VOLUME II VOLUME II VOLUME II APRIL 2015

OUR ANNUAL CRUISERS PICNICSaturday, August 15, 2015 at 9:00 AM

CHERAW STATE PARK100 State Park Rd., Cheraw, SC

~ WE WILL BE AT THE BOAT DOCK PICNIC SHELTER ~This is a beautiful park and there is camping available for those

that want to make a weekend out of it! Invite someone new!http://southcarolinaparks.com/cheraw/introduction.aspx

Please stay posted to meetup for further details!

OUR SECOND QUARTERLY MEETING OF 2015!! IN THIS ISSUE:

quarterly meeting 1annual picnic 1Introduction to camp 1dutch oven cobbler 2 member Bios 2, 4, 5gear loaner program 2TIPS: writing a meetup 3florida adventure 4expanding your knowledge 5classes available 6“what-to-wear” 7more great recipes 8

JOIN US AT OUR SECOND QUARTERLY MEETING! It will be held at Luigi’s & Sons Italian Restaurant, 2387 N. Cherry Rd. in Rock Hill.

We will welcome Sam Perkins, Catawba River Keeper, to be our after dinner speaker. He might comment on coal ash, and the overall health of the river as well as

what subjects the Riverkeeper Foundation is currently involved with.

As in the past we will arrive at 6:30 PM and have a social hour. Please bring any concernsor requests. This is a great time to talk about past paddles and what

you would like to see in the future. A map is available on the Meetup website: http://www.meetup.com/Catawba-Cruisers

The food is great and it’s a good time seeing everyone in an “out-of-boat experience”, so please respond to the Meetup if you plan on attending. Hope to see you there!

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Introduce a kid to hiking and camping with me ~ A.J. Redmon

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Introduce a kid to hiking and camping with me ~ A.J. Redmona greatfamilyopportunity!

May 9th - 10th I am taking my little girl (age 7) on her first hike and primitive camp out. She has been after me for a year to go primitive camping. My wife is coming along also. I have selected a location about 1.5 hours out of Charlotte going into the mountains.

We will hike 1.4 miles to camp. There is a stream close by to learn about filtering water on the trail. The camp location has a “pit toilet” if needed. She clams she is going in the woods. There is a water fall and trout fishing in the area also. Day time temps of mid 70s and lows around 50.

If anyone would like to bring out a kid and join us let me know and I will post it as a meet up. There is a limited amount of space to about 20 more campers at this camp area.

Ray has added more gear for the loaner program!! This includes 4 bicycles, 1 Mountain Bike, 1 fat tire bike, and 2 road bikes. He also has the helmets. He thought that since the club is expanding in different directions with more hiking and biking, this would be a great addition. Contact Ray for more information if you are interested! <carpenter.raymond@gmail.com>

Introducing... ANDY TAYLOR

Ray’s Loaner Gear Program

MISSION STATEMENT:We are a group of people that get together to shareour love of water and the outdoors. We paddle local waters as well as water

throughout the Southeast. We also share trips,

information, knowledge, and even get together

for meal. We have many functions that are kid and pet friendly. Get out and take in all the splendor that nature has to offer you. All are welcome.

Although our primaryfunction is �atwater paddling, we also do hikes, backpacking,

camping, bicycling, and photography. We are up for anything outdoors.We have NO RULES

except to have fun andlook out for each other.

bicycles, 1 Mountain Bike, 1 fat tire bike, and 2 road bikes. He also has the helmets. He thought that since the club is expanding in different directions with

Recipe compliments of Mike Janeski12” Dutch Oven, lined with heavy duty aluminum foil.

Grease the foil with butter on the bottom, and 2” up the sides.

Dump in one large can of sliced peaches. Dump in a second can drained of the juice.Take one box cake mix (vanilla, yellow, or spice), and using your hand, spread and crumble the cake mix evenly across the top of the peaches. The cake mix should be 1/4 to 3/8” deep on top of the peaches. Usually you only need about three fourths of the box cake mix for this.

Set Dutch oven on top of 8-10 hot charcoal briquettes.Install top on the dutch oven place 10-12 hot briquettes on top.

Let it bake for 45 minutes, but check after 20 minutes. Cobbler should be bubbling up through the cake mix on top. Considered ‘done’ when top of cake mix is golden brown.

Remove oven from briquettes on bottom, and remove briquettes from top.Let cool for 10 min. then serve.

