Event
DATE: 07/10/2021
ARRIVE TIME:
EVENT TIME: 10:00am-3:00pm (Strict start, estimated end. Participants must be ready to launch by the event start time indicated above!)
PLEASE EMAIL THE LEADER WITH YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER TO ATTEND.
Due to popular demand, this course is offered again. Instruction is coordinated by Christina Older, Kalindi Dogra, Bob Strahorn, Wes Young and Louise Young. The course focuses on how to self-rescue and also assist in a rescue event while on Open Water. There is a $10 fee if you are not an ACA (American Canoe Association) member. Bring paddle floats, webbing slings, and other rescue gear if you have them. As always, bring water, sunscreen, and lunch.
There will be a short afternoon paddle after the training.
Please email the leader (Louise Young, weeziede@gmail.com) to attend and include your cell number.
Also, please review the newest Covid-19 policy: WTC Pandemic Safety – Wilmington Trail Club.
There is no shuttle.
Location
Still Pond Creek – Coast Guard Station
39.335002, -76.130995
24188 Still Pond Neck Rd
Worton, MD 21678
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1xs3j0xejaITERUOfeNPHdNPnLxf6qOaJ&usp=sharing
General Information:
Still Pond Creek is tidal and opens onto the Chesapeake Bay. From the old Coast Guard station you can paddle around the shoreline of Still Pond Creek for approximately 3 miles one way. From the put in you can then paddle out into Still Pond Bay (Chesapeake Bay) where there are sandy beaches available to the north or south for swimming/lunch.
Difficulty and Must Haves:
Without wind this is an easy paddle. A 12’ or longer kayak with a spray skirt is best for going into the bay. Basic kayak training with some follow on paddling is the only requirement to attend this paddle. We typically paddle a bout 10 miles. Bring a lunch, sunscreen, water and all required paddling gear.
Nice to Have and Human Interest:
For windy days a spray skirt is great to have. Numerous waterfowl, to include eagles are seen on the side creeks of Still Pond.
Additional Notes and Shuttle Info:
There is not a porta potty at the launch. No Parking fees. Closely adhere to the speed limit driving through the small towns.
