One would

think that the drought this summer might put a crimp in

the plans of the Peachtree City Paddlers, but that is not

the case. The group has continued to hold roll practice

on Lake Peachtree, played on local waterways and had

successful trips on the Nantahala River this summer. And

the fun isn't over yet.

On August

26 and 27, the Paddlers are taking a trip on the Pigeon

River, a river that is new to the club. The Pigeon is a

little more difficult than the Nantahala River, but not

as difficult as the Ocoee.

"It is

a forgiving river," states club President Robert

Osborn. "The swims are not dangerous."

The group

will paddle down the Pigeon Saturday and the Nantahala

Sunday. The Nantahala is a Class III river and

particiapnts should have some river experience to paddle

kayaks or canoes, but duckies and rafts are available to

rent. For more information on the trip, call John Dennis

at 770-487-5888.

Other trips

planned for the end of summer and the beginning of fall

include a trip down the Hiawassee/Ocoee on Saturday,

Sept. 23. and a weekend in Toccoa Oct. 21-22.

The Ocoee

is a Class IV River and should be for paddlers with

experience, the Hiawassee is a Class I-II run. The Toccoa

weekend will include runs on the Toccoa River on one day

and either the Cartecay River or the Ocoee on the other

day. Call Margo Booth at 770-487-8084 for more

information.

The

Peachtree City Paddlers hold roll practices every Friday

evening at 6 p.m. at Battery Way Park on Lake Peachtree.

They are also interested in setting up beginner trips for

new members on the Chattahoochee River. If you are

interested in becoming a member or participating in any

of these events, call Robert Osborn at 770-460-5176.

They can

also be reached at www.accessatlanta.com/community/groups/paddlers/ .