Note: You can also add blue berries to the mix of peaches, pears, etc.

Member since: 2009Tell us a little about yourself.I have lived in the US since 1965 and in Rock Hill since 1971. I retired from the textile industry 2003. Brenda & I have been married for many years, we have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. I love wood working and yard work.

Do you currently kayak, camp or go hiking?I like to hike, go Kayaking and bike riding. I am looking into a truck tent for the back of my pickup.

What type of paddling do you prefer? ie. whitewater, flatwater, day or weekend adventures.I have two kayaks a Wilderness Tsunami 125 & 145. I prefer flat water with a few riffles; also in coastal waters. Mostly day trips, but may get into camping.

12” Dutch Oven, lined with heavy duty aluminum foil.

Dutch Oven Cobbler

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(A great THANKS to Andy Hoxie for putting this together!!)

The following items should be considered when writing up the details for a meetup:

REAL BASICS:What do you want to do? Should be obvious but don’t as-sume. Is this a paddle, a hike, a camping trip, a social meet-ing?

When? The time you want folks at the meet up spot is the date and time that should go into the Meetup.com form. In the details add more info like: time underway and expected duration. If a carpool location is involved please state when to be there and when the group will be departing.

Where? There are a couple things to consider. You need

to name and/or describe the place where the event will occur. You also need to identify where you want people to meet up. You can be very general on the first but must be specific on the meet up location. If the spot has a street ad-dress, that should be no problem. Entering the address in the Meetup.com form will generate a Google map. Check to ensure that the map really does reflect where you want to meet up. Providing landmarks and highway numbers might be helpful if the location is remote.

THE FINER POINTS:Describe the event. Tell folks what they can expect. Winding black water river, flat water, lake, scenery, rapids, etc. This is where you’re trying to “sell” folks to sign up for your event.

River conditions: Give insight as to the expected state of the river: normal/below normal/ above normal. Provide a link to the relevant USGS gauge and explain if there are limits at which the paddle will take place. State what will happen to the event if the river goes outside of the paddelable limits.

Weather forecast: Give the best guess at the time of posting. (Winds are often an issue so be sure you have considered them.) Will you be updating the forecast? If conditions are shakey and a Go - No Go decision is likely how will you notify attendees?

Experience: What level is appropriate for this paddle? Newbie, some moving water skills, intermediate? How long is the paddle and how far apart are expected breaks. Trip speed?

What to bring: State what type of boat would be appropriate. Always remind about bringing a PFD and a whistle. What other gear? Sprayskirt, food, water, lights, dry suit, gloves, layered clothing, bug spray, change of clothes, etc.

Put in and take out: Tell folks what they can expect at the put in and take out. Pier, sandy beach, concrete ramp, gravel parking. Describe any difficulties that might be encountered. Are there restrooms?

Shuttle: State if one will be needed and briefly describe. It seems the shuttle causes an undue amount of anxiety at an event. Calm their fears.

Attendance: If there are any restrictions on RSVP’s mention that and explain. There may be limits on the number of attendees or limits on when the RSVP’s are open.

Costs: Are there any costs associated with this event: camp site fees, park entrance fees, parking fees, boat ramp fees. How are they paid?

Post paddle happenings: If possible, plan a dining / meeting experience for after the time on the water. It’s an excellent time to build camaraderie, to unwind, and talk about the paddle. Do folks need a change of clothes for this? Give a rough guess on expense. If going to a restaurant, providing a link is nice.

Contact info: State how attendees can get in touch with the Event Host. If you are using a cellphone you might wish to include the likelihood of cell coverage at the meet up locales.

GENERAL NOTE:We want you to participate and organize events. Please feel free to ask for help. We do not mind helping research and develop an event. Don’t be afraid of making a mistake, we’ve all been there. There’s a ton of experience in the club and everyone is going to pull together to ensure a fun time!

Things to consider....(A great THANKS to Andy Hoxie for putting this together!!)(A great THANKS to Andy Hoxie for putting this together!!)

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Looks like I missed a good one! Annual Florida Adventure - 2/20/15

at Oklawaha Canoe Outpost & Resort Inc

We decided to go a bit later in the year as we seem to always get a cold spell in January. We stayed at Oklawaha Canoe Outpost & Resort as it is close to Juniper Springs and Silver River as well as The Ocklawaha River. That gives us many paddling opportunities in this area.

