Geocaching
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Shepherdstown, WV
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: All. No previous experience necessary.
Have you ever wanted to go geocaching? Do you even know what geocaching is? Geocaching is like treasure hunting with a GPS (Global Positioning System). On this trip, you will learn the basics of using a GPS. Using a GPS, we go to specific coordinates. At these coordinates, sometimes there is a question that can only be answered by visiting that place, sometimes there is a container to find, and sometimes that container is really tiny, making one really search for it. Geocaching combines the fun of walking and exploring new places with the challenge of looking for something. It ranges in difficulty from very easy to extremely challenging.

For this trip, we will be doing a large virtual cache in Shepherdstown, WV. A virtual cache is one where you go to a location to answer a question. This particular cache has multiple locations, offering a beautiful and complete tour of this quaint town, as well as some local history. Along the way, we may even do a couple other regular caches, as well. Afterwards, we can enjoy lunch in town at one of the many restaurants.

Be prepared to do a lot of walking. If you have a GPS, please bring it, however, you do not need a GPS to do this event.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Whitewater Rafting on the Cheat River
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Albright, WV
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$92 members, $100 non-members
$192 members with double room, $200 non-members with double room
$292 members with single room, $400 non-members with single room
Level: Prior paddling experience required.
Get ready for the ultimate outdoor adventure - whitewater rafting down the Cheat River in West Virginia. Trip length can be anywhere from 3 - 5 hours, depending on water levels. Experienced guides will lead us through Class III to V rapids as we travel this enchanting trip of intermediate level rapids. Feel the thrills and excitement of whitewater on a challenging river ride tour. Included in your adventure is a tasty riverside picnic.

Overnight lodging is available at the scenic Alpine Lake Resort. The accommodations are shared cabin-style vacation cottages with cooking facilities and cozy living areas. Other resort amenities to enjoy for the weekend include golfing, boating, tennis, swimming, fishing, nature hikes, biking, and fitness center (*extra fees for golfing). You may arrive on Friday evening after 4PM for the overnight program and stay through Sunday at 10AM. Lodging cost for two nights is an additional $100 per person for a double occupancy room, $200 for a single room.

Wetsuits are provided by the outfitter. This is a rain or shine event. We must meet the outfitter at 10AM. Drive time from the Washington metropolitan area is about 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2009

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Introduction to Outrigger Canoeing and Dragon Boating
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Anacostia Boathouse
Washington, DC
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: All. No previous experience necessary.
If you like the water, come try out this new sport. The National Capital Area Women's Paddling Association (NCAWPA) will be offering a novice class for WWO on outrigger canoeing and dragon boating. We'll learn about the history and use of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoes and Chinese Dragon Boats and paddling techniques for each of these boats. We'll also hear about racing as well as recreational paddling opportunities with the club. The NCAWPA spearheaded the development of dragon boating on the East Coast with their racing team, the DC Dragons. Their outrigger crew, the NCA Outrigger, was one of the first women's outrigger teams on the East Coast. After the orientation class and a short break for lunch, we'll take one of their 36-foot outrigger canoes out on the water to practice what we have learned. If there are enough people attending the class, we may even have a chance to try out the dragon boat.

If you would like to get a glimpse of these beautiful boats prior to our class, the 2009 Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Washington, DC on May 16-17, 2009 at Thompson's Boat House in Georgetown and the Washington Monumental Outrigger Canoe Race will be held on June 20, 2009 at Anacostia Community Boathouse. NCAWPA's web site is http://www.ncawpa.org/.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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WWO Special Event - 30th Anniversary Pool Party
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Member's Home
Leesburg, VA
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$5 members, $10 non-members
Level: Everyone welcome!
Come join us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of WWO in the great outdoors. The pool will keep us cool. Other games like horseshoes, volleyball or card games and dominos will be available as well. You can surprise us with your favorite dish to share. Meat and veggie burgers and dogs will be provided. If you are kayaking that day, plan on joining us afterwards. You will be within 10 miles of the party. If a burn ban is not in effect we can have a small fire to toast marshmellows and tell stories of the various WWO events we enjoyed over the years.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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Geocaching
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Alexandria, VA
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: All. No previous experience necessary.
Have you ever wanted to go geocaching? Do you even know what geocaching is? Geocaching is like treasure hunting with a GPS (Global Positioning System). On this trip, you will learn the basics of using a GPS. Using a GPS, we go to specific coordinates. At these coordinates, sometimes there is a question that needs to be answered that can only be answered by visiting that place, sometimes there is a container to find, and sometimes that container is really tiny, making one really search for it. Geocaching combines the fun of walking and exploring new places with the challenge of looking for something. It ranges in dificulty from very easy to extremely challenging.

For this trip, we will be doing caches in Alexandria, VA. If you have a GPS, please bring it; however, you do not need a GPS to do this event.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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Introduction to Rowing
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Anacostia Community Boathouse
Washington, DC
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$45 members, $50 non-members
Level: All. No previous experience necessary.
This program is an introduction to rowing. The Capital Rowing Club will give us an introduction to sweep rowing including an introduction to equipment, terminology, boat safety and basics of the rowing stroke and body mechanics. No previous experience is required. For more information check out their web page at http://www.capsrowing.org/Home_Page.html.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 20, 2009

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