Upper Yough Paddlers Must Respect Local Community

The Upper Yough will have its first Saturday release on May 1, 2010. Since this is Cheatfest Weekend we expect to see a lot of action. The crowded takeout at the Wilderness Voyageurs store and along Maple Street has been a source of irritation to nearby residents for years. American Whitewater recently met with town officials who were considering closing off river access in town. Remember that we are guests of the Town of Friendsville when using this access. Certain activities are causing problems: 1) Changing clothes in public view, especially between cars and the guard rail. AW built a change house for you; please use it!  2) Blocking road traffic with boats or bodies, even momentarily. Look both ways and wait your turn! 3) Consuming alcoholic beverages in public. The town is planning a police presence during releases and citations will be issued to offenders.

Protect access here by showing respect for local residents. Be discrete and courteous, and remind your friends to do the same.