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About this event:
Created by Terri Abbott
Coastal Georgia Kayaking Trip 2 (April 3-4, 2021)
Join GCA member Kathryn Lapolla (ACA Level 3 instructor, co-owner of Savannah Coastal Ecotours) for a weekend exploring the varied ecosystems of the beautiful Georgia coast. On Saturday we’ll paddle 8-12 miles exploring expansive salt marsh waterways around Skidaway Narrows just south of downtown. Sunday we’ll go to Ebenezer Creek, a tributary of the Savannah River north of the city, and explore a blackwater river swamp with huge old-growth bald cypress and tupelo. This will be 6-9 miles. If we’re lucky the water will be high enough that we can paddle through the maze of tupelo forest. Magical! Kathryn will talk about these important ecosystems, their human and natural history, and share planning and route information so that you can return and explore these areas with confidence.
If you want to go on the trip make sure to BOTH RSVP here on the GCA website AND email Kathryn directly (scekayaking@gmail.com) with names, general paddling experience, and any boat needs. Please include a cell number. The trip is capped at 12 paddlers.
There is no cost to GCA members who bring their own boats but these must be 12-16 foot decked kayaks with at least one sealed bulkhead. This is for speed (staying together) and safety (speed of rescue). Kathryn can provide boats and gear if needed. There are eight 12’ solo rec boats (Old Town Dirigo or WS Pungos) available at $55 per person per day and six 16’ sea kayaks (various NDK and P&H performance boats) at $75 per person per day.
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We are staying at a standard campsite at Skidaway – Group campsite was cancelled since there are only two of us camping.
Looking forward to paddling on this trip!
Hi Carrie! Welcome to the group! Please text/call me at (914)575-1267 if you are interested in camping at Skidaway Island State Park. I didn’t receive your email. Thanks!
Gina
ginagerdes@gmail.com
I emailed Gina and am now on the group because of a cancellation. I’m looking forward to joining the group.
Skidaway State Park is really nice – shaded, spacious campsites, new-ish bathrooms, great trails. It is also very close to the marsh tour launch.
Hello fellow paddlers!
I’ve reserved a group campsite at Skidaway Island State Park, 52 DIAMOND CAUSEWAY, SAVANNAH, GA 31411 – the campground phone # is 912-598-2300.
Pioneer Campsite #01;
Primary Occupant: Gerdes, Gina;
Arrive Apr 2, 2021; Depart Apr 4, 2021; 2 Nights
The site is primitive – pit toilets, no showers. I’m told it’s about 1/2 mile from the river.
Call/text Gina at (914)575-1267 if you’re interested in camping for 2 nights.
ginagerdes@gmail.com