Events

Jun 10 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #1-Hiwassee (Apalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the parking lot by the takeout at Hiwassee Outfitters at 11:00am. Link to location Hiwassee Outfitters. 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 Terry Smith at smitho@aol.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.

 

Registration opens on Monday, June 5 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jun 11 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #2-Cartecay (Woody's to Blackberry Falls)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the parking lot at Cartecay River Experience-River Left (aka Woody's) at 12:00pm. Link to location Cartecay River Experience-River Left. If you are not coming from east of the river, the GPS will tell you to turn right on Lower Cartecay Rd from Hwy 52. You cannot turn here because the bridge is closed. You must continue straight on Hwy 52 for 3.3 miles, then turn right on Aaron Rd (there is a school on your right). Turn right at the end of Aaron Rd onto Lower Cartecay Rd. Go straight for a mile and Woody's will be on your left. 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 Nick Barlow at nick.barlow@outlook.com to let him know you are coming by Thrusday before the trip. This trip is water level dependent and the location may change.

 

Registration opens on Monday, June 5 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

 

Jun 17 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #3-Hiwassee (Apalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the parking lot by the takeout at Hiwassee Outfitters at 11:00am. Link to location Hiwassee Outfitters. 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, June 11 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jun 18 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #4-Cartecay (Woody's to Blackberry Falls)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the parking lot at Cartecay River Experience-River Left (aka Woody's) at 12:00pm. Link to location Cartecay River Experience-River Left. If you are not coming from east of the river, the GPS will tell you to turn right on Lower Cartecay Rd from Hwy 52. You cannot turn here because the bridge is closed. You must continue straight on Hwy 52 for 3.3 miles, then turn right on Aaron Rd (there is a school on your right). Turn right at the end of Aaron Rd onto Lower Cartecay Rd. Go straight for a mile and Woody's will be on your left. 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 Carl Schoonover at carl.schoonover@tvccpaddler.com to let him know you are coming by Thursday before the trip. This trip is water level dependent and the location may change. 

 

Registration opens on Sundsay, June 11 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jun 24 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #5-Nantahala (Patton's Run to NOC)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the parking lot behind the Nantahala Outdoor Center at 11:00am. Link to location Nantahala Outdoor Center. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. You must have a river pass. If you do not have one, you can buy one at the NOC. $2 for a day pass, $10 for a season pass. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Nick Barlow at nick.barlow@outlook.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.

 

Registration opens on Sunday, June 18 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

***In order to attend the Lesser Wesser Messer on July 30, you must attend at least 2 out of the 4 Nantahala training trips.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jun 25 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #6-Combat Roll Clinic (Hiwassee)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com). 

 

This is the first time we are offering this class. It will be a clinic focused soley on the combat roll. Hopefully you have a flatwater roll by now, and maybe you have tried a couple of combat rolls, but have been unsuccessful. This clinic is specifically designed to help you with your roll in moving water. We will practice on the Hiwassee River. We will meet at the parking lot by the takeout at Hiwassee Outfitters at 11:00am. Link to location Hiwassee Outfitters. 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 Keith Quarles at keith.quarles256@icloud.com to let him know you are coming Thursday before the trip.

 

Registration opens Sunday, June 18 and closes at midnight prior to the trip. 

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jul 08 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #7-Nantahala (Patton's Run to NOC)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the parking lot behind the Nantahala Outdoor Center at 11:00am. Link to location Nantahala Outdoor Center. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. You must have a river pass. If you do not have one, you can buy one at the NOC. $2 for a day pass, $10 for a season pass. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Joshua Harrison at harrison.joshua2001@gmail.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.

 

Registration opens on Sunday, July 2 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

***In order to attend the Lesser Wesser Messer on July 30, you must attend at least 2 out of the 4 Nantahala training trips.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jul 15 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #8-Nantahala (Patton's Run to NOC)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the parking lot behind the Nantahala Outdoor Center at 11:00am. Link to location Nantahala Outdoor Center. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. You must have a river pass. If you do not have one, you can buy one at the NOC. $2 for a day pass, $10 for a season pass. 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, July 9 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

***In order to attend the Lesser Wesser Messer on July 30, you must attend at least 2 out of the 4 Nantahala training trips.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jul 22 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #9-Nantahala (Patton's Run to NOC)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the Patton's Run parking lot at 11 am. We will set shuttle from there. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. You must have a river pass. If you do not have one, you can buy one at the NOC. $2 for a day pass, $10 for a season pass. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Stacy Stone at slgee426@yahoo.com to let her know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.

