Description:

I'm leading this year's women's kayak/canoe trip over to the coast. Within 5 days of signing up, send a check payable to me for $10 for the launch fee for Drift Creek; mail to Lana Lindstrom, PO Box 5506, Eugene 97405. Both days are on flat water, but we will be paddling both upstream against the little bit of current (but with the tide) and downstream. On Wed, we will paddle across the Alsea River, about a 10 minute crossing with potential wind to get into Drift Creek. In general, we'll be paddling fairly steadily for about 1.5-2 hours, lunch, and then drift back. It's not a difficult paddle, but one can't lolly gag like one can do on a lake. If you have any questions as to your ability or your boat, call me before signing up - 541-683-1409. Feel free to share this e-mail with other women boaters.

Cancellations: no refund unless someone takes your place.
The details:
Both days we'll launch around 10AM; both paddling days are about 3 hours long including a lunch break. Some women will probably go further upstream than others.

On Tuesday, July 20 we will paddle the North Fork of the Siuslaw River, launching at Bender Landing and going upstream. Florence area. Lane County permit required.

Tuesday night we'll camp at a commercial campground on the Alsea River, 4 miles from Waldport. There's an extra fee for that - about $10-15 per person. If you just want to come over for either day or stay elsewhere, that's fine too. Just let me know so I reserve an appropriate # of camp spots. Bring your own dinners and breakfasts or money to eat out.

Wed, July 21. Paddle up Drift Creek. Return home.