EVENT: PADDLE PROWL Canoe Camping Trip (Ocklawaha River) SPIRITUAL THEME: TBD DATE: March 27-28, 2010 (Sat-Sun) START TIME: March 27th @ 9:30am (be at the canoe put-in by 9:30am) ENDING TIME: March 28th @ 5:00pm LOCATION: Ocklawaha River - Ocala, FL STARTING POINT: (PUT-IN) Ray Wayside Park (Ocala / Silver Springs, FL) Located off Hwy 40 (12 miles east of Interstate 75) [MAP]  (GPS: 29°12'50.46"N;  81°59'31.68"W) COST PER PERSON: $65 (plus parking fees) 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 22, 2010 (if minimum number of participants is not met) MIN. PEOPLE NEEDED: 6 MAX. PEOPLE: 20 AGE RANGE: 16 years old & older (10-15 years old if accompanied by an adult) CANOE TRAIL SPECS: Distance:  20 Miles (7 miles on Sat; 13 miles on Sun) Source:  Spring & Swamp Fed Scenery:  Very Good Difficulty:  Moderate Skill Level:  Beginner to Intermediate Water Type:  Fresh water Current:  3 mph (Moderate) Clarity:  Tea colored (Low Visibility) Width:  30-60 Feet Route:  Winding Shade:  40% Wildlife:  Alligators, Turtles, Herons, Ibis, Woodstorks, Gar Paddling Time:  3-4 Hours on Sat;  4-5 Hours on Sun REQUIRED WAIVERS: [Please print & complete prior to arrival] GTD Waiver 1 GTD Waiver 2 (Any participant under 18 must also have parent/ guardian sign each waiver) PHOTO ALBUMS: Click here to see some pictures from previous trips.

ABOUT OUR CANOES 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. 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.       BASIC CANOEING GEAR SUPPLIED BY GTD: Canoe Canoe Paddle Life Vest (See Clothing & Gear Checklist below for items you need to bring)     ABOUT THE OCKLAWAHA RIVER AN EXCERPT FROM WWW.CLUBKAYAK.COM: "The scenic Ocklawaha River follows the edge of the Ocala National Forest in central Florida and is one of the State's only south to north flowing rivers. The river is famous for its incredible array of flora and fauna and diverse bio-habits and great paddling opportunities. For history buffs, in the late 1800's steamboats and barges noisily traveled along the Ocklawaha river carrying people and goods from Jacksonville to Silver Springs. The boats were much smaller than those found along the Mississippi due to the Ocklawaha's narrow twists and turns... The trip downriver is easy to paddle with a 3 MPH current. Always be on the lookout for deadfalls, napping alligators and erratic motorboat operators. Continuing northeast from the bridge, the river passes through several narrow sections with high limestone bluffs and small sand beaches that offer a nice place to take a quick break. About three-quarter way to the take-out, you'll come across abandoned buildings and cleared yards that once belonged to local farmers... Trees along the river form a beautiful canopy..." AGENDA OVERVIEW SATURDAY SUNDAY Meet at Canoe Put-In Collect Waivers / Set Vehicles At Take-Out Distribute Canoes & Gear Water Proof Personal Gear / Load Canoes Canoeing & Safety Instructions Morning Devotions Group Picture & Group Prayer Put-In / Start Paddling (approx 3-4 hrs) Lunch Set-Up Camp / Fishing or Play & Free Time Dinner / Camp Fire / Impact Point / Hangout Sleep Wake Up Breakfast / Morning Devotions Break Camp / Pack Canoes Start Paddling Photo Ops / Breaks Lunch Snack & Rest Breaks Canoe To Take-Out Unpack Personal Gear Load Canoes & Canoe Gear On Trailer Closing Depart ABOUT OUR MEALS The meals on this trip will be similar to meals on a backpacking trip because they have to be packed in. We will be using portable backpacking stoves for cooking. The following types of meals are example of what you may find on a PADDLE PROWL Canoe Trip:   Instant mashed potatoes & instant gravy, tortillas & pepperoni with sealed cheese, ramen noodles, Lipton pasta packets, vacuum-sealed tuna fish, vacuum-sealed salmon, vacuum-sealed chicken breast, Ragu spaghetti w/sauce, granola/breakfast bars, pop tarts, freeze dried foods, pastas, oatmeal, dried fruits, peanut butter, jelly packets, hard rolls, nuts, m&m's, raisins, sunflower seeds, trail mix, etc.   We don't supply a lot of snacks so bring them if you need them. 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 Full time guides, canoes, paddles, life vests, dry containers, camping equipment (except sleeping bags), cooking supplies, small snacks, Christ-centered devotions, a lifelong memory! WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED Fishing gear, fishing license (if applicable), additional snacks, water bottles, any meals during transit, items listed on checklist (see below). PAYMENT OPTIONS REMINDER: THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 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.   EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS 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)