Past meeting
Paddle Day at Grand Valley Preserve
(3 ratings)
Meeting Description
Who
- This is a free kayak demonstration day held by Benchmark Outfitters of Blue Ash. They will have a number of different kayaks for people to try out. Benchmark employees and company sales reps will discuss various types of kayaks.
Why
- This will be a great chance to try out a number of kayaks from different companies.
Organized by
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"I will be wearing a red lifejacket and a name tag, "John Cunningham""
--John Cunningham
Details
hi all,
there comes a time when hikers can enjoy a change of pace by taking to the water in a kayak. Benchmark outfitters is holding a free kayak demo day at Grand Valley Preserve, 8270 Glendale-Milford Rd, Camp Dennison OH 45111.
the event will be from noon to 6 pm on Saturday May 3, at the converted gravel pits. There will be dozens of kayaks to try out from several notable manufacturers, Perception, Wilderness Systems, and Dagger. Benchmakr will provide paddles and mandatory lifejackets.
DIRECTIONS--
from I-75, go East on Ronald Reagan Hwy. or, from I-71 go east on Reagan. take the Montgomery Rd Exit, off Ronald Reagan Hwy and go north on Montgomery Rd.
Then, turn right on Remington Rd, OH-126, and follow 126 as Remington Rd. turns into Glendale-Milford Rd. Grand Valley preserve is on the left.
we could perhaps do a hiker/kayaker potluck in midafternoon, also??
Talk About This Meeting
Who Attended
It's estimated that 14 people attended.
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John Cunningham
"Heavy rain in the morning cut into our attendance. Tristate members were about 8 in number, along with quite a few others. after 130 pm, the sky cleared, and it was a great day!" -
Danny
"Beautiful lakes, wish they were open for all to enjoy."
Nathan
"free fun! Not many opportunities for free paddling."