Canoeing - June 2019

Post date: Apr 5, 2019 8:53:29 PM

Note:

We are going with Plan B (at the bottom) because of the high flow rates Colorado River.

Overview

This is a 20 mile, 2 day, 1 night trip on the water through some beautiful limestone canyons in the Hill Country.

Leaders

• • Paperwork: Grant

  • Meal Plan: Rana

  • Packing List: Anna

  • Car Plan: Andrew

  • Canoe Plan: Andrew

  • Lifeguard: James

  • Canoe Tender: Sam

  • Tour Guide: Ian

  • Astronomer: Andrew

  • Meteorologist: Lynna

  • Medic: Anna

Cost

• • Break Down

    • Food: ~$20 (this is an estimate for groceries scouts will purchase themselves)

    • Celebration Lunch at Storm's: ~$10 (highly variable, basic burger is $3)

Canoe Plan

Canoe #1: Joe/Steve

Canoe #2: Jill/Sabrina

Canoe #3: Anna/Mariana

Canoe #4: Ian/Sam/Grant

Canoe #5: Lynna/James

Canoe #6: Josh/Grant

Canoe #7: Rana/Andrew

Attendees

Required Safety Training

Safe Swim Defense: complete

Safety Afloat: complete

Weather Hazards: complete

Itinerary

June 8-9, 2019

Saturday

• • Eat breakfast before we meet or in the car.

  • Meet at the annex at 6 am.

  • Drive to US190 and the Colorado River (31°13'6.13"N 98°33'53.25"W) (88 miles).

  • The trek will start on the west bank of the Colorado River where US 190 crosses the river.

  • On Saturday we'll canoe down the river and spend the night on an island (probably Gravel Bar #3 (see map)).

Sunday

• • Sunday the trek will continue down river to Sulphur Springs Camp in Bend, TX and should arrive early afternoon.

  • We will plan to stop at Storm's in Lampasas for a cheeseburger. Individuals will need to bring about $12 for the meal.

  • Drive back to annex.

Packing List

Equipment

• • 20 liter Dry Bags (2-3)

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Waterproof bag for sleeping bag

  • Sleeping Pad

  • Trowel

Group Gear:

• • Pocket Rocket (similar backpacking cooking stove)

  • Fuel

  • Small pot

  • Tent

  • Rain fly for tent

  • Ground cover for tent

Optional Luxuries:

• • Pillow

  • Canoe Seat

  • Measuring Cups

  • Bowls/Plates/etc.

Clothing

Nobody wants to Check:

• • Underwears (4ish)

  • Sports &/or Regular Bras (If needed)

Base Layers:

• • 2-3 long sleeves (quick dry or wicking)

  • Waterproof stuff sack for clothing

  • 1 pair of warm pants, sweats... (quick dry)

Actual Clothing:

• • 2-4 Short sleeve shirts (quick dry or wicking)

  • 1-3 pairs of QUICK DRY shorts/ convertible pants or another pair of pants

  • 1-2 swimsuits (1 piece for girls and swim shorts for guys)

  • Rain suit (top and bottom-- Frogg toggs)

  • Waterproof stuff sack for clothing

  • Paddling Gloves (optional)

  • NO DENIM OR COTTON WHATSOEVER!

“Civilian clothing” for ride home:

• • 1 DRY shirt

  • 1 DRY pair of pants/shorts

  • 1 pair of FRESH underwear

  • 1 bra (if applicable)

Shoes:

• • Water shoes/ “wet shoes” (opened toed are acceptable)

  • Tennis shoes/ “dry shoes”

  • 1-3 pairs of socks (bring as many as applicable)

  • Crocs or sandals for in camp wear (Optional)

Nourishment

Food:

• • Utensils (Spoons, forks, etc.)

  • Cup

  • Reflectix coozie/ winter hat to “cook” food

Water:

• • 3-7 liter capacity Water bottle or camelback water bladder

Misc.

• • Pocket knife/ multi-tool

  • Sunscreen (for face AND body)

  • Insect repellant

  • Hat (Visors not recommended-- Wide-rim recommended)

  • Flashlight/Headlamp (w/ extra batteries)

  • Lighters

  • 50’ Paracord

  • 1-2 Quick Dry Towels

  • Bandana/ Small hand towel

  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste

  • Sunglasses w/ lanyard

  • Map/ Compass

  • Biodegradable Soap

  • Small roll of Toilet Paper &/or pee rag

  • Personal Repair Kit (Duct tape, nylon ties, safety pins)

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Hair Brush/ Comb

  • Baby powder or Gold Bond (to cut down on chafing)

  • Carabiners for securing gear

  • Deodorant

Personal First Aid Kit:

• • Band-Aids

  • Personal Medication

  • Athletic Tape

  • Antibiotic Ointment (neosporin, etc.)

  • Ibuprofen, benadryl

  • INHALER/ EPI-PEN (if necessary)

Optional Luxuries:

• • Camera/ Watch

  • Chapstick

IF YOU WERE THINKING OF BRINGING COTTON OR DENIM THINK AGAIN!

Meals

B: come fed

L: own food

D: own food

Sunday June 9th-

B- own food

L- Storm's (please bring money for this meal)Food: ~$20 (this is an estimate for groceries scouts will purchase themselves)

Car Plan

To Drop Off Point

River Info

Here is a link for the current river flows - https://hydromet.lcra.org/ - find the entry for the Colorado River at Bend.

We will not go if the predicted readings exceed 1500 cfs.

All persons going on the trip must have a current BSA Swim Test.

Paperwork

Canoe Rental Confirmation# 4937979

Plan B

Because the Colorado River may be moving too fast or too high for the planned trip, our plan be is to canoe to Garret Island on Lake Buchanan.

Put In: Cedar Point Park, Lake Buchanan

Overnight: Garret Island

Take out: Cedar Point Park, Lake Buchanan

Cost: $5 per person to enter the LCRA park

Canoe Route: ~ 3 miles one way

The Aftermath

Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rry7vjHLHaGBh4RF6