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2023 Florida Blueholes Adventure
Trip will be in Chassahowitzka, FL area.
The "Chaz" is just south of Crystal River & Homosassa off US Hwy 19.
Rivers to be paddled are:
The Chaz, Rainbow, Weekie Wachee and out toward the gulf.
Camping & Lodging
3 places to stay in Chassahowitzka:
1. Chassahowitzka Hotel : 877.807.7783 Address: 8551 W Miss Maggie DR, Homosassa, FL 34448 Reservations open on June 27, 2023 so mark your calendar
2. The Chaz River Campground (CRCG): Reservations are open now. 352.382.2200 Address: 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448 Website: campnpaddle.com RV sites & tent camping
3. Seven Sisters Campground (SSCG): 352.422.4078 Address: 8544 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448 Website: sevensisterscampground.com RV sites & cabins- NO TENT CAMPING. Reservations open on June 27, 2023 so mark your calendar
These locations fill up fast. They fill up very fast during December
If you have any plan to go & stay at these places, you need to make your reservations NOW or mark your calendar for June 27.
Any questions give us a call.
Beth & Ben Johnson
423-488-1762
Regular scheduled meeting of the TVCC Board of Directors. Meeting is normally scheduled on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Meeting start time is 6:00 pm and adjoins NLT 8:00 pm. Meeting is held at the offices of Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405. The date, time, and location of the meeting is subject to change without notice.
The meeting is open to the members of the club to attend in person at Outdoor Chattanooga unless the TVCC President requests a closed door meeting. Meetings typically include video teleconferencing for some Board members. Guests are not invited to attend by video teleconferencing due to limitations in technical capabiltiies.
Address any questions to Info@tvccpaddler.com.
Reelfoot Lake State Park is located in the northwest corner of Tennessee and is noted for its fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. The 15,000 acre lake was created by a series of violent earthquakes in 1811-1812 that caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards for a short period of time, creating Reelfoot Lake.
The park’s ecosystem is unlike any other place in Tennessee. Reelfoot lake is a flooded forest. While Majestic Cypress trees rise above the water, below the surface are many submerged Cypress stumps. A variety of aquatic plants and flowers occupy the shoreline and saturate the shallow water. The lake harbors almost every kind of shore and wading bird as well as golden and American bald eagles.
Paddle School 2023 Student Registration
For a schedule of events, directions and information on course descriptions click here.
Location: Adventures Unlimited, click here for more location information.
Questions? Please contact: Steve Lamb at Steve.Lamb@tvccpaddler.com
Basics:
- School Tuition: $60
- Options:
-- Primitive Camping (2 nights): $10 per person (each person must register separately to comply with AU guidance. Wrist bands will be issued to campers and checked by AU staff on daily basis)
-- T-Shirt: Either $15 (Short Sleeve Cotton) or $28 (Long Sleeve Sport Tech)
-- Saturday Night Catered Meal: $15
-- Extra TVCC Sticker(s): $2 ea
-- Pre-purchase raffle tickets for kayaks and canoe prises (Various pricing options)
T-shirts are offered in 2 styles this year:
- Cotton ($15) Men's and Women's or Sport Tech ($28) Unisex
T-Shirt Design TBD
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT!!
This event is available to all TVCC membership in good standing. Please join our club or renew your membership to participate in paddle school. Joining is quick and easy and starts at only $20 for Individual and $25 for Family memberships. You can join by clicking here.
There are currently 150 spots available for students. After that cap is reached, you are welcome to sign up for the waitlist. Students will be admitted from the waitlist depending on whether or not we have enough instructors and support boaters, as well as venue capacity.
The deadline for student registrations is May 12, 2023 (or when capacity is reached)!
Any registrations after 5/12/23 will be assessed a $50 late fee, and meals/t-shirts are not guaranteed.
Cancellation/Refund Policy is available on the website: https://tvccpaddler.com/paddle-school-2/
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
You must be a TVCC Member to attend Paddle School. Please check that you are current and will remain current through June 5, 2023. Log in to your account by clicking the "Log In to Account" button on the TVCC website.
