Community Fun Float

Join BAWT for our Fifth Annual Rafting Trip down the South Fork of the American River
July 26th and 27th, 2008

Who:  Anyone wanting to help BAWT get youth outdoors and have a great day rafting!

This trip is being arranged by a former BAWT board member, Delton, who has been boating for over 20 years and has rafted on more than 25 different rivers throughout the West. He will be accompanied by 6 other trained guides who are volunteering their time to make this trip happen.

Rafting: On one day we’ll raft the class III Gorge section of the river and on the other we will raft the class III+ Chili Bar section. Each are about 10-12 miles long and should take about 5 or 6 hours to complete.

The guides are generously volunteering their time and the use of the rafts. Be sure to thank them. You are also welcome to tip them, but that is neither expected, nor required.

Camping: BAWT will have a campsite at Camp Lotus (http://www.camplotus.com/) for those wishing to camp out Friday or Saturday evening ($9 per person).  Camp Lotus has parking, hot showers and a camp store that sells fresh baked muffins and lattes!  Guest can arrive the night before and camp with BAWT and have fun around the campfire, play volleyball and socialize over dinner and breakfast. Space is limited. Camp Lotus is kid friendly!

Where: 30 miles east of Sacramento; 2 1/2 hours from San Francisco.  Driving directions will follow, but directions are located at http://www.camplotus.com/map.htm

Food: BAWT will provide soft drinks and lunch during the raft days: cold-cut sandwiches, veggie pitas, & fruit/melon. Rafters are on their own for breakfast and dinner while camping at Camp Lotus. There is a small convenience store that serves fresh baked muffins and there are several restaurants within a 10 minute drive.

Shuttles: We will coordinate shuttles using private vehicles to and from the put in/take out.

To read about the 2004 fun-filled flotilla and see pictures.

Email the rafting coordinator if you have questions, or better yet, to fill a boat with you and 5 of your friends!!!