Sunday, December 6, 2009

Winter Paddling

So, in case you weren't there, Mike Clark came to visit Friday afternoon and explained to the group about the necessary gear for a winter paddle.  I'm attaching the documents he brought with him...One is an explanation/checklist of what to bring on a trip.  (FYI - It includes a rental list on the last two pages that doesn't apply to our situation.)

The other document is a pricelist he put together with options for our families.  The prices on that sheet are after discount but have approximate shipping costs included.  So the price on the sheet is exactly what you would need to pay.

Mike also agreed to provide gear for any kids or adults who do not wish to purchase their own.  I'm thrilled about this and didn't know that before the meeting or I would have said so.  So YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE GEAR in order to take part in any of the paddling trips.  We will have to let Mike know what gear he will need to provide.  So I'll gather that info before each trips and forward to Mike.

If you still want to purchase gear at the discounted prices, you will need to get your order info to me by Tuesday.  Mike wants to place the order as soon as possible, so it's here for the next trip.

Please also include a check with your order for the necessary amount.  Make checks out to "River Kids at New City School" and I'll have one check made out for the whole amount.

My offer to place an order for you that will provide the basic gear for a kid at $150 (boots, wetsuit and gloves) or an adult at $180 (boots, wetsuit and gloves) still stands. However, I'd like to hear again from anyone who wants me to do so, simply because now it's not NECESSARY to purchase gear and that may have changed some minds.  Just pop me an email confirming that you would still like me to take care of this for you.  If I don't have your sizes, send that info as well.

The pricelist has many extra options on it...so if you are interested in purchasing more than the basics, use the form and bring it to me by Tuesday with a check for the necessary amount.  Again, please make checks out to "River Kids at New City School."

The next trip is definitely going to be on December 19.  More details will be sent closer to the trip, but know that we are intending to spend the whole day from 8am-4pm on the trip.  All River Kids and Adults are invited to join us.  Lunch, snacks, and drinks (beyond your necessary water bottle) will all be provided.

Please let me know if you have any questions at all about the gear or paddling trip.  Mike has offered his contact information to you all as well: mike@2muddy.com and cell - 314-610-4241.  He is willing to answer any gear questions or trip-related questions as well.

Looking forward to some EXCELLENT paddling experiences soon!

Ben



Attached files are located here and here.

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