If you wish to bring a Non-Paddling guest with you to Paddle School (such as your spouse, significant other, kids, friends, etc), have them register under our Paddle School 2023 Non-Paddling and Extras link here: PS 2023 Non-Paddlers and Extras Registration
SOLO Southeast will be hosting a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course May 9-17 at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN. If you have taken Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and you wish to know more, this is the perfect class for you. If you are a certfied instructor through the American Canoe Association, WFR is considered the gold standard. If you wish to go on adventures that could last several days, we highly recommend this course. If you are paddling on intense whitewater in a remote area, the skills that you will learn in this class are priceless. Whatever your reason may be, this class is worth taking.
If you wish to know more, you can go to: SOLO Wilderness First Responder Courses & Dates
SOLO Southeast also offers classes at the Nantahala Outdoor Center ranging from WFA all the way to Wilderness EMT. Book your class now while there are still space available.
Past Events
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE WAITLIST.
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When: Jan 28, 2023 Where: Locust Fork, Class II+/III Trip Leader - Contact: Stacy Stone, 423.443.2175 Event in Detail: Come join the fun on the Locust River with TVCC! Please bring appropriate winter paddling gear- i.e.: drytop/drypants or drysuit, poogies, and thermal under layers. For more river info: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/3901/main Special Considerations: *Please note this trip is water and weather dependent! |
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This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
This is it everyone! The moment you have been preparing for this whole summer! It's time to experience the Ocoee in all its glory. We will meet at the private boater takeout at 10:00am. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/hDVNUVf8mesm2Yza7. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. We will do everything except Grumpy's. I will contact you all by Thursday, September 8 before the trip in order to vet everyone and make sure that you are ready for this trip. Please contact Carl Schoonover at carl.h.schoonover@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Registration opens on Wednesday, 8/31/22 and closes Wednesday, 9/7/22.
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
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This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the take out at 12:00pm. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/aTvLsZVp44z7WDt67. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact David Baggett at dbaggett98@gmail.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 8/21/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here. |
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This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the takeout at 11:00am. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/Y3cVLMTfnUMauWu47. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Robert Haile at rjhaile@gmail.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 8/21/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here. |
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This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the parking lot at USA Raft at 11:00am. Link to location https://g.page/usar-adventure-resort?share. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. Parking at USA Raft is $5/car. Because of the long shuttle, we will use the local shuttle service. How this works is a local person will take you, your boat, and gear to the put in so that way your car will be at the takeout at the end of the day. Cost is $25/shuttle driver, so please bring cash to split the costs. Because of the logistics for shuttle, the last day to register for this trip will be August 16. This will be enforced! This will allow us to get the appropriate number of shuttle drivers. Please contact Steven Adams at swrcourses@gmail.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Wednesday, 8/10/22, and will close on Tuesday, 8/16/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the takeout at 11:00am. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/Y3cVLMTfnUMauWu47. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Graham Stein at s13gram@gmail.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 8/7/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the parking lot at Bull Sluice rapid at 10:00am. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/KwmbfQZYTmMFGkEb9. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set shuttle. Please contact Carl Schoonover at carl.h.schoonover@gmail.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 7/31/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
Want to work on catching eddies? Or are you still intimidated by the Nantahala Falls? Then come out to the Lesser Wesser Messer. For this event, we will work solely on Lesser Wesser (more commonly referred to as Nantahala Falls). We will practice working this rapid to build confidence. This trip will focus on catching as many eddies as possible, and running different lines. You must have attended at least 2 of the 3 previous Nantahala trips in order to attend this one. We will meet at the NOC at 11:00am. Link to location https://g.page/noc1972?share. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. Please contact Katey Neuffer at ikneuffer@gmail.com to let her know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 7/31/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
Extra trip attraction: the club is hosting a Summer Party for all club members the same day, Aug 6 at 6PM, at Quest Expeditions Rafting Company, Ocoee, TN. We will have food, music, fun and games, and plenty of socializing together. Go to this event page and register. We need you to register so there is enough food.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the parking lot behind the Nantahala Outdoor Center at 11:00am. Link to location https://g.page/noc1972?share. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Mel Wilmarth at wilmarthmelissa@gmail.com to let her know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 7/17/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the parking lot behind the Nantahala Outdoor Center at 11:00am. Link to location https://g.page/noc1972?share. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Jason Holley at jasonholley@comcast.net to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 7/10/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the parking lot behind the Nantahala Outdoor Center at 11:00am. Link to location https://g.page/noc1972?share. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Brian Tuthill at ratking7272@gmail.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 7/3/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
EVENT:
We will meet at Dam 1 on the Ocoee at 1:00 EST, run shuttle, then paddle the lower Ocoee from Dam 1 to 2 Rivers Campground.