Esther Muzzillo - “From manatees to monkeys, I think we have Florida covered. Enjoyed our eateries as well. Frog legs were great also. Wonderful trip with fantastic friends. Always a great time”

Michael Burns - Great trip, perfect weather

Jim C - “Ray, thanks for organizing this trip. I had a great time, the paddles were interesting and fun. Looking forward to thenext paddle”

Yvonne Cook - “I was expecting so much from this paddle and I was NOT disappointed it was GREAT can’t wait to do it again. Thanks to Dave an Ray for organizing and keeping Mike under control, also a big thank you to the many fellow paddlers for assisting me in and out of my kayak, love y’all”

Ray Carpenter - “The paddles were awesome. Great weather and lots of wildlife. I think everyone had their expectations met. The only downer for me was at the campground, the operator of the grounds being an idiot. I was disappointed that we all seemed so spread out and did not seem to have much contact with each other. If we were to stay there again I would hope that we all camp together. I believe that next year will be a different area of Florida.

Looks like I missed a good one!Looks like I missed a good one!Looks like I missed a good one!Looks like I missed a good one!Looks like I missed a good one!Looks like I missed a good one!

Member since: 2010Tell us a little about yourself.Retired from an insurance career. I am originally from Chicago but I’ve lived in the South since 1971, first in Knoxville, then Nashville, then here in Fort Mill in1989.Been paddling since Boy Scouts, mainly canoes of all sorts. I’ve done multi-day canoe camping trips in Alaska and Canada and got into whitewater while living in Tennessee. I have one son and two grandchildren who all live in Fort Mill, near me.

Do you currently kayak, camp or go hiking?I currently own three canoes and three kayaks and enjoy camping, hiking, paddling and life in general. Kayak, canoe, camp and hike - don’t make me choose!

What type of paddling do you prefer? ie. whitewater, flatwater, day or weekend adventures.Whitewater first, up to Class III. Weekend and weeklong adventures are great!Former whitewater canoe enthusiast but now enjoy the more mellow aspects of paddling with the Cruisers. However I still like an occasional Class III rapid!

Member since: 2010Tell us a little about yourself.

Introducing... TOM JANZEN

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Member since: 2008 Tell us a little about yourself.In July of 2008, at age 61, I started kayaking in response to a newspaper article about the newly-started Catawba Cruisers. I bought a kayak on Tuesday and paddled on Friday, doing three miles upstream from Landsford Canal State Park and three back. That day, I thought I might never be able to use my arms again, but I came back for more a week later. I’ve now done 287 paddles and am running Class II & III.

Do you currently kayak, camp or go hiking? Yep, all three whenever possible!

What type of paddling do you prefer? ie. whitewater, flatwater, day or weekend adventures.Narrow rivers and creeks. Class I & II.

Tell us a little about yourself.

Introducing... BETTY BEAMGUARD

Submitted by Clare the Trashgal on Meetup

2nd AnnualEssential Guide To Paddling The Parks

The National Park System offers endless miles of water for paddling sports/Flat water. Whitewater. Tranquil pools and rising tides. All

this and more abounds in the National Park System’s water world. Though often described as “more than 84 million acres” of landscape, the system also embraces endless miles of streams, lakeshore, and ocean front. It’s a watery landscape you can explore for half-a-day, or for the rest of your life.

Beyond the park units with their waterborne adventures, there are more than a dozen water trails overseen by the National Park Service worth dipping a paddle into.

Our 2nd Annual Essential Guide to Paddling the Parks is bigger, and better, than last year’s first edition. Along with the feature stories mentioned above, the guide includes safe boating tips from the National Safe Boating Council as well as a rundown on the 18 trails in the National Water Trails System. National Parks Conservation Association staff provide an overview of the fun that can be had paddling in the parks, as well as the work being done to keep park waters healthy.You can dive into the guide right now by clicking on its cover in the right-hand column, purchase a print copy for $14.95 via Magcloud, or take it a story at a time as we roll out the content on the Traveler in the coming weeks and months. Whichever approach you choose, we invite you to sit back and relax with our paddling guide, and begin planning your next adventure!

submitted byMike Janeski on Meetup

Kayak merit badge book BSA finally adopted a Kayaking merit badge a year or two ago, and the merit badge text book that goes along with it is very good. These paper- back books can be purchased at any Boy Scout store or the national store on Westinghouse Blvd. Cost is about $4. A wealth of information for the new kayaker. And you don’t have to be in scouting to purchase one.

