Name: $100 in Prizes! Late Summer Pickup at Scioto Audubon
Start: 2025-08-23T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Event Gathering will be at either of Confluence Restaurant or Scioto Audubon Park, water and weather conditions depending. If water too high, then cancelled but otherwise is absolutely on. Even some of the construction on I-70/I-71 split bridges didn't stop paddling in recent years!

A) What's Happening
Arrive prior to 4 for best experience per street closures. We'll meet at the easy parking spot is Confluence Restaurant with parking in the Confluence parking lot as in prior years. Bring blanket, cards and any board games etc & just hanging out beforehand. Confluence parking is $20 and may fill up anytime between 4 and 8pm. Launch site under bridge (going toward the restaurant) on the Scioto side.

We'll put kayaks on sand bar to watch fireworks (water level permitting). Great place to picnic and just hang out with paddlers beforehand. Parking is first come, first serve typically. One luxury option is the Dinner Buffet for $50 (reserved seat) + only $5 parking. Boat House Parking has been $20 in past but handled discretionary / varied from prepay to pay at the entrance only.
https://www.boathouserestaurantoh.com/

Group size will be limited to packs of no more than 8; 6 if few others step up as Event Hosts. [Job of Event Hosts is to acknowledge names and offer no safety training, no assurances of lifeguard skill or water rescue.]

B). Paddle Safety Notices on Scioto near Confluence
Paddle Difficulty Warning: There's a strong current near near North Bank Park at the Railroad Bridge on Scioto. ONLY STRONG KAYAKERS SHOULD TRY THIS; otherwise portage. If heavy rains just before 4th of July, that'll make current even more difficult.

SCIOTO RIVER LEVELS -
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/oh/nwis/uv?site_no=03227500

C: Finding the Parking Spot
LOCATION, LOCATION the Kayakers' Way:
https://www.gps-coordinates.net/driving-directions
Enter in the following latitude, longitude then click 'Set as Destination'
Latitude/ Longitude 39.9662191, -83.0176035

D: Release of Liability
The section below is a basic release of liability. Attendees will be asked to sign a basic release of liability as is also typical being kayaking is an at risk sport. Attendees are required to wear a PFD / life vest and anyone refusing to wear a PFD will be banned from this meetup group following the event. By RSVP to this event, you are agreeing to release this meetup group and any others attending from liability for your own safety and your belongings.

{AWRL}
ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY (AWRL) By reading this or participating in an event, I certify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently prepared for participation in this event. I acknowledge that this athletic event carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, lack of hydration, equipment, vehicular traffic, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, event participants. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating in this MEETUP.COM event.
On consideration of my interest and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself and my executors to (A) Waive, Release and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury or property damage that may occur to me during the event, or while traveling to and from this event, the following:
Michael McKinley and The Leadership Team; (B) Indemnify and Hold
Harmless Michael McKinley and The Leadership Team from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals as a result of any of my actions during this event.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and /or illness during events.
I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be used by the organizers of the event in which I participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events. It is further agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. This AWRL shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum
extent permissible under applicable law. By joining this group, and electing to attend an event, I affirm that I have read and understand the AWRL.

E) Signing up:
Kayaking is an at-risk event so all attendees must sign their OWN INDIVIDUAL WAIVER and as such sign up as themselves. For a couple; both of you must join the group and signup for each event without a +1, +2, etc.

F) Cost
A $5.00 non-refundable fee has been added to this event to offset group costs. This group is helping to facilitate clean rivers and lakes through self-service bag stations.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dogs-love-rivers?

G) Group Kayaking
Participants who attend are agreeing to the trip itinerary and show up with team attitude; bringing water & skirt snacks to share is encouraged. After 3 attended events, members can suggest or host an event.
https://paddling.com/learn/10-tips-for-kayaking-with-a-group

If on the waiting list, can SIGN UP as CO-HOST to join us!

Happy Paddlers

Stone 

Lauren 

Cassie Taylor

Thirunavukarasu

Celeste Dawley

Madi Wright

Tyler

Jeanine

Laura

Jake McCoy

Marc V

Concetta

Valerie

Red, White & Boom on the Waterfront!  Kayak-Tourist-Series

Scioto Audubon Metro Park Boat Ramp

Win - Win! Enjoy a walk along the Scioto's Shoreline OR Paddle from the boat ramp if you kayak. Bicyclists know there's trash along the walkway and not far off the path so you'll be glad knowing the path is cleaner. Last year, our gathering took in over 30 bags with plenty of I can't believe I saw that pickups! Gloves and pickup grabbers provided so you're covered! Wherever you start, you're helping your community and most bags, stuff collected wins prizes!

This is an exciting way we're seeking to reward those who DO actually take time to care about where they hike. Prizes will be given up to $40 for most bags and stuff collected and have other rewards for 2nd and 3rd plus some snacks, coffee and bevs provided. Depends on who shows up, the prize $ money would likely have best male & female categories plus age group winners. We are seeking volunteers for our upcoming project to clean the Scioto River Walks at Scioto Audubon Downtown. Suggestions on how to split up the winning pot? New to shoreline or water cleanup? Let us know in comments.

We are seeking volunteers for our upcoming project to remove the litter from Scioto especially along the shore at the peninsula. This cleanup may have a setup seminar and PowerPoint presentation that will lay out all of the logistics and essentials that we will need in order to make this project successful. There will also be an open discussion at the end to share ideas and plan pick up and drop off locations. With enough help, we will be able to completely clear up the pathways and make the Scioto Audubon much more inviting and safe for outdoorsy people of all experience levels!

Exact location of planning tba. We hope to see you three and look forward to the next phase of this project!

\*\*\* All events are being listed with a skill Level minimum. High athletic and agility level is encouraged also & is age/ weight ratio dependent.
Its imperative for participants to be forthcoming about their skills and ability levels.
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\*\* RSVP to mark YES / Going only. If cannot make this event later, change your RSVP so our headcount is accurate.

\*\* Water Levels on Scioto Downtown per USGS:
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/03227500/#dataTypeId=continuous-00065-0&period=P7D&showMedian=false

This is an attend at your own risk event if kayaking! If you rsvp to this event you are accepting personal responsibility for yourself. All those attending/renting must fill out and sign a standard release form at the time of the event.

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