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Rescue/Self Rescue Practice for Flatwater Paddlers
Ed Wrightson, Kate Whitaker, Bruce Monson (our Safety Officer), Linda Gray, Mike Hollis, Steve Kelsey, Sean Kelsey and etc.

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Update: It's with a heavy paddle that I must suggest the canceling of my upcoming trip for Palmetto Paddlers on Black River in Williamsburg County. Our current water level of 1.51 and a flow of 21 CFS would mean more walking than paddling...and the forecast for any rain the rest of this week is dim/weak/poor/slim/not likely/droughtful.

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This trip will start at 10:00 at Lawton Park on Prestwood Drive in Hartsville, SC. We will paddle about 15 minutes up the lake to a cypress swamp which will lead us to a clear, deep creek. The creek is very shady with lots of twists and turns. There is a good place to take out for lunch. There is plenty of water, no downed trees (as of last week), and no poison ivy hanging over the water.

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Canceled due to forecast of strong winds.

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Same trip description as usual from the zoo to Gervais Street bridge( park next to New Orleans restaurant). Meet at 1 pm Sunday at right parking lot at zoo parking off I - 126. This is a whitewater paddle for novice paddlers or introduction for flatwater paddlers to whitewater. Two class I and/or II rapids depending on water level (can be class III and IV at high water).

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Canceled due to low water. See replacement Lake Marion trip.

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This trip will start and end at Carolina King Marina and is suitable for any skill level and most flat water boats though canoes might have a problem if it is windy. The Marina phone # is (803) 478-2800. The lotus should still be in bloom and they are spectacular. There are a lot of birds just at the marina including great egrets, purple martins, and blue birds.