If sailing away and leaving your cares behind floats your boat, join Huntsville Young Professionals as we drift down Flint River in canoes and kayaks!
SPACE IS LIMITED you must reserve your spot by completing the attached google form. If you have your own gear (life vest required) you still need to reserve a spot for a shuttle only. No prepayment is required you will pay on-site day of.
We will meet at Brown Bear Canoe and Kayak on
Saturday, July 13th at 8:45 AM. Be prepared to board the shuttle by 9:00am.
Price per person is the following:
- $45/person (includes canoe/ kayak rental, paddle, personal flotation device, and shuttle service.
OR
If you have your own boat paddle and life jacket, there is a $18 shuttle fee.
This will be a 4/6 hour trip down the free-flowing waterway with breaks for snacks and lunch depending on the water level trip is 5/8 miles. We plan to take the upper river route (5mi) but if water levels are too low we will do lower river (8mi). This will be an easy paddle, so do not worry about your experience level. Just plan on having a good time!
What to bring:
- Lunch and other snacks
- Cooler (or plan to share a cooler with others)
- Beverage of choice (bring water!)
- Dry-box or ziploc bags for non-waterproof items
- Towel
- Bathing suit
- Sunglasses, hat, etc.
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
Additional considerations:
-If you carpool, stay with your carpool buddy during kayaking!
-You may want a change of clothes if you plan to jump in the water.