COP's volunteer leaders run these generally low budget and communitarian type trips; expect to pitch in and help. Costs are typically gas + food. If interested in trip leader training, contact the activity chair, Walt Taylor, at boating (AT) outdoor-pursuits.org or 614/351-3413. For other trip info, call the leaders listed below. Note: Per insurance rules, only COP members can participate on trips with Class III or greater whitewater

The COP home page provides you with a link to previous newsletters. Boating school applications are printed in the monthly newsletter. If you need an application, you can print off an application found in the monthly newsletter. And, don't forget, the COP boating page provides you with a link to the current year trip list and trip leaders.

Check These Sites Out Today And Check Them Often For Updates!

• http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org/activities/boating/index.htm
• http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org/activities/boating/triplist.htm

As boating season progresses please note the class level of the trips listed. A guide of what these river classifications means, is published here in our newsletter. Please use this listing as a guide in evaluating boating trips. Our priority is to have a safe and fun trip for everyone involved!

In-State, Weekend - Day Trips

These trips are led by COP volunteer trip leaders. Locations depend on the availability of water levels and are subject to change. Ohio river trips are primarily Class I & II trips. High water, cool temps and some locations, on particular rivers can bump these trips to Class II+ /III-. Therefore, it is a good idea, to speak to the trip leader, prior to the trip, regarding your boating skills.

There is generally an hour or two of travel each way, so count on these being a pretty much full day activity. Be sure to arrive at the river prepared with a lunch/snacks, sunscreen, drinking water, rain gear, appropriate boating clothes for the weather and water temps and a dry bag to pack them in.

A change of clothes and towel, for after the river is a good thing to pack and leave, in one of the shuttle cars. A couple of dollars towards your carpooling drive is always appreciated.

If you have any medical conditions (asthma, allergies to bee stings, diabetes, required medications, etc.), please identify these to the trip leader prior to arriving, for the trip. For the safety of everyone involved, it is important and your responsibility, to identify any issues that may require additional medical assistance prior to a trip.

Please plan to provide your own gear, including a PFD, which must be properly worn at all times when on or near the water. All trips require the reading and signing of a liability release. Please be courteous and contact trip leaders if you have any questions, prior to the day before the trip and before 10 pm.

Out of State Trips - Multi-day

These trips are led by COP volunteer trip leaders in a low budget, communitarian fashion, so expect to pitch in and help. Costs are typically gas, food and camping fees.

Please pay attention to the level of difficulty when planning to join moving water trips. Generally, moving water experience is required for these trips. Out of state trips range from Class II/III, Class III/IV to IV/V trips. Locations depend on the availability of water levels and are subject to change. In some cases, a solid kayak roll may be required. That information is usually specified in the trip description. As always, it is a good idea, to speak to the trip leader, prior to the trip, regarding your boating skills.

Be sure to arrive at the river prepared with a lunch/snacks, sunscreen, drinking water, rain gear, appropriate boating clothes for the weather and water temps and a dry bag to pack them in.

A change of clothes and towel, for after the river is a good thing to pack and leave in one of the shuttle cars.

If you have any medical conditions (asthma, allergies to bee stings, diabetes, required medications, etc.), please identify these to the trip leader prior to arriving, for the trip. For the safety of everyone involved, it is important and your responsibility, to identify any issues that may require additional medical assistance prior to a trip.

Please plan to provide your own gear, including a PFD, which must be properly worn at all times when on or near the water. With higher classification of river trips, be prepared to have a helmet, as well. All trips require the reading and signing of a liability release. Please be courteous and contact trip leaders if you have any questions, prior to the day before the trip and before 10 pm.

Per insurance rules, only current COP members are permitted on trips Class III and above.