Trip Leader:  Kim Abney

Section 8 of the French Broad begins below the Redmon Dam and takes out at Barnard, the putin for Section 9. Meet at 10:30 at the Redmon dam river access. Section 8 of the French Broad is approximately 5 miles long. This is one of only a few sections of the French Broad without a road running alongside it. After putting-on at the river access below Redmon Dam, the river winds through a beautiful gorge interspersed with historic farms and forested mountains. There are train tracks along this section, but trains are infrequent overall. This is a good section for new paddlers with small rapids and plenty of eddylines to work on skills. Bring lunch, snacks and something to drink. Expect to be on the water for about 4 hours. There is a possibility to see bears, deer, eagles, osprey, otters, and beavers.  If there is enough interest we can eat in Hotsprings after the paddle. Contact Kim Abney if you have any questions (kim@butlerabney.org).

Put In:

Put in at the river access at Redmon dam river access: 

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Take Out:

Take out at Barnard https://www.google.com/maps/place/Barnard+park+and+rec/@35.8388348,-82.756943,922m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x885a2fd7589bc59d:0xbf3a254e16dd9ce1!8m2!3d35.8388305!4d-82.7543681!16s%2Fg%2F11v6cdmcm_?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Required gear: Coast guard approved PFD, whitewater canoe or kayak with floatation, skirt for your kayak, water sports helmet, paddle, appropriate clothing for the water’s temperature, closed toes shoes (no water sandals), water bottle that clips into your boat.

Bring your lunch in a dry bag.

Registration opens the Saturday prior to the paddling date, and closes Thursday at 10pm. You are welcome to email the trip leader, connect with them via Facebook Messenger, or email the Club for more information about the river.

Once you register, make sure you receive an automatic email with exact meet up time, location, and any other special details. If you do not, email the trip leader, contact them on Facebook messenger, or email the Club. 

Registration Tips: 

• Ensure your $20 annual membership is current, or formally join Chota Canoe Club by paying your first annual dues. Join or renew Chota Canoe Club membership
   
• Then, return to this registration page to complete registration. 
• Sign the once-annual liability waiver. Chota Canoe Club Liability Waiver (Waiver Form | Chota Canoe Club (paddlechota.org))

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