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Past Events
The local Cherokee Council of the Boy Scouts of America is hosting a raft race on August 27. Time TBD. This event will be on the lower Hiwassee River (Hiwassee Outfitters to 411 Bridge). They need as many support boaters as possible to help. If you are available, please consider volunteering and contact Amanda Smith at asmith@daltonstate.edu.
The Girl Scout Raft race is Saturday September 10 at noon at the Hiwassee take out in Reliance. This is an event which TVCC has sponsored for more than 30 years. The girls build their rafts of bamboo and inner tubes and decorate them. They are judged on quality of lashing, decoration and speed to 411 bridge. It is a fun relaxing afternoon on the Lower Hiwassee, entertaining and being entertained by the Girl Scouts on the rafts. We will meet at noon with your equipment: boat, life jacket, throw rope, water, snacks, etc. We will run shuttle as quickly as we can so we can assign each support boater to a raft. I like to have 2 rescue boats per raft. I am hoping we will have a big turnout since last year it was cancelled and many were disappointed.
Please email me at taylorwatson@comcast.net with questions and sign up for a fun lazy float. Look forward to seeing all my old buddies there. Long time no see! Love, Momma T
Please register here to volunteer for any safety or land based jobs.
EVENT: 2022 Ocoee Race Safety Volunteers
TRIP LEADER CONTACT INFORMATION: Rob Theurer (423)-404-0347, tellicorob@gmail.com
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 $35 and up for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.
Calling all Volunteers!
The Waterfront Triathlon is Chattanooga's own home-grown event and TVCC has traditionally provided Support Boaters for the swim portion of the triathlon.
If you wish to volunteer to support the swim or help in any of the other various jobs available starting Friday June 23, just click on the link below and follow the instructions!
Team Magic thanks TVCC by providing a volunteerism grant back to the club!
July 30 Big Brother Big Sister raft trip. Hiwassee River.
Raft Guides needed. Limited to 8 people.
Call Pat Carver 423-304-6519 to Register.
The local Cherokee Council of the Boy Scouts of America is hosting a raft race on August 26. Time TBD. This event will be on the lower Hiwassee River (Hiwassee Outfitters to 411 Bridge). They need as many support boaters as possible to help. If you are available, please consider volunteering and contact Amanda Smith at asmith@daltonstate.edu.
Please register here to volunteer for any safety or land based jobs.
Current & Upcoming Events
OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for 5 volunteers to assist with the TVCC tent at the Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Gear Exchange and Paddling Film Festival.
**** 1st 5 volunteers will receive FREE tickets to the film festival. Next 5 volunteers will receive 50% discount tickets. Others wil receive lovely TVCC swag! ***
PREP EVENT: May 11, 10 AM-Noon to help set up tent and get organized (about 3 people needed)
GEAR EXCHANGE: Noon till 6 PM Help run the tent and exchange gear (about 5 people needed)
FILM FESTIVAL: 7 -11 PM Grab a beverage and watch great films on us!
Organizer: BG SMITH bgsmith@tvccpaddler.com or 703-398-7836
EVENT:
No special first aid or medical training is required, just the ability to handle your watercraft and stay calm if something happens. The swimmer will most often just rest holding onto the bow of your boat if needed. If more assistance is required you will whistle for assistance and a support motor boat will arrive to assist.
Registration will be via the Ironman Volunteer Registration website. Details TBA
Buck Meyers will be the trip leader for this event.
Calling all Volunteers!
The Waterfront Triathlon is Chattanooga's own home-grown event and TVCC has traditionally provided Support Boaters for the swim portion of the triathlon.
Water safety team meets at Coolidge Park at the Market Street Bridge ramp about 5:30-6:00 AM
Waterfront Triathlon Volunteer SIGN UP
If you wish to volunteer to support the swim or help in any of the other various jobs available starting Friday June 21, just click on the link below and follow the instructions!
Waterfront Triathlon Volunteer SIGN UP
Team Magic thanks TVCC by providing a volunteerism grant back to the club!
TVCC members can contact Buck Meyer, mousecreek@gmail.com, to learn more details about water safety team volunteer support.
The Girl Scout Raft race is Saturday September 7th, 2024 at noon at the Hiwassee River public boat ramp in Reliance TN, under the railroad bridge. This is an event which TVCC has sponsored for more than 30 years. The girls build their rafts of bamboo and inner tubes and decorate them. They are judged on quality of lashing, decoration and speed to 411 bridge ramp. It is a fun relaxing afternoon on the Lower Hiwassee. Highly entertaining and being entertained by the Girl Scouts on the rafts. Meet at noon with your equipment: boat, life jacket, throw rope, water, snacks, etc. We will run shuttle as quickly as we can so we can assign each support boater to a raft. I like to have 2 rescue boats per raft. Typically there are about 15-16 GS rafts to escort.
Please email me at taylorwatson@comcast.net with questions and sign up for a fun lazy float. Look forward to seeing all my old buddies there. Long time no see! Love, Momma T
EVENT:
No special first aid or medical training is required, just the ability to handle your watercraft and stay calm if something happens. The swimmer will most often just rest holding onto the bow of your boat if needed. If more assistance is required you will whistle for assistance and a support motor boat will arrive to assist.
Registration will be via the Ironman Volunteer Registration website. Details TBA
Buck Meyers will be the trip leader for this event.