Our March, 2022 meeting was productive and focused primarily on upcoming events for the 2022 season including a location for our next members trip, volunteer opportunities and the summer stand up paddleboard safety seminar.
Vice president Kurt Weigand and Executive Director Jeffrey Brown opened the meetinng at 6:00 p.m. with 7 members attending.
New Business:
A. Possible future paddles
Upcoming paddle suggestions discussed were:
- Lake Santeetlah(Possible 2 day camping trip option)
- Fontana Lake
- Lake Lure
- W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
- Nantahala Lake
B. Monthly Safety Suggestions
Holly Swanger presented suggestions for safe cold weather paddling including proper clothing, self rescue in cold water conditions, the importance of have spare clothing in a dry bag while paddling, and proper cold weather hydration.
Attendees:
Holly Swanger
Jeffrey Brown
Kurt Weigand
Lee Perry
Steve Sanders
Sean Harris
Scott Hodge
Next Meeting: 6p.m. April 19 at the The Wedge located at Foundy St Ste 10, Asheville, NC 28801.