The Sunday paddlers will return to the George Washington canal for a loop trip on June 21st. For any newcomers, this is a Class I-II trip. We meet at the Violette's Lock parking lot, cross the Potomac to the George Washington canal on the Virginia side, run the canal, come back across the Potomac and return to Violettes Lock via the flatwater C&O canal, thus avoiding the need for a shuttle. Total trip length is about three miles. PFDs are required for all; helmets are highly recommended, especially for kayakers. If you need safety equipment, please advise. The predicted water level is 3.1' on the Little Falls gauge, a moderate level for the GW.
/// If there are ten or more paddlers we will endeavor to divide into groups. In order to facilitate trip planning please be sure to advise me at macinmd1@gmail.com or 443 542 8779 if you are planning to join.
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We want to be COVID-19 safe both on the river and off so here are the CCA COVID-19 safety tips
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Stay in small groups, keep recommended social distancing,
Avoid shuttling and carpooling except with pandemic-fellows like family members, etc.
If you are feeling ill, stay home.
Seek areas with uncrowded parking.
Set trips early or late in the day if possible, to avoid mid-day crowding in parking areas and on rivers.
Wear a proper fitting and functioning face mask covering mouth and nose in parking lots when unknown people are near. When you get home, wash your hands and the mask in soap and water.
Do not let anyone touch your gear or help you with your boat. Keep sanitizer ready.
Separate at least six feet at all times, including on the river.
Paddle well below your skill level. Spills that require assistance put you and your companions at risk. Injuries put the entire medical community under duress.
Stay in everyone’s comfort zone to reduce rescue needs - work harder on easier water.
Do more attainments and loops to avoid having to carpool and shuttle.
Try routes with shuttles that