Meet Place: River’s Edge headquarter at 13840 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA
Check In time: July 31, 2010 (Saturday) from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cost: $60 per canoe (suitable for 2 to 3 adults or 2 adults with 1 or 2 kids)

This trip offers beautiful places to swim, fish, and picnic, and possible an abundance of amazing wildlife to enjoy such as turtles, osprey, otters, wild ducks, herons, deer, and fish.

Canoeing Trip:  From Rio Lindo To River’s Edge Beach.
Length is 5 miles, with 2-3 hours casual paddle time. A perfect choice for families with younger children, or those who want to have more water fun. Very scenic with a little less current, yet plenty of wildlife and places to swim and play. The last mile and a half of this section is backed up by the Memorial Beach Dam, so expect a less current and a little more time at the end of your run. The trip ends at River’s Edge Beach (on the left side of the river, ONE MINUTE to the River’s Edge headquarter)...where there is an attendant and various services (You can change your clothes in restrooms) for your convenience. Class I + current. 

Driving Directions To River’s Edge Headquarter:

Gathering point: Little Taipei (Warm Springs Blvd & Mission Blvd, Fremont)

We will leave from Little Taipei at 9:45 AM

• Take 101 North about 10 miles past Santa Rosa, and take the first Healdsburg exit, which is the Healdsburg Ave. Exit on Healdsburg Ave.
• At the bottom of the Healdsburg Ave. exit…take a right, and the River’s Edge Headquarter is a 1/4 mile on the right (across from Memorial Park).
• The River’s Edge Headquarter is directly across the street from the regional park entrance. If you cross the bridge…you just passed the River’s Edge Headquarter. If no space to park...wait for attendant.

Registration:

Please indicate the numbers of adults and kids in your group, and the number of canoes you need.

Make check payable to "TUAA", mail to:

Alex Lin

6890 Windsor Way,

San Jose, CA 95129

 **Deadline is July 29, 2010**

What to Bring :

*** PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FOOD FOR LUNCH***

Bring your own foods. Bring your umbrella, folding chairs, swimming suits, ice chest, soft drinks, beach towels, sunscreen, hats, drinking water, sunglasses, Big Balls, ropes or cords to tie your bags or cooler into the canoe, and river shoes to protect feet against sharp rocks. Garbage bags for trash. Please don’t forget to bring change of clothes for the ride back home (You can leave it in your car, then change your clothes after you finish the canoeing trip). Please also bring your gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE: There is no place to buy any fast food or sandwich at or near the River’s Edge Headquarter.

Checklist:
Sure, the weather is sunny & warm (usually around the mid 80's and up) and canoeing the Russian River is a blast and a great way to cool off on a summer day. But while you're having fun, please follow these tips and rules for a safer and happier trip.
• LIFE JACKETS  --- The River’s Edge Company provides each canoeist with a life jacket!
• Everybody must sign the waiving of liability letter.
• SWIMMING: Everybody should be able to swim.
• EXPERIENCE: No previous canoeing experience is required.  The River’s Edge Company will provide a quick basic instruction.
• NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON CANOE TRIP.  Be Sharp... Be Safe.
• DO NOT LITTER Please help keep the river and beaches beautiful.
• RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY, please.
• NO GLASS on the river, please.
• When you swim, beach the canoes and walk into the river slowly.
• Not to recommend to DIVE or jump into the river. You could find the river shallow or deep and you could hit a hidden rock or log. Take your own risk if you do.
• BACKPACKS may be strapped to the canoe. Please do not wear while canoeing.

• ALL CANOES have two seats. One front seat and one back seat. Generally two adults per canoe is the norm, with the possibility of adding one or two kids or adding one more adult.

Questions?

Please email your questions to:

Davis Wang < re2585@yahoo.com> OR

Alex Lin <alexjc@gmail.com>