 

Registration opens on Sunday, July 16 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

***In order to attend the Lesser Wesser Messer on July 30, you must attend at least 2 out of the 4 Nantahala training trips.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jul 29 2023

Rescue Rodeo 2023

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR STUDENTS ONLY! IF YOU WISH TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE REGISTER ON THE VOLUNTEERS PAGE.

 

***This event requires a $50 deposit that will be refunded back to you after participation. If you register and later cannot attend, please contact the Treasurer, BG Smith, at Treasurer@tvccpaddler.com before the end of registration so your refund can be processed. If you do not cancel your registration and do not attend, you will forfeit your refund. To learn more, go here: TVCC Refund Policy. In the past, people have donated their deposit because they were very happy with the program. Donations are always appreciated, and are never expected.

 

Want to know how to help rescue a friend, but you don't know how? Or do you know how to self-rescue? Then join our Rescue Rodeo! This class is designed to give the beginner kayaker basic river rescue skills to make whitewater trips safer and more fun.  You will learn whitewater safety philosophy, equipment, how to re-enter a swamped boat, how to tow swimmers using your boat, equipment recovery techniques, how to swim in whitewater, and much more. This is a river rescue skills course the club has designed for new boaters. This is not a regular whitewater training trip.  We will be running the Hiwassee River. You need to have the required skills and equipment. This is an all day course. The morning will be land based instruction at Hiwassee Outfitters. You will be on the water all afternoon. The class will run from 8:00am-7:00pm EST. Sign in will be from 8:00am-8:30am EST. After the class is over, we will have dinner. Catering will be provided for everyone, so there will be no need to provide food. The club has reserved camping sites, and camping will be free for participants and volunteers.  Please contact Robert Theurer at tellicorob@gmail.com if you have any questions.

 

Registration begins on Saturday, July 1 and will conclude on Wednesday, July 26.

 

Required gear: 

• Paddle gear: Boat, paddle, spray skirt, PFD, and whitewater helmet. 

• Clothing: Dress for the swim. You will be swimming on the Hiwassee, which is cold. You will have an opportunity to change into your paddling clothes after we finish our morning classroom activities. 

• Food: Bring your lunch and enough water for a full day on and off the river. 

• Other: Chair, sunscreen, bug spray. 

 

PREREQUISITE SKILLS: 

• Students MUST know how to swim

• Students MUST be able to perform a wet exit without assistance

• Students MUST be able to paddle class I-II whitewater (Hiwassee) 

 

Contact Robert Theurer at tellicorob@gmail.com

 

***DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED BEFORE OR DURING ON-WATER ACTIVITIES!***

The location for this year's class will be at Hiwassee Outfitters. Link to location Hiwassee Outfitters.

We will be limiting to no more than 32 students this year. 

***PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO WALK ONS WILL BE ALLOWED***

***REGISTRATION: YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT.***

This event is free to all TVCC members in good standing. This will NOT be open for One Time Guests. If you are new to 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jul 29 2023

Rescue Rodeo 2023 VOLUNTEERS

THIS IS FOR VOLUNTEERS ONLY! IF YOU WISH TO SIGN UP AS A STUDENT, PLEASE GO TO THE RESCUE RODEO 2023 EVENT! NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

Paddle School was a great success, and the training trips have already started. This means that Rescue Rodeo is just around the corner. We need group leaders, support boaters, instructors, and logistic support to make this happen. We will be on the Hiwassee River. 

 

TRIP LEADER CONTACT INFORMATION: Robert Theurer tellicorob@gmail.com

 

Required gear: 

• Paddle gear: Boat, paddle, spray skirt, PFD, and whitewater helmet. 

• Clothing: Dress for the swim. You will be swimming on the Hiwassee, which is cold. You will have an opportunity to change into your paddling clothes after we finish our morning classroom activities. 

• Food: Bring your lunch and enough water for a full day on and off the river. 

• Other: Chair, sunscreen, bug spray.

