Blackwater River Flyer
Trail Life USA Briarwood Troop AL 254 Blackwater River Canoe Trip April 4‐6 Schedule Arrive at Briarwood by 4:15PM on 04/04 we will leave at 4:30 PM. We have a long way to go Fri. night. Return to Briarwood approx. 4:00 PM on 04/06.
Fishing Licenses No License is required if you are under 16 years old. If you are over 16 and want to fish, a license can be purchased on‐line at https://license.myfwc.com/Customer/CustomerLookup
Potable/Drinking Water You will need 1 ½ gallons (approx. 6 liters) of water, plus what you need for cooking if you don’t want to pump from the river. The river is very clean, but stained (brackish).
$40 per Trailman (or Adult). Please write check to Briarwood Church and try to have 03/17 or 03/31. Sack Supper for Friday. Water only to drink on bus. Bring $$ to eat on the way home Sunday. No glass containers permitted on river. We will be cooking in groups of 2, 3 or 4. o You can join with trailmen from other patrols. o One trailman in each cooking group must pack a stove. o Another trailman in each cooking group must pack a water filter/purifier. o Everyone should pack plenty of snacks. Pack everything in “Dry Bags” (can be purchased at Academy), or pack in double plastic bags. Pack clothes in zip lock bags. o Take rope or bungee to tie your gear in the canoe. It could still be chilly in early April. Make sure you pack a jacket and enough clothes to be able to change into dry clothes. BE PREPARED!!!! Other items to pack: Shoes that can get wet; sun block, sun glasses, hat, TP and trowel, swim suit.
Call Mr. Barber (205.532.3897) or Mr. Neese (205.757.2149) with questions.
Fishing Licenses No License is required if you are under 16 years old. If you are over 16 and want to fish, a license can be purchased on‐line at https://license.myfwc.com/Customer/CustomerLookup
Potable/Drinking Water You will need 1 ½ gallons (approx. 6 liters) of water, plus what you need for cooking if you don’t want to pump from the river. The river is very clean, but stained (brackish).
$40 per Trailman (or Adult). Please write check to Briarwood Church and try to have 03/17 or 03/31. Sack Supper for Friday. Water only to drink on bus. Bring $$ to eat on the way home Sunday. No glass containers permitted on river. We will be cooking in groups of 2, 3 or 4. o You can join with trailmen from other patrols. o One trailman in each cooking group must pack a stove. o Another trailman in each cooking group must pack a water filter/purifier. o Everyone should pack plenty of snacks. Pack everything in “Dry Bags” (can be purchased at Academy), or pack in double plastic bags. Pack clothes in zip lock bags. o Take rope or bungee to tie your gear in the canoe. It could still be chilly in early April. Make sure you pack a jacket and enough clothes to be able to change into dry clothes. BE PREPARED!!!! Other items to pack: Shoes that can get wet; sun block, sun glasses, hat, TP and trowel, swim suit.
Call Mr. Barber (205.532.3897) or Mr. Neese (205.757.2149) with questions.
