles
class I
A float through “the gorge”, easy paddling, wonderful scenery. Concrete bridge to steel bridge.
5/31
Sun 1 day
Dave Stawicki 859-293-0712
Mary Carol Cooper 859-277-0656
13th annual Creek Safety Clinic, Elkhorn Creek
6 miles
class I, easy
This is a beginner's canoe clinic held in conjunction with the Sierra Club. Learn basic paddle strokes and maneuvering on moving water, class trip after lunch break-section TBD. $$ for canoe rental and shuttle.
6/13 1 day
Bowling Green Paddlers http://paddling.meetup.com/51
Nolin River, Nolin Lake Dam
10 miles
class I
Paddle from the Nolin Lake Dam down the Nolin River and up the Green River to Houchins Ferry.
6/20
Sat 1 day
Nancy Moore Nancy753@starband.net 502-875-6611
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.
6/27-28
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.
7/11-12
Sat, Sun 2 days
Mary Carol Cooper 859-277-0656 marycarolcooper@insightbb.com
Licking River, Falmouth, Ky
18 miles
class I
23rd 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.
7/25-26
Sat, Sun 2 days
Larry Ridenour 859-299-9470 l.ridenour@insightbb.com
Upper Green River, Greensburg, Ky
24 miles
class I+
Meet and camp Fri. night at Greensburg. Sat. paddle from Green River Lake dam approx. 14 miles to primitive camp near Roachville. Sun. paddle 10 miles to takeout at Greensburg. Beautiful scenery. Joint EP/SC trip.
8/8-9
Sat, Sun 2 days
Virgil Johnson canoester@hotmail.com 859-492-3813
Nantahala, Bryson City, North Carolina
6 miles canoe, 6 run, 12 bike
class II-III
Damn release. Carnival atmosphere with opportunity to have pizza by the river and boiled peanuts. Primitive camping at nearby Tsali recreation area. Bring your mountain bike, running shoes and beat the crap out of yourself for a weekend.
9/5-7
Sat, Sun, Mon 3 days
Claudia Hicks kychicks@windstream.net 606 776 6443 or 606 776 6443
Licking River, Sherburn, Ky
6-11 miles
class I
Primitive camping by your car at Chick’s riverside property. Camp Fri, Sat. & Sun. nights, or come for a day or two. Paddle upstream section Sat. (6-7 miles) and downstream section on Sun. (11 miles), with moonlight paddling at the campground at night. Monday paddle TBA. Joint EP/KNOW trip.
9/12
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.
10/10-11
Sat, Sun 2 days
Virgil Johnson canoester@hotmail.com 859-492-3813
Kentucky River - Camp Nelson to High Bridge
21 miles
class I, easy
13th 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.
10/24-25
TBA - possible lake trip, Check web site
11/1
Sun 1 day
Mary Carol Cooper 859-277-0656 marycarolcooper@insightbb.com
Dix River, Shaker town
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.