Tuesday, January 19, 2010

River Trip This Weekend

RK Families,

I apologize for not getting info to you sooner...I have had email issues for a week now and have not been able to send out emails to my larger email lists, like this one...I think I have found the issue, so I'm trying again...

The next Might Mississippi Paddling trip is scheduled for this Saturday, Jan 23 - 8am-6pm.

This trip will be run much like the last one with one change - We are planning to pack our own lunches this time around, allowing us to focus less on gear and more on trash.

RK and parents (even siblings 7+) are welcome to join us on the trip.  But ALL who come along must follow the winter paddling guidelines for gearing up:

Three layers - thin underlayer (long underwear will do), thermal layer (polar fleece or wool - no cotton), and outer layer (waterproof and wind resistant)

Plus, head, hands and feet must be covered.  Waterproof boots are a must. Gloves should also be at least water resistant.

Mike will gladly loan out gear (wetsuit, paddling gloves, and boots) to adults as he did before.  As far as I know he is still short on the youth sizes.  If that changes I'll notify you all.

Water levels are rising...If I need to cancel or move the trip, I will notify everyone by email the night before.

If you are planning to attend, please fill out the attached liability waiver and the permission form below.  The forms can be turned in as late as Saturday morning, but please email me a quick reply letting me know you are planning to join us.

And as always, please email me if you have any questions about the trip.

Thanks!  Ben


Permission Form:

I give permission for ____________________________ to meet Ben at New City School at 8am on Saturday, January 23 and travel with River Kids to North Riverfront Park where they will meet up with Mike Clark and paddle across the Mississippi River to Mosenthein Island for a river cleanup.  I am aware of all the winter paddling gear guidelines and will prepare my child appropriately for the trip.  I will also send along a lunch, snacks, drink/water bottle, towel, dry change of clothes and drybag to carry everything.


E-Signature: _________________

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