 

***DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED BEFORE OR DURING ON-WATER ACTIVITIES!***

 

The location for this year's class will be at Hiwassee Outfitters. The river portion will take place on the Hiwassee River. Link to location Hiwassee Outfitters. The class will run from 8:00am-7:00pm EST. Sign in will be from 8:00am-8:30am EST. After the class is over, we will have dinner. Catering will be provided for everyone, so there will be no need to provide food. The club has reserved camping sites, and camping will be free for participants and volunteers. 

 

REGISTRATION: YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT

 

This event is free to all TVCC members 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Jul 30 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #10-Lesser Wesser Messer (Nantahala Falls)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

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 4 previous Nantahala trips in order to attend this one. We will meet at the NOC at 11:00am. Link to location Nantahala Outdoor Center. 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 Thursday before the trip. 

 

Registration opens on Sunday, July 23 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

 

 

Aug 05 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #11-Pigeon (Power Plant to Hartford)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the takeout at 11:00am. Link to location Pigeon Takeout. 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, July 30 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

 

 

Aug 12 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #12-Chattooga 3.5 (Thrifts to Woodall) (TENTATIVE)

RECENT WEATHER HAVE RISEN THE WATER LEVELS TO DANGEROUSLY HIGH. A DECISION WILL BE MADE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 IN THE AFTERNOON IF THIS TRIP WILL STILL OCCUR WITH A POSSIBLE ALTERNATE LOCATION!

 

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the parking lot at Bull Sluice rapid at 10:00am. Link to location Kayaking / Rafting Put-in on Section IV of the Chattooga River. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set shuttle. Please contact Carl Schoonover at training@tvccpaddler.com to let him know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip. This trip is water level dependent and the location may change.

 

Registration opens on Sunday, August 6 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Aug 19 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #13-Nolichucky (Poplar, NC to USA Raft)

THE LOCATION FOR THIS TRIP HAS CHANGED! WE WILL RELOCATE TO THE PIGEON RIVER. BECAUSE OF HIGHER THAN OPTIMAL WATER LEVELS, IT WON'T BE SAFE TO CONDUCT A TRAINING TRIP ON THE NOLICHUCKY TO PREPARE FOR THE OCOEE. WE WILL MEET AT THE PIGEON TAKEOUT AT 11AM. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK LOCATION.

 

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the parking lot at USA Raft at 11:00am. Link to location USA Raft Adventure Resort. 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 in your car to the put in and drive your car back 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 15. This will be enforced! This will allow us to get the appropriate number of shuttle drivers. Please contact Carl Schoonover at training@tvccpaddler.com to let him know you are coming by Tuesday before the trip. This trip is water level dependent and the location may change.

 

Registration opens on Wednesday, August 9, and will close on Tuesday, August 15.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Aug 26 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #14-Pigeon (Power Plant to Hartford)

CANCELLED! DUE TO LOW ATTENDANCE THE LAST FEW WEEKS, AND SEVERAL OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING, THE PIGEON TRIP ON AUGUST 26 WILL NO LONGER TAKE PLACE. WE WILL STILL HAVE THE OCOEE LITE TRIP ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 27.

 

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the takeout at 11:00am. Link to location Pigeon Takeout. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Kim Kerce at ann.kerce@gmail.com to let her know you are coming by Wednesday before the trip.

 

Registration opens on Sunday, August 20 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

 

 

Aug 27 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #15-Ocoee Lite (Slice n Dice to Goforth)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com).

 

We will meet at the take out at 12:00pm. Link to location Big Creek Access - Ocoee Private Boater Takeout. Please be on time because we will have a safety briefing. From there we will set up shuttle. Please contact Joshua Harrison at harrison.joshua2001@gmail.com to let him know you are coming Thursday before the trip.

 

Registration opens Sunday, August 20 and closes at midnight prior to the trip.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.

Sep 09 2023

Whitewater Training Trip #16-Ocoee (Rails to takeout)

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, or you may register as a one time guest. Direct all questions to the trip leader or the training officer (training@tvccpaddler.com). 

 

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 Big Creek Access - Ocoee Private Boater Takeout. 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. You will be contacted by Thursday, September 7 before the trip in order to make sure that you are ready for this trip. Please contact Robert Haile at rjhaile@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

 

Registration opens Wednesday, August 30 and closes Tuesday, September 5.

 

This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing and one time guests! 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 $20 for individual and $25 for a family membership. You can join by clicking here.