Day Trip : The Upper Guadalupe
Details
We are going from Bergheim Campground to Guadalupe State Park, about 8 miles. Everyone meet a Bergheim at
9:00 am to drop boats. At least one person needs to stay with them, we will all drive to Guadalupe State Park to drop cars. Bergheim campground will pick us up and drivers shuttle to bring drivers back to the campground. It will be $10 to launch your boat from the campground and we will split the $60 drivers shuttle fee. You will pay your own park entry fee. Bring cash and ones. The park always advises to pre-reserve entry early due to crowds. SUOTW!
GENERAL:
This will be a paddle either with put-in Bergheim campground and take out an Guadalupe State Park.
We'll find some spots to stop and swim and cool off - and imbibe cooling refreshments. Floating thru rapids with PFD's on can be fun where it is safe too. Plan on lunch on the water.
We will shuttle our own cars but might get a driver's shuttle from the campground, at cost per person. If not, at the end of the trip we will have to take the return shuttle drivers back to their cars - so will need some volunteers for that. If we can take their boats doubled up too, that will certainly help.
REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES
You must be a confident swimmer. Rivers contain hazards that can result in injury or worse. Have demonstrated ability to control your boat in swift or whitewater, experience recommended. Know your ability. You are solely responsible for your own safety on and off the water. Safely traveling to and from the event and on shuttles is solely your own responsibility. The club is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles at put-ins or take outs.
ITEMS TO BRING ON THE TRIP/RIVER:
PFDs - Class 3 - required to be in every boat to be on the float - one per person. ALL children 13 and under must have PFD's on at all times.
Others it is highly recommended for all hazards. You are responsible for your own safety judgements and COVID safety. You will have to sign a release form.
Bring water. Adult or other beverages in a cooler. NO GLASS ITEMS EVER!! Snacks/lunch as we will be stopping on the river to swim and cool off. Sunblock, hat, sunglasses on retainers. Have a personal first aid pack.
At least one "painter" rope on your boat, so you can tie your boat to the shore if needed. Bailers, pumps and sponges if it rains on us.
Ankle strap sandals are best footwear. No flip flops and un-strapped sandals; they easily fall off. No bare feet.
That's it. Check in later for more details. Prost! SYOTW. 'Nuff said.