Family Weekend Canoe/Sea Kayak Trip
Both trips have meet the enrollment maximum and are full at this time
There are two options for this trip. Participants may sign up individually for one or both trips. Enrollment is limited for both trips so early registration is encouraged.
Saturday, September 27 -8:30 am - 12:00 noon
Sunday, September 28 - 8:30 am - 12:00 noon
Meeting Time and Location: 8:30 am at the rear of the Student Recreation Center (SRC), located off Ninth Street at Cotanche Street. The loading dock has direct access to the Adventure Center. You will be transported via 15 passenger van to the put-in access at Town Park. Vehicles will return you to the SRC at the conclusion of the trip- approximately 11:30 am. Departure from the SRC will be promptly at 8:50 am. If you are running late you may catch us at Town Park. Due to the many activities this weekend we must try to maintain a somewhat rigid schedule.
For specific directions to the Student Recreation Center go to the CRW web page:
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/crw/facilities/maps_directions.cfm
Emergency & Information Contact that morning:
Adventure Center: 252-328-1577, Assistant Director for Adventure Programs or e-mail adventure@ecu.edu . The Adventure Center will be open at 7:30 am for final trip preparation.
Who is eligible: Students and their family members. Participants must be a minimum age of 7 years old in order to enroll for this program.
Registration: Interested individuals must pre-register for either or both trips. The cost is $10 per person for each trip. Enrollment will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis and full payment is necessary to reserve a place in the trips. A minimum enrollment will also be necessary to offer the trips. Early registration is encouraged since the Saturday trip filled very quickly in 2007.
What to Bring: At least one, preferably two, 1-Liter water bottle(s), snack, sunscreen
How to dress: Dress for getting wet, even though it’s unlikely you will get fully immersed. Your feet will get wet and probably muddy. There is some danger of stepping on glass or other sharp objects so fully protective footwear is required (Old tennis or running shoes are perfect.). If the day is sunny you may want to wear a hat. Sunscreen is recommended.
What the Adventure Program provides:
All boats, PFD's, and paddles will be transported to and from the river for you. All participants will be required to wear their PFD (Life Jacket) at all times while on the water. A first aid kit will be carried on the water.
The trip will be led by qualified Adventure Program staff and possibly some staff in training. A short safety briefing will be given prior to the trip. We may ask for written evaluations of the trip at the end in order to get feedback for improving the trip for next year.
Goals and Expectations for the trip:
This trip is intended to be an experience for family members to enjoy a low risk adventure challenge together. Basic canoeing techniques will be taught and coaching will occur on the water as needed or requested, but is not the first intention for the trip. The trip has only flat water, but the speed of the water may impact the difficulty of the paddling. Heavy local rains can raise the river level which will offer a somewhat different experience than if the river were low. Low flows are normal for this time of year, but higher flows may occur. Extremely high flows may require cancellation of the trip for safety reasons. Both Canoes and Sea Kayaks (single and tandem) will be available. We expect there to be two people in each canoe, and one or two people in sea kayaks. Due to the high number of participants enrolled we hope that people will be flexible and adaptable to the situation.
Space and Limitations
There is limited space on each of the canoe trips (20 seats maximum). When you send in your registration please indicate on the form if you would like to take the other trip should your first choice be filled. Families will be notified as soon as possible after a trip fills that it is full so that you may make alternative plans.
