Tuesday Evening at Farrington Point, Jordon Lake
Details
4:00pm: Let’s paddle! If you can arrive earlier, that’s even better. No waiting for late comers. We’ll stay closer in by paddling Bush Creek tonight, so all can catch up and we can shorten our paddle, if storm front comes in. See you at Farrington Point.
TODAY July 28: Check this site for potential weather announcement after 3 pm.
This will be a relaxing evening. Come paddle with others, relax, exercise, have fun getting to know new attendees as well as long timers. We will meet at the non-motorized boat launch at Farrington Point. Be ready to launch “paddles wet” at 6:00pm. Come prepared to get a little wet wearing summer paddling attire. To paddle with Simply Kayaking you are required to wear a Personal Flotation Device / PDF (life jacket) and carry on you a signaling device (whistle or horn).
This week we will paddle left under the overpass, along the right shoreline, around the 2nd island and back, Approximate time will be 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.
Sunset is at 8:23. (Tomorrow night will be a Full Moon.) We will conclude our paddle prior to sunset. If the evening is clear, paddlers may choose to stay on their own to watch.
Note: water levels are about 3ft below normal for Jordan Lake.
MANDATORY:
PFD and carry a signaling device (whistle / horn). You will not be able to paddle with this group, if you don’t have these.
Dusk and nighttime require at least a white light affixed to the bow. We hope to return before dusk, but safety comes first. Be prepared!
Head lamps can serve in emergencies.
No paddle boards, no inflatables, no collapsable boats, no inexpensive play kayaks.
RECOMMENDED:
Water, water, water, hat, sunglasses, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent.
DISCLAIMER:
Remember that you paddle at your own risk. Simply Kayaking is a club for getting paddlers together, and bears no responsibility for your safety or convenience.l
ALWAYS CHECK this site before the event for a change of plans or cancellation.
