Witch & Warlock Paddle

150 River Street,Chattanooga TN 37405

29 October, 2022

Description

Come out for a spooktacular paddle adventure on Halloween weekend with River City Company and Outshine Adventures! Gather your coven and call all of your witch, warlock, and wizard friends for a ghoulish good time paddling down the Tennessee River. The paddle event is open to kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards as we take over the Tennessee River dressed as witches, warlocks, and wizards. Paddlers are invited to bring their own paddle crafts for $25 and rental paddleboards and kayaks will be available for those who don't have their own for $35 from local outfitters. Thanks to Outshine Adventures, L2 Outside, Chattanooga Guided Adventures, Rock Creek Adventures and Scenic City Safari. There are also two different paddle options to accommodate different paddlers abilities. Choose from a 4.4 mile down river paddle from Rivermont to Coolidge or a more beginner friendly out and back paddle from Coolidge Park under the downtown bridges. Pick your preference at checkout. Personal paddlecrafts must be dropped off at the boat valet at Rivermont boat ramp. Event volunteers will secure all paddling gear until your return on the scheduled shuttle buses from Coolidge Park, which is where all participants will leave their vehicles parked. For those renting equipment, you will park and meet at Coolidge Park and ride the shuttle vehicle to the put-in or get your rental gear from L2 Outside to do the out and back paddle. We would love to see a big turnout and flood the river with witchy hats, brooms and wizard wands! Choose your own adventure package: bring your own paddling equipment or borrow from a local outfitter and pick your paddle - 4.4 mile downstream paddle or an easy out and back under the bridges in downtown Chattanooga. The Witch & Warlock Paddle is sponsored by Benwood Foundation, EPB, Elliott Davis and produced by River City Company & Outshine Adventures. FAQ: Q: Do I need to have my own paddleboard or kayak equipment to participate? A: No, there are several local outfitters that have paddleboard equipment available for use. You must register in advance. Q: Can I participate with my own paddleboard equipment? A: Absolutely! The more the merrier! There is a $25 fee for those who are bringing their own equipment to support covering the expenses associated with the event. Q: Do I need to know how to paddleboard to participate? A: Although helpful, prior paddleboard experience is not necessary to participate. We will provide instruction and equipment for first timers and have on water support from our partners. Q: Do I need to know how to swim to participate? A: No, you'll be required to wear a life jacket if you rent from a local outfitter throughout the duration of the paddle, which will keep you afloat in the event you fall off the board into the water. Q: I know how to swim, do I have to wear a lifejacket during the tour? A: Yes, due to insurance requirements of local outfitters, we require every participant to wear a lifejacket throughout the duration of this paddle. They can be worn under costumes. Q: Is there an age or weight limit? A: Yes, the maximum weight limit for SUP boards is 275 lbs. This adventure is most appropriate for ages 16+ with a participating adult. Those under the age of 16 are not allowed to participate, even if they are riding on a paddleboard or kayak with another individual over the age of 16. Q: Where do we meet? A: Participants renting/borrowing equipment will meet at Coolidge Park and catch a shuttle to the put-in. Paddlers with their own equipment will drop their equipment at Rivermont, move their cars to Coolidge Park and catch the shuttle back to Rivermont to begin the Paddle. Q: How long is this paddle? A: 4.4 mile down river paddle should take most folks 3 hours to complete, but depends on paddling ability, wind and current speeds. If you opt to go out of Coolidge, the paddle around Mclellan island is about 2 miles round trip. Q: Where does the paddle start and stop? A: We will launch from Rivermont and takeout at Coolidge Park. If you opt for the shorter course, you will go in and out of Coolidge Park. Q: Are there alternate paddling options? A: Yes, you can opt to depart from Coolidge park, and paddle upstream for a shorter out and back option and meet up with the group under the bridges. Q: What is the cost if I have and use my own equipment? A: Cost is $25 per person if you have your own SUP and want to be a part of the adventure! Q: What is your refund/cancellation policy? A: Organizers will determine if the event can proceed the morning of October 29th. If organizers determine conditions are not safe for paddling on the river, all registrants will receive a full refund. No shows and cancellations less than 48 hours before the start of the event will not receive a refund. Q: Can I bring my dog? A: We love our furry friends, but this paddle event is not appropriate for them since we are offering a shuttle. Please leave them at home. Q: Can I just show up and go out on the river without paying the fee? A: Both Rivermont and Coolidge Parks are public parks and free to put in your own paddle craft at anytime. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A WAIVER. If you decide not to pay the registration fee and put in at either location, you will not be considered as part of the event, receive any services or hold the organizers liable for your actions.