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LIQUID Canoe Trip (Hillsborough River) |
| SPIRITUAL THEME: |
TBD |
| DATE: |
Apr 3, 2010 (Sat) CANCELLED DUE TO LOW PARTICIPATION!! |
| START TIME: |
9:30am (be at the canoe starting point by 9:30am) |
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| LOCATION: |
Hillsborough River - Tampa, FL (meet at Morris Bridge Park boat ramp) |
| ADDRESS: |
13330 Morris Bridge Rd - Thonotosassa, FL 33592 (on Tampa city line)
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| COST PER PERSON: |
$20 (includes lunch) |
| TO REGISTER: |
Call or email to sign-up! Pay online or by check to lock-in your spot. |
| TRIP DIRECTOR: |
Doug Garner |
| CANCEL DATE: |
March 31, 2010 (if minimum number of participants is not met) |
| MIN. PEOPLE NEEDED: |
10 |
| MAX. PEOPLE: |
30 |
| AGE RANGE: |
13 years old & older |
| CANOE TRAIL SPECS: |
Distance: 4 Miles
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Water Type: Fresh water
Current: Slow to Moderate
Clarity: Tea colored
Width: 20-120 Feet
Route: Winding
Shade: 70-80%
Wildlife: Alligators, Turtles, Herons, Ibis, Woodstorks, Gar
Paddling Time: 2 Hours (approx) |
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REQUIRED WAIVERS:
[Please print & complete prior to arrival] |
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(Any participant under 18 must
also have parent/ guardian
sign each waiver) | |
| PHOTO ALBUMS: |
Click here to see some pictures from previous trips. | |
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| ABOUT OUR CANOES |
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Mohawk has been building fiberglass canoes since 1964. Only the latest in construction techniques are used in building their up-to-date contemporary designs. GTD uses the Mohawk Blazer 16 which is an excellent general purpose canoe. The shallow-arched bottom offers good stability, yet a fine entry, and a little "V" gives it ample tracking ability. It is designed to accommodate the needs of the beginner, as well as the seasoned paddler. Ideal for cruising. camping or just recreational fun. |
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BLAZER 16 - Length: 16', Beam at gunwale: 36", Beam at 4" waterline: 33.5", Depth: at bow 18",
at center 12.75", at stern 18".approx. weight: 67lbs. Estimated capacity: 700 lbs.
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BASIC CANOEING GEAR SUPPLIED BY GTD: |
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| Canoe |
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Canoe Paddle |
Life Vest |
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(See Clothing & Gear Checklist below for items you need to bring) |
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| ABOUT HILLSBOROUGH RIVER |
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AN EXCERPT FROM CANOE ESCAPE: |
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"Explore Tampa's premier attraction for bird watching, photography, canoeing, kayaking, and family memories.
Escape to nature on a downstream, quiet-water, paddling adventure through a 16,000-acre wildlife preserve. In all seasons the Hillsborough River astounds with its beauty and abundant wildlife. From the thousands of white ibis in the fall, the sightings of deer, wild hog, and turkey in the winter, the proliferation of songbirds in spring, and its cooling shade on a summer's day, the Hillsborough River brings a new surprise and delight around each bend. |
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Bring your sense of adventure and paddle through this cypress swamp full of Florida's unique flora and fauna. Perhaps paddling close to a sunning 'gator, a threatened limpkin, turtles congregating on a log, or overtop of a large-mouthed bass will be the most prized memory of your trip. Whether this is your first-time, you are an experienced paddler, a vacationer or a local resident, the Florida you're looking for is just a short paddle away!" | |
| AGENDA OVERVIEW |
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SATURDAY |
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Meet at Canoe Put-In
Collect Waivers / Set Vehicles At Take-Out
Distribute Canoes & Gear / Canoeing Instructions
Morning Devotional
Group Picture & Group Prayer
Put-In / Start Canoeing (approx 2 hrs)
Squishee Ball Wars / Canoe Races / Individual Pictures
Canoe To Take-Out / Load Canoes & Gear
Eat Lunch / Depart | |
| ABOUT LUNCH & SNACKS |
We will eat lunch after canoeing. A sample menu for this type of trip may include your choice of sandwiches (turkey or chicken salad w/ sliced cheese or peanut butter & jelly) on whole grain bread served with chips. Typical beverages: water & lemonade. A typical snack during canoeing may be granola bars.
We don't supply a lot of snacks so bring them if you need them. Participants are usually hungry during canoeing. If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs we will try to accommodate, but we need to know in advance (you may want to bring a few supplemental meals). |
| WHAT IS INCLUDED |
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Full time guides, canoes, paddles, life vests, dry containers, lunch & drinks, small snacks, Christ-centered devotional, a lifelong memory! |
| WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED |
Additional snacks, water bottles, any meals during transit, items listed on checklist (see below). |
| PAYMENT OPTIONS |
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REMINDER: THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 30 PAID PARTICIPANTS!! GTD events can be paid for with cash, checks, or debit/credit cards (online only). Click on the following links for more information or to make a payment.
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| EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS |
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GTD
1.888.697.2479 (GTD Main Office - Toll Free)
727-394-9483 (GTD Main Office)
727-692-0250 (GTD On-Call cell phone)
727-692-5296 (GTD Adventure Trip Director cell phone - Doug Garner) | | |
