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Normally we would be doing this on Aug 22 and 23. Because of the covid issues, they have extended Operation Clean Stream from Aug 15 through the 23rd to give everyone a chance to participate as they can. The dumpster will be there all week.
The cave tour is now a little over a week away. There are 12 people signed up at the present time, one of these is a limited member and will owe $5 to the club for one time participation, two people are not active members in the club this year. I will require filled out ACA waivers from anyone who hasn’t already turned one in this year and $5 from anyone who isn’t an active member of the ACA. Also I will have waiver/release from communicable disease forms which must be filled out by every participant. The plan is for everyone to proceed to the location in their own vehicles and maintain social distancing from each other during the trip. Any other preventive measures may be taken at the individual’s discretion.
Looking forward to the trip. It ought to be interesting.
GaryAre we doing Simpson on a set date or just popping in and cleaning up a few at a time? Sounds interesting but I do have plans on the 15th.
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RandyI spoke with the tour operator again today and he said they have 30 kayaks of all types available for anybody that doesn’t want to bring their own. Personally I feel more comfortable in my own boat. He said that if you bring your own boat you would not have to carry it very far to get it in the water.
GaryI’ve done this before. It definitely is worth going one time. I had brought my kayak, but it would have been easier just to use theirs – same cost. As Kathy notes, not the best of kayaks, but not a big deal for this.
I’ve done it in the past. It gets quite Cold in there so dress appropriately. They supplied their kayaks which weren’t great , but avoided trying to haul them to cave opening and back . A head lamp would be good to bring. Have fun. Kathy
Actually I don’t know what that does for sure, I’ve never used it. I do know that when you sign up for an event you have the option to register as a group, but I’ve never done that either.
GaryI would imagine most people will paddle individually, if you want to bring a tandem kayak or canoe to paddle with another person that is entirely up to you. All the trip information is on the club website: Calendar > August > Cool Cave Tour > Trip Information. At the bottom you will see a tab [ Invite Friend ]
GaryAs I noted in the trip information section the tour will cost $40/person. If we get eight or more people to go he will drop the price to $35/person. At the present time there are 7 people signed up for the tour. Considering that is about what we would pay an outfitter for a shuttle on a river trip it doesn’t sound too bad for a unique experience.
I spoke with the tour operator this morning, he is open for business as of today and our cave tour is still on. Because of the ongoing issues with the virus I think it best that everyone drive to Crystal City in their own vehicles. He mentioned that he has been having trouble with his credit card reader so it would be best if everyone could bring cash $$$$$. Here is a link to Crystal City Underground.
Eileen,
Sent you an email earlier; Stacy and I have to cancel for Saturday.
Have a great and safe paddle!
Thank you!
RobI am interested in this paddling event. I’m not interested in the fireworks or crowds due to Covid. I guess we can talk about it tonight at the meeting and discuss my covid concerns during take-out and in shuttling.