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submitted byMike Janeski on Meetup

another great read....another great read....another great read....

Recently, Toni Clear had a conversation with David Tagye, whom she met through the Hickory Outdoor Group a few years ago. He is a certified Canoe/Kayak Instructor and will be happy to provide our group both certified and uncertified classes on Lake Hickory.

Below is an outline for the classes and he will be willing to provide as many as we like. Certified classes are 6/class - $50 for two 3 hour sessions with a lunch break in between. Un-certified classes are 4 hours long and he can accomodate up to 20/30 with assistance from our seasoned members - $300 for the class and his time. Please contact Toni if you are interested!

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Recently, Toni Clear had a conversation with David Tagye, whom she met through the Hickory Outdoor Group a few years ago. He is a certified Canoe/Kayak Instructor and will be happy to

Opportunity: Certified /Uncertified ClassesOpportunity: Certified /Uncertified ClassesOpportunity: Certified /Uncertified Classes

How to Dress for Kayaking - Safety and Theories - Co Authored by Dana Chladek

Dressing for kayaking involves two main issues: comfort and safety. It is difficult to make blanket statements about how to dress, because there is no single “standard” person or paddler. Here are a few general guidelines to keep in mind:

Children & people with smaller ratios of Volume / Surface Area (thinner people) need more protection.• People with infirmities need more protection.• There are individual differences: “fast” coolers and “slow” coolers.• Consider the possibility of cold-water-shock (which can bring sudden death) vs. the possibility of death due to hypothermia.• Consider this question, “How long do you feel you need to be protected against immersion? 15 minutes? 1 hour? 5 hours? ....”•

When deciding how to dress, consider these factors: your personal paddling skills, the leadership skills available for the day (yours or the trip leaders), and paddling experience (yours and others in the group).Many experienced paddlers feel you should take a conservative position, particularly if you are a solo or new paddler. Don’t assume that you will not capsize. Dress so that you would be able to tolerate a swim at any point. This is why we use water temperature, and not air temperature, as the standard for dressing decisions. Consider how long you might be in the water and still be safe. Most experienced (4 Star) paddlers would want to be able to tolerate a minimum of 45 minutes in the water and then still be comfortable while wet in the boat. If your skills are lower than 4 Star, you need to increase that time to between one and two hours.Water conducts heat away from the body much faster than air. Sources differ on the exact rate of heat loss, but we can conservatively estimate the heat loss as at least 5 times faster as air. This has very definite consequences meaning if you are unprotected you will need to raise your metabolism rate by at least 5 times in order to maintain normal body temp. To do that you will need to breathe at least 5 times faster than you do at rest. Breathing at that rate is likely an impossibility (try it - it’s about 60 - 75 breaths per minute) -- even more so if you are panicked and attempting a self rescue. Your only hope is to protect yourself using proper clothing.

LAYER SYSTEM - Dressing for any outdoor activity involves layering. The three main layers are the base layer, insulation layer, and protection layer.

BASE LAYER - This a layer of thin garments against your skin. Its function is to keep you dry and comfortable. By keeping your skin dry, it keeps you warmer. People refer to this as the wicking layer, because it moves moisture away from your skin to the next layer.

INSULATION LAYER - Depending on the water and air temperature (and the above safety issues) the thickness of this layer will vary. It also needs to be of a material that will not absorb water. An insulation layer can consist of one medium-weight garment or of two different thinner garments.

OUTER LAYER - The outer layer will help against both convection ( which is the exchange of heat between fluids -- in this case, between the water/perspiration in contact with your body and the surrounding water) and conduction (the exchange of heat due to the direct contact of body and liquid).

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Base layers and Insulation layers: need to be hydrophobic fabrics. These fabrics absorb little water, and are highly breathable. A 90% Polypropylene, 10% Lycra blend (Innova) is the least water absorbent fabric on the market. Rapidstyle, Kokatat, Stolquist, and Mountain Surf all make base layers of this fabric. Other options for insulating layers are Patagonia’s Capilene and non-baggy fleeces (such as Powerstretch). It is important to note that if you are immersed and are not wearing a dry suit, cold water will flow through these fabrics.Waterproof Insulation Layers: made of materials such as neoprene and Fuzzy Rubber (Malden’s Aquashell). These fabrics keep you warm by insulating and by limiting cold water exchange. Water cannot go through the fabrics; the flow is limited to seepage through the seams and openings. A thin layer of water trapped against your skin is warmed by the body. These fabrics are not very breathable, and we don’t recommend wearing them under a breathable dry suit.Paddling Jacket Outer Layers: Paddling Jackets have neck and wrist closures made of neoprene or Darlexx. In an immersion situation water will seep through the closures. These loose-fitting layers do not insulate the way a wet suit does. To prepare yourself for an immersion situation, wear some waterproof insulation layers underneath the paddling jacket, especially on your core.Dry Outer Layers: only dry tops or dry suits with latex gaskets will keep you completely dry. These layers do not insulate, so insulation must be worn underneath.

