Sunset/Moonrise Paddle at Jordan Lake
Details
The weather is always unpredictable, so please check back here before you head out to the event for any weather cancellations.
If you need to cancel after registering, please un-rsvp as soon as possible so others can join us instead, and so organizers don’t wonder if you got lost.
We launch from: Farrington Point non-motorized boat launch site (see map). There is a port-a-jon at motorized launch next door :-)
Paddles wet 6:00pm so please arrive early enough to be ready. Could be back to launch 9:00ish.
Sunset Is 6:53, with the full moon rise about 15 minutes later, so we should have enough time to get out to island. Fun boat lights and glowing toys encouraged. Please read lighting *requirements* for night boating below.
We will head left/north-east from the launch, under the bridge and head to the island. No inflatables please, we want you to keep up to make it to the island and paddle back in the dark.
** Note ** a white light and whistle are required by law. A flashlight in a zip lock bag can suffice. But since white lights are blinding to others at night, SK also REQUIRES you to wear or have mounted on your boat a red (best) or soft green light or other soft light that is on at all times after dark. The red light can be as simple as this, clipped to boat or PFD
https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-SPOTLIT-Night-Safety/dp/B00ZQH6WNQ/
You can generally buy lights like this at Walmart, REI, etc. This one is great because it serves both purposes:
- https://www.amazon.com/Life-Gear-Technology-Flashlight-Lighting/dp/B00IGH016W
Please don’t leave the group at night without informing trip organizer! Pick a buddy or three and stay with them, and ask them to wait for you if necessary. Nobody should paddle alone in the dark!
Sorry but no Stand Ups or inflatables.
Wearing a PFD and whistle are required on all SK events. Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks as desired.
Remember that you always paddle at your own risk. Simply Kayaking is a club for getting old and new friends together and bears no responsibility for your safety or convenience.
More fun, less drama!