Beginners! **Bring Kayak** Buckeye Lake : 9th Annual Buckeye Lake Pub Paddle

This Meetup event joins a large annual gathering & great for Beginners. Sign up using the event link as it becomes available. In 2022, signup was eventbrite from facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/BLpaddlers/

A) What's Happening
If you want to get out on a summer day and drink with old and new friends for a good cause, then let's get wet this summer. The group starts gathering before 10am for serving Bloody Marys to start the morning at Buckeye Lake Marina. 1st Official stop has been Buckeye Lake Winery on the Lake's north shore. Bring and transport all your own equipment from kayak, paddle, pfd and everything needed for summer on the lake. The event ends when you decide to padde back to your car.

• Purchase Tickets for $20, increasing to $25 Day of the Event (2020 prices)
• 2020 COVID had 200+ Attendees having an awesome time!
• Parking is at Buckeye Lake Yacht Club.
• Event requires registration thru: https://www.facebook.com/BLpaddlers/ to receive a t-shirt.
  #icoulduseagoodpaddling

Buckeye Lake Winery https://buckeyelakewinery.com/
Papa Boos Lakeside http://www.papaboos.com/

For any questions, text (614) 361-3106 ask for Michael / Kayaking.
Donations Benefit Millersport Elementary

Group size will be UNLIMITED as there's hundreds of people here.

B). Buckeye Lake 10 Day Forecast & Water Levels (https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USOH0131:1:US)
South Fork Licking River Near Buckeye Lake
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/395540082291600/#parameterCode=00045&period=P7D

C: Finding the Parking Spot
5019 N Bank Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
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 39.922166, -82.499693

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!