Parys River Rafting Weekend

[Rupert Richter]

Hi all.

I am busy finalising the arrangements for the Parys River rafting weekend. We will be leaving on Friday the 9th of February. We need to be at Hadeda Creek just outside Parys (follow the signs) on Saturday morning at 09:00 for our briefing, and will get into the rafts at about 09:30. So, if you want to leave the Saturday morning thats fine, the rest of us will be at Hadeda Creek at nine. It is approximately 160kms to Parys.

We will most likely be staying at a place called Rocky Ridge. It is next to our venue and on the riverbank. I am not sure of the tariffs of the accommodation, but will post it as soon as I have finalised the negotiations. (Sounds like government....) There are bungalows and stands for the adventurers umogst us! (GS guys camping is compulsary ;D ;D ;D) If you don't want to join us at the venue, go to www.parysinfo.co.za and book somewhere nice for yourself to stay...

The river rafting is very enjoyable, and not very difficult so don't worry you won't drown! Ladies, we need you to come along and enjoy with your hubby's, boyfriends etc. There are only 2man rafts, so bring your partner along. We could have breakfast at Hadeda creek, but they will need to know how many people they need to cater for, so please if you are going and want breakfast, email me your name and for how many you need breakfast.

Now, the cost involved in the river rafting is approximately R240pp and that includes a lunch on the river. This is for about a 4hour paddle. (You won't get tired, bring your partner along....) The rapids are rated according to some international standard out of five, a three and some 2's (out of five). Not difficult at all, just great fun!

Saturday evening we will be going into Parys to a very nice restaurant/pub to have dinner at your own leisure. Sunday morning we will hit the road at about 09:00 and the GS guys will take the scenic road home, while Dave Swart will lead the roadies.

This weekend will be a lot of fun so please, if you want to come, email met at: [e-mail]

If I left out any other crucial info, use the forum...

Baas

[Renier]

Sounds like an interesting weekend.
I was in the area this past weekend and travelled on the Schoemansdrfit Road past Hadeda Creek - saw some great roads with GS potential but I do not think I will be granted access for GS jaagduiwels because of the wild animals. Hadeda is situated 10 km from the tar road on a badly corrugated gravel road. This road is definitely not suitable for road bikes so we will have to think carefully about this one - I was scared I was going to lose bits off my car and was restricted to about 10kph in places

[Rupert Richter]

Hi All

Thanks Renier for your feedback. I think, however, that the road is not all that bad. I did drive it with my 4x4 last year and it seemed that the doors was going to fall off, but this is with a car. The shoulder of this road is not as bad and my personal feeling is that a roadbike can do the trip.

I have the tariff available:
Self catering cottage R125pp/night
Camping R50/tent/night
River rafting: R275pp including a light lunch on the riverbank.


Please let me know if you want to go!

See you there!! ;D ;D ;D

[GSing]

Renier..... Isn't it time to really consider getting a GS ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Rupert Richter]

Hi all

We are at the moment a confirmed 8 people and possibly more. A few people spoke to me after the club social on Friday showing some interest. Please confirm with me BEFORE MONDAY 12:00 IF YOU WILL BE JOINING. I will be making the final bookings then.

If you THINK you want to go also let me know. I'd rather cancel a booking instead of not being able to accommodate you. For the people not wanting to go with a roadbike, feel free to go by car. It's a family adventure and will be lots of fun.

Greetings

Baas