Rivers to Rails
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333 7th Street,Tell City IN 47586
24 September, 2022
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Don't miss out on this great MULTIMODAL event!!! September 24, 2022 @ 4 p.m. CST KAYAKS • CANOES • SUPS Paddle Perry is partnering with Ohio River Scenic Railway to offer a 4 nmi paddle on the Mighty Ohio River from Tell City to Troy, IN! There is exceptional history in the Perry County, Indiana vicinity. With the American Discovery Trail and the Ohio River Scenic By-Way crossing the area, and the Hoosier National Forest in the neighborhood, this should be a unique, exceptional event! The rail Depot in Tell City is a very attractive facility, as are the riverfront park and trail, along with the floodwall murals! This is one of a very few combined paddle/train events in the U.S. If you're looking for places to stay a while send a message to Paddle Perry and we'll send you links to some of our favorites! Grab a bite to eat in Troy provided by The Kitchen Jasper after your paddle and enjoy dinner on the train back to your vehicles! Pre-order your meals by calling, (812) 241-7458. Don't worry, we'll watch your things while you're relaxing on the train! Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/PaddlePerryEvents22 Use our coupon code to get 20% off: PaddlePerry20 Itinerary : 3 - 3:45 p.m. CST Check In >>> Drop your boat(s) at the Tell City boat ramp located at Sunset Park in Tell City (or directly behind the Tell City Depot, 333 7th Street, Tell City, IN) >>> Park on the dry side of the flood-wall at the Tell City Depot (333 7th Street, Tell City, IN) >>> Check in, sign the waiver and pick up your boat check bands from the Paddle Perry booth at the flood-wall entrance. 4:00 p.m. CST Safety Talk at the boat ramp. ** Requirements: Life Jackets & Head Lamps. You'll want it when you start loading up at dark, don't have one? Try this link; although, we highly suggest getting something of better quality: https://tinyurl.com/headlamp4onedollar 4:10 p.m. CST Launch from the Tell City boat ramp. ** DON'T FORGET YOUR WALLETS! ** >> Please be on time as we are on a deadline to catch the train in Troy! 4:10 – 6:00 p.m. CST Paddle ~4 nautical miles from Tell City Troy on the Ohio River. (approx. 1.5-2 hours) 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CST Grab a bite to eat to take onto the train. 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. CST Board the train. ** DON'T FORGET YOUR KEYS! ** 6:45 p.m. CST Relax on the train as it shuttles you back to your vehicles while members from Paddle Perry watch your boats at the Troy boat ramp. 7:30 p.m. CST Arrive back at the Tell City Depot -- where your vehicles are -- drive to Troy boat ramp to pick up your boats! (approx. 8 min drive or 4.5 miles) 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. CST Promptly pick up your boats from the Troy boat ramp. 8:30 p.m. - ? CST Enjoy a cold one at The Round Up in Troy. ** Please drink responsibly and drive safe! ** Need to rent a boat? Adventures with Mike & Nate, (812) 287-9236 SUPciety (SUP rentals), (812) 241-7458 North Pole Outdoor Adventure , (502) 759-5953 Disclaimer: Paddle Perry, Inc., Ohio River Scenic Railway and the rentals businesses involved with this event are not to be held liable for lost, stolen or damaged equipment, accidents or injuries.
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