This page includes announcements of upcoming club trips and will be updated often. If you are planning a trip and would like to post it on the site, email me the details.  ckrut@cox.net.

September 20, Little River, Easy

Plan to paddle the Little River in northern Baldwin County, Alabama on Saturday, September 20. This is a good creek for beginners to get some moving water experience.  The shuttle will leave at 9:00 AM from the Stagecoach Café in Stockton, Alabama which is about 10 miles north of Bay Minette on highway 59.  The café (which serves breakfast) is located at the intersection of highways 225 and 59.  Put in will be at the bridge on county road 1 about a 30-minute drive from the café.  Take out will be at highway 59. Expect to spend about 5 hours on the river.  Mark Vance, 251-458-7574.

October 1, Election of Club Officers

The Nominating Committee, consisting of:Jan Heart, Teresa Inge, Christine Swol and myself, met on 8/15/3 in order to find members willing to run for president and vice president for 2003-2004.

Two courageous men stepped forward to say yes! Bill Hay accepted the nomination for president and Cliff Krut accepted the nomination for vice president. Elections will take place on Wednesday, October 1,2003. Denise Krut,Secretary and Sheila Small, Treasurer have both agreed to continue in their present positions.

Please come out and show your support for these folks who are willing to help keep our club running smoothly. Let them know if you'd be willing to accept a position.Thanks, Marion Carrier

Nominations for president and vice-president will be accepted from the floor during the meeting. - Editor

October 25-26, Hurricane Lake Annual Campout & Paddle

Plan to join the Club for our annual campout and creek paddle. This is one of the best-attended events of the year and there’s no doubt about why…lots of food, fun, and fellowship. Folks will be paddling creeks and lakes all around northeast Santa Rosa County. We will be camping in the Blackwater River State Forest; at 190,000 acres it is the largest state forest in Florida. Look for more information in next month’s newsletter.

December 6, WFCC Christmas Party

 Mark your calendar for Saturday December 6 when we have our Christmas party. This year we are encouraging the ladies to come in Christmas attire and a Ms Christmas will be selected.  Look for more information in the November newsletter.

TRIP RATINGS : Trips are rated according to their level of difficulty.  The following are the official NWFCC ratings assuming “normal” weather conditions and water levels:

Easy –         Beginners; slow, safe river.

Moderate – Experienced paddlers; river maybe swift, twisty or have obstacles

Rambo –     Strenuous; pullovers, portages or long paddle

Jimmy Trip – Conditions unknown, be prepared for anything.