“The Haw River Paddler” – May 2012 Edition
“Still I yearned for silence so complete it would swallow me up like a slow snowstorm, blinding me with its brilliance of non-sound.”
Louise Freeman
Table of Contents
* River Tales – Haw River Trail Partnership
* YEE HAW! River Paddle, Saxapahaw Lake Family Paddle, Eastbound & Downriver Race and Haw River Festival
* Our New Website is Alive & Well Plus We Now Accept Plastic
* Schedule of Courses & Trips – May & June 2012
* Paddling and Adventure Camps This Summer
River Tales – Haw River Trail Partnership
Brian Baker, Upper Haw River Trail Coordinator, is the next presenter in the River Tales Lecture Series offered in partnership by The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. and Cup 22. Brian’s lecture will include a history of the Haw River Trail and a glimpse into its future. His presentation will be in the Haw River Ballroom starting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Part of the University of Saxapahaw (U of S), River Tales is a free lecture series.
YEE HAW! River Paddle, Saxapahaw Lake Family Paddle, Eastbound & Downriver Race and Haw River Festival
The Fifth Annual YEE HAW! River Paddle is scheduled this year for May 5, 2012. It will again be held in conjunction with the Haw River Assembly and the Village of Saxapahaw for a day-long river celebration of fun, friendship, food and music. Like last year, the Eastbound and Down River Race will take place, and the Family Paddle will be brought back from past years.
Full event details and registration is available at www.thehaw.org/yeehaw.
Our New Website is Alive & Well Plus We Now Accept Plastic
Please take a look at our new website (www.hawrivercanoe.com). It is now live, and we hope, more attractive and easier to use. We would love your feedback, so don’t hesitate to either call or write (admin@hawrivercanoe.com) and let us know what you think.
In addition to the new website, we are using a PayPal feature that allows us to invoice you and for you to pay online for a course, guided trip, boat rental, summer camp or platform rental.
Schedule of Courses & Trips – May & June 2012
If you are interested in a paddle course, a guided trip or a summer camp, you can find a schedule of activities on our paddle calendar. A brief listing of activities for May & June 2012 follows:
May
3 Saxapahaw Lake – The Raleigh School
4 Full Moon Paddle
5 YEE HAW! River Paddle & Race
Eastbound & Downriver Race
Haw River Festival
6 Paddle Brunch – Saxapahaw General Store
6 Wedding Paddle & Lunch
12 Photography Paddle – Chatham Conservation Partnership
12 Family Paddle – Carrboro Recreation & Parks
13 Paddle Dinner – Grove Vineyards & Winery
13 Sunrise Paddle
19 Canoe & Kayak Classes
Quick Start for Kayak (3 hours)
Introduction to River Kayaking (8 hours)
Quick Start for Canoe (3 hours)
Introduction to River Canoeing (8 hours)
20 Stargazing Float
26 Sunset Paddle
27 Picnic & Paddle
June
2 Paddle Buffet – Benjamin Vineyards & Winery
3 Full Moon Paddle
9 River Clean Up
10 Paddle Dinner – Grove Vineyards & Winery
11 Paddling/Adventure Camp ½-day Hybrid – Graham Recreation & Parks
15 Saxapahaw Lake – IPAS Teambuilding
16 Canoe & Kayak Classes
Quick Start for Kayak (3 hours)
Introduction to River Kayaking (8 hours)
Quick Start for Canoe (3 hours)
Introduction to River Canoeing (8 hours)
17 Sunrise Paddle
18-22 Paddle Camp – Haw River Assembly
18,19,21,25&26 Paddle Camp Hybrid – Elon Academy
23 Canoe & Kayak Classes
Quick Start for Canoe/Carrboro Recreation & Parks
23 Sunset Paddle – Haw River Assembly
24 Paddle Brunch – Saxapahaw General Store
25-29 Kayak Paddle Camp – Burlington Recreation & Parks
30 Pedal & Paddle
Paddling and Adventure Camps This Summer
Beginning the week of June 11, 2012, we are offering eight weeks of week-long, half-day Paddling Camps and week-long, full-day Adventures Camps aimed at kids 8-11 and kids 12-15. Paddling Camps will emphasize basic paddling skills and include a variety of fun, on-water games.
Adventure Camps include the morning Paddling Camps and afternoon teambuilding, hiking and outdoor skills activities. For more information or to register for a Camp, contact us at 336/260-6465 or info@hawrivercanoe.com.