This training trip is on Class I moving water. Close-toed shoes, a Class III-IV pdf and quick-release leash are required on moving water. These SUP trips are not *floats* so please be prepared to paddle consistently for 3-4 hours. These trips are non-smoking events and help running shuttle will be expected. If you are paddling an inflatable SUP, please arrive at the put in no later than noon EST if you plan to inflate on-site prior to the paddle.
TRIP LEADER CONTACT INFORMATION: Text or call Liz Young at 205.566.0030 to confirm equipment and registration. Registration closes on 6/22. All registrants will receive an email on 6/23 will more detailed information.
REGISTRATION: YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT!!
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event; please contact the event manager for a one time free participation to check us out. Otherwise please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and family memberships. You can join by clicking here.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
There will be two options for meeting. If you would like to carpool, meet at Camp Jordan in East Ridge. We will leave Camp Jordan no later than 11am, so give yourself plenty of time to get everything ready. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/u5jQ2Y9yz2XZPEVY8. You can also meet with us at the Cartecay put in (aka Woody's) at 12:30 pm. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/nCiDvMXuzAKTTEBp7. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. We must use their shuttle on the weekends during the summer. The shuttle cost is $7 cash, $10 credit/debit card. Please contact John Hubbard at john_in_mali46@yahoo.com by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 6/19/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the parking lot by the takeout at Hiwassee Outfitters at 11:00am. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/3NLFZMSbN163877R6. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Keep in mind that parking is $3/vehicle at the put in. Please contact Spence Lycan at dogpaddle8@gmail.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 6/19/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
EVENT:
We will meet at Gee Creek at 3:00 EST, run shuttle, then paddle the lower Hiwassee from Gee Creek to 2 Rivers Campground.
This training trip is on Class I moving water. Close-toed shoes, a Class III-IV pdf and quick-release leash are required on moving water. These SUP trips are not *floats* so please be prepared to paddle consistently for 3-4 hours. These trips are non-smoking events and help running shuttle will be expected. If you are paddling an inflatable SUP, please arrive at the put in no later than 2:00 EST if you plan to inflate on-site prior to the paddle.
TRIP LEADER CONTACT INFORMATION: Text or call Liz Young at 205.566.0030 to confirm equipment and registration. Registration closes on 6/22. All registrants will receive an email on 6/23 will more detailed information.
REGISTRATION: YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT!!
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event; please contact the event manager for a one time free participation to check us out. Otherwise please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and family memberships. You can join by clicking here.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. You must be a TVCC member in order to attend. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the parking lot at Cartecay River Experience-River Left (aka Woody's) at 12:00pm. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/nCiDvMXuzAKTTEBp7. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. We must use their shuttle on the weekends during the summer. The shuttle cost is $7 cash, $10 credit/debit card. Please contact Gail Lyons at gaillyons1029@gmail.com to let her know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 6/12/22
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event. Please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
This event is part of the summer training series after Paddle School. The training series is designed for beginner paddlers to practice and develop their skills to eventually run the Ocoee by the end of the season. They differ from Paddle School in that though no formal instruction takes place, the trips will have a trip leader and sufficient support boaters to assist in skills development. We will have fun, but this is not designed to be just a social gathering. We will work the river, not just cruise down it. Feel free to ask any questions.
We will meet at the parking lot by the takeout at Hiwassee Outfitters at 11:00am. Link to location https://goo.gl/maps/3NLFZMSbN163877R6. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Keep in mind that parking is $3/vehicle at the put in. Please contact Katey Neuffer at ikneuffer@gmail.com to let her know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.
Registration opens on Sunday, 6/5/22.