Beginner Whitewater Kayaking trip

Beginner kayaking trip.  Will leave early Sunday morning, drive 3 hours to Red River (near Gresham, WI) and return Sunday evening stopping at a restaurant for dinner on the drive back to Madison.

Please note there is a possibility that this will become a two day trip that leaves on Friday September 28th.  Please state your preference for one or two day trip when signing up.  Best to assume this will be a one day trip.  Will only contact participants for input & comments if two day trip becomes a real option.

Requirements: Will need a lake lesson, passed a swim test and have a R1 or above paddlers rating.

Cost: to be determined by number of vehicles and participants.  Trip members should bring extra money to pay for dinners on drive up and drive back.

On the river, bring swim suit, non-cotton synthetic shirt, footwear, suntan lotion, 1 liter water bottle, sunglasses with a strap, strap for prescription glasses, nose plugs, dry bag (optional), and pack a lunch.  For colder temperatures bring thermal undergarments, light wool or synthetic sweater, paddling jacket, wet suit.  The club has a few paddling jackets and wet suits available.

For off the river, bring health insurance card, driver's license, extra money, dry clothes to change into afterwards, large towel or large beach towel to wrap around yourself when changing and rain jacket (optional).

Please refer to link for gear list for more complete list: http://www.hooferouting.org/index.php/getting-started/leading-trips/overnight-trip-leadership/378-2/

Special medical concerns such as being allergic to bee stings should be communicated to trip leader.