Of Interest - expanding your knowledgeOf Interest - expanding your knowledgeOf Interest - expanding your knowledgeThis article was posted by Andy Hoxie on Meetup. For more information, reference these two articles:

http://www.coldwatersafety.org/ColdShock.html and http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/pages/expertcenter/how-to-dress/How-to-Dress-1.shtml

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Ingredients:1/4 cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), 5 pounds new potatoes3 (16 oz) pkgs cooked kielbasa sausage (or similar), cut into 1 inch pieces8 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed4 pounds fresh shrimp *Optional....peeled & deveined1 Beer (optional)

Preparation:Heat large pot of water (+beer if using) over outdoor cooker, or medium-high heat indoors. Add Old Bay to taste, bring to a boil. Add potatoes and sausage; cook for about 10 minutes. Add the corn; cook another 5 minutes,

then add the shrimp when everything else is almost done; cook for 3 or 4 minutes. **Note.. in SC they DO NOT peel the shrimp**. Drain off liquid and pour the contents out onto a picnic table covered with newspaper. Grab a paper plate and a beer and enjoy!

PAGE 8 MORE GREAT RECIPES!!

EGGPLANT PARMESAN ~ MARINARA SAUCE ~ 2 large cans of crushed tomatoes 6 garlic cloves chopped (use 1 large can peeled roma tomatoes less if you prefer - to taste) olive oil fresh basil, chopped 1 large carrot peeled and chopped fresh oregano (dried is fine) 1 medium onion chopped Salt & pepper

Saute garlic, onion and carrot in olive oil until soft. Add crushed tomatoes. Squish peeled tomatoes carefully in your hand (they squirt!!) into small chunks and add to pot (include the liquid in the can). Bring to a slow boil then simmer stirring often at least 30 minutes. Season to taste. If using fresh basil, slice into thin strips. Keep adding till you get the flavors right :) about 1-2 tsp each for dried spices, 1/2-1 tsp salt & pepper. The Sauce will be slightly thickened and chunky.

~ EGGPLANT ~2 large purple eggplants 4 cups of shredded cheese (I used one bag of mozzarellaparmesian cheese -about 1/2 cup and one bag of mixed italian cheese; mix them together)lots of olive or canola oil and one bag of mixed italianItalian seasoned bread crumbs 4 eggs

Cut stems off eggplant; peel. Slice into 1/2 inch slices. Beat eggs in large bowl with about 1/4 cup of water to make an egg wash. Dip slices into egg; then coat with breadcrumbs. Brown eggplant till crispy, not burned, in large frypan with about 1/2 inch of oil covering the bottom. Add oil to the pan repeatedly after your batches - make sure the oil is hot before adding the eggplant.

Lay paper bags on counter and top with paper towels. Let eggplant drain on paper towel (press another sheet on top forcing out extra oil). Or to bake: spread uncooked eggplant slices on cookie sheet sprayed with PAM; also spray the tops of slices as well. Bake till golden brown. When all the eggplant is cooked you can prepare the casserole.

Spread marinara sauce lightly on bottom of baking dish - 9x13 or 11x15 is fine. Top sauce with eggplant overlapping slightly to completely cover the bottom. Spread sauce over eggplant; then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Repeat process until casserole is full ending with a layer of sauce. Sprinkle with parmesian cheese. Bake 30 minutes covered. Top with mozarella cheese and bake 10 minutes more uncovered until casserole is bubbling on the edges and piping hot throughout. Enjoy! **I do not put mozzarella cheese on top until just before serving**

Ingredients:1/4 cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®),

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Ingredients: FROGMORE STEW (or LOW COUNTRY BOIL)

contributed by Toni ClearYields 2 pans; freezes well!

TONI SEZ: Please keep in mind I am Italian so everything is approximate in my world :)

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