Trip Coordinator's Responsibilities
The following information is reprinted with permission from the Carolina Canoe Club.
  1. Be familiar with the place you plan to paddle - river, lake, etc. - and the surrounding area,
    put-ins, take-outs, and safe water levels. Obtain maps when needed.
  2. Determine the meeting place and time and camping arrangements.
  3. Have a list of names and phone numbers of the participants, so they can be contacted if necessary.
  4. Select an alternate trip when necessary.
  5. Limit the number of participants if necessary; divide into smaller groups when needed.
  6. Try to screen participants and, when necessary, politely refuse to take any paddler who you feel is not qualified.
  7. Check all boaters for proper equipment, i.e., life jackets, spare paddles, flotation, water, sunscreen, hats, first aid kits, spare clothes, throw bags, helmets.
  8. Lead or assign the lead to a boater who knows the area being paddled; assign a skilled sweep boat to bring up the rear.
  9. Acquaint the group with plans and organization of the trip, including the lunch stop and anticipated hazards.
  10. Station skilled boaters downstream at hard or long rapids, ensuring that throw bags are available when needed.
  11. Respect the rights of property owners and thank them for access and camping privileges.
  12. Fill out a trip report and submit it to the Houston Canoe Club Fleet Captain.