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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2011 TSRA Board of Directors!

Do you want to nominate someone for the 2011 TSRA Board of Directors? Do YOU want to be on the board? We would love to have you! Please fill out this form to nominate someone for the board.



Basic River Rescue
 
Upside down, disoriented, and looking for an oxygen rich environment, we have all been there. If you haven’t been there yet, or haven’t been there recently, it’s coming… There is an old saying in paddling – We are all between swims. Aside from a solid roll, nothing builds as much confidence as being calm and feeling in control when swimming. If you want to build your confidence, be an asset to your paddling group, or remain calm during those OBE’s (out of boat experiences) then this is the class for you.  This event is informative, empowering and FUN. It will fill up quickly, register as soon as possible. 
 
 
Skills Covered:
Safely swimming in whitewater. Performing the perfect self rescue. Eskimo Rescues. Recovering boats and gear. Pushing, pulling, and dragging boats. Pulling swimmers. Throwing and catching ropes. Wading in swiftwater. Boat over boat rescue and deep water re-entry. Rescue Theory. Essential gear.
 
 
Logistics:
The class will be held September 18th and 19th at the Hiwassee River. We will be staying in the bunkhouse at Hiwassee Outfitters. No need to bring a tent, just a sleeping bag or sheets.  Plan to arrive Friday night for registration and hanging out around the fire. If you cannot make it Friday night, please be there Saturday morning by 8 a.m. EASTERN TIME. Breakfast will be provided both days, as well as dinner on Saturday. You will be responsible for your own lunch. There are only 30 spots available in the bunkhouse – First come, first serve. There will be camping sites available, but you will need your own camping gear.
 
Course Requirements:
Attendees should be comfortable paddling Class I-II whitewater – recreational boaters are welcome. Attendees must bring their own boat and gear – helmets are required. You should dress for repeated and extended immersion. Neoprene pants are advised, for both warmth and protection from scrapes and bruises. Closed toe shoes are highly recommended, we will be rock hopping and wading in the riverbed. Neoprene socks and/or sandals expose your toes and the soles of your feet to injury. If you do not own a throw bag - DO NOT BUY ONE. You can share with someone else, and at the class you will learn what kind of throw bag is best for you and your paddling. 
 
Fee:
The cost for the event is $60. The fee is to cover the actual expenses of the event. This includes 2 nights in the bunkhouse, ACA insurance, and meals. This event is considered a service to our members and the paddling community. The TSRA is not making money on this event. If you have a good time and learn valuable skills, then consider making a donation to the TSRA. When you register, you will be emailed a packet containing a map, a suggested equipment list, equipment rental locations and other information.
 
For more information please contact Trent Ganstine -
 


TSRA On Radio Free Nashville (RFN)
TSRA's President, Trent Ganstine, along with board members Jack Lyle and Gene Levine represented TSRA on RFN. The radio program, "Voices of Change", hosted by Tracey Hawk of Community Shares, gave a great interview of our illustrious representatives. Click on the link below to hear the interview. (RFN Interview, wma file)

 
CALLING ALL TRIP LEADERS!!
Want to help TSRA, have some fun, and change people's lives?

LEAD A TSRA TRIP IN 2010!
You don't have to be Eric Jackson to lead a TSRA trip, although if he calls we won't turn him down.  You DO need a moderate amount of skill, a desire to help people, and some common sense (OK, I know this eliminates some of you, but we're willing to overlook that last one.) 

If you have a favorite stream, trail, cave, or bike route that you'd like to show to others, please contact me and we'll put it on the 2010 Calendar!  I promise you won't be sorry.  You'll get a LOT in return!

To lead a trip, contact Jack Lyle: JLYLE@HVUD.COM      
                                                Cell Phone: 615-394-8024
                                                Home (nights): 615-376-9179


 

 

 

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The Founding and Early Days of TSRA, a Video History Project

TSRA has an on-going video/audio history project featuring interviews and conversations with some of the founding members. Here is a short Quicktime movie, (2MB) "The Genesis of TSRA with Bob Miller"

 
A group of TSRA paddlers running Wooten's Folly rapid in Clear Creek canyon on the Cumberland Plateau.
©David Pelren
 
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