Tomorrow's Excursion: A Day on the Dan

This typical class 1 rapid on the Dan should prove a challenge to Fran and Sheila. Now that I have their attention and other members as well, everyone can relax, I was just picking. This is one of the scenic sections on the Dan, but since I've never paddled it, I can't tell you where it is. It would be a cool first rapid, to get the heart pumping. All I can advise is let Dana go first, if you come up to something like this. My advice is not to follow her, since we all know what happened to the last 3 members who did.

The excursion Saturday will be a good one. We are paddling one of the most scenic stretches of the Dan according to some publications. Excursion participants will need to meet at the Lexington Shopping Center between 7:45a.m. - 8:00a.m..This is located just off exit #89 on Hwy 52, go East on Hwy 64 to second stoplight then turn left into parking lot. We will depart as soon as all sign-ups arrive or no later than 8:15a.m.We will be driving approximately 60 miles to Francisco NC. Our convoy will make a brief stop for breakfast while in route.

The plans are to be on the water by 10:30 a.m. and Launch at the Jessup Mill. The run should only be 3-4 hours, pending paddle-play and pace of the group. Participants need to consider ample provision needs for the day.

You can contact Terry at (336)479-6137 with any questions or last minute cancellations regarding this excursion.