Broad River Kayak/Canoe Camping

This event will complete our
2024 event schedule. This will
give kayak/canoe campers an
opportunity to enjoy a late fall
camping in cooler weather and
hone your liteweight camping
skills. All that's recommended is a
tent or hammock, flashlight, basic
utility items and comfortable
clothing. As we have done in
the past, cooking (dinner and
breakfast with coffee) will be on
campfire or your personal burner
if you choose. I will as usual
use my canoe so I can transport
needed firewood but I ask that
each paddler contribute some
firewood as you can take safely.
We will meetup at Broad River
Greenway canoe access point at
126 Broad River Dr, Shelby, NC
28152 @ 10am

After arrival and loading gear we
will set out on a liesurely float
downstream approximately 8 of
our 13 miles. This will put us near
the SC border where we will set
up camp, build a fire, cook dinner
and enjoy fireside by the Broad
River.

The next morning, get up fix
breakfast enjoy a cup of coffee
before breaking camp and
finishing our trip on a leisurely
float the remaining few miles,

Currently the Broad River is
in the safe paddle zone which
should give us a decent current
to enjoy. there are few shoals
along the way but novice paddlers
should not have any difficulty
navigating this river.

As for food,I sometimes bring
typical add hot water and eat
meals. Other times 1 may bring
steak and potatoes. Bring food
and beverages of your choice.

When paddling solo, I typically
use a hammock with a rain tarp
and sleeping bag. Also I bring a
sharp knife, and cheap cooking
utensils, firestarter and a coffee
cup. My seat from my canoe
makes a good campfire seat. Any
questions don't hesitate to ask
open or privately,

Also just a reminder. For this
event to take place there will
need to be atleast 3 people. So
invite a friend to join with you,

Mid December will usually be
mild night temps upper 40's-50's
so dress comfortable for the
paddle and nighttime

Thanks everyone for making
2024 another successful year
for our group. We are slowly but
surely inching closer to our 100
waterways paddled goal. 2025
will be a exciting year for SC FUN
SENIORS.