# Event Details - **Event Name**: TRR Southeast Rendezvous - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Sign-Up Link: https://forms.gle/9oXtXbvoyxuXEyKE8 Who: Veterans, Family Members, and Volunteers. Must have Chapter Coordinator approval to attend this event. Chapter Coordinator: David Shields Event Contact: Chris Green Event: TRR Southeast Rendezvous When: September 4th - 6th Where: Bryson City, TN Shuttles will be available for all participants to get to and from the campground and bunkhouse location. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner will be available as hot meals at scheduled times. There will be items available to put a lunch together prior to each river trip. TRR Alcohol Policy - No alcohol or substance use is allowed prior to or during a paddle with Team River Runner. https://www.teamriverrunner.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TRR-Alcohol-Policy-Updated-for-website.pdf Equipment/Packing List: The closest store is the Nantahala Outdoor Center. This is an outdoor center with some items available for purchase. Closest convenience stores are about 15-20 mins down the mountain. There are outlets and bathrooms in the bunkhouse rooms. The campground has a bathhouse. * As you prepare, be aware that cold weather and rain have impacted previous events. Best to prepare as if it is going to be cold and rainy for the weekend. Waterproofing for your gear (For River and Camping) Dry Clothes Tent (Camping) Sleeping Bag Flashlight/Headlamp (Navigating the campground at night) Snacks Drinks Bedding (Bunkhouse) Cold Weather Gear Rain Gear Each participant will need to bring for the river: Non-cotton clothing appropriate for cold water + forecast temperatures, closed toed water shoes that will stay on in the river, hydration source (water bottle, Gatorade, etc), and snacks as needed. Items provided by TRR Johnson City Chapter: Helmet, Boat, Paddle, Skirt, PFD, Dry Bag, some water shoes are available as needed. Once approved to attend we will get a list of gear that needs to be taken with us. Some splash tops available. Inflatable options are available. These will be on a first come first serve basis. If you want to join, but don’t feel comfortable with one of the rivers, jump in an inflatable. Some raft openings will be available as well. Safety boaters will carry throw ropes, a first aid kit, and other appropriate safety gear. Questions: Can be posted in the event or by using the Team Reach app, code TRRJC423. An email address is all that is required for sign-up, which will remain confidential within the app. You can track all events and communicate with all members directly within the app. Rivers Information: Tuckasegee River https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/3392/main The Tuck is a fun river that runs regularly and is an excellent place to learn to paddle or work on skills. There are many places to practice eddy turns, ferries and peel outs without serious consequences. The minimum 'fun' level is about 450-500 cfs with 800-1500 cfs being a nice level that covers up most of the shallow sections, without being too pushy. The rapids are wave trains/holes with good pools below to recover boats and swimmers. American Whitewater worked with Duke Energy, paddling clubs, and others to negotiate a significant series of dam releases and access areas on the Tuckasegee River starting in 2001. Together we created a vision of a fully accessible Tuckasegee River, from the headwaters to Fontana Reservoir. Controversy around the removal Dillsboro Dam caused delays, but as of 2016 that vision has become a reality with 13 public access areas having been built at strategic intervals along the river. Thanks to the flows and access, the Tuck supports rafting companies, summer camps, float fishing, and significant private boating visits. - Sourced from American Whitewater Nantahala River https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/1101/main The Nantahala is the classic southeastern river for entry level whitewater. Its safe to say that the Nantahala is one of the most rafted streams in the country. Its probably safe to say that more beginners have swum while learning on this river than most others. The majority of the run is cold, splashy class two water. Nantahala falls is the class three exception to the rule. Pattons Run, the first rapid just around the corner from the put-in, sometimes gives beginners a hard time. The Nantahala's most notable feature is its dam-controlled, cold water. Figure about 45 degrees. The 3-day release forecast is the best source of information on planned releases (select 'Nantahala Area' from the dropdown menu), and you can also check out the annual release calendar on that same webpage. The river is completely roadside along US 19 and US 74 about an hour west of Asheville, between Bryson City and Andrews, North Carolina. The Forest Service maintains the put-in. The take-out is behind the Nantahala Outdoor Center on river left. NOC maintains a large parking area. -Sourced from American Whitewater Ocoee River (Possible) https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/1780/main Originally managed by the Eastern Tennessee Power Company, the Ocoee River was dammed to build hydroelectric plants. The Ocoee No. 1 and Ocoee No. 2 Dams were built between 1910 and 1913 featuring wooden flumes that divert the waters of the Upper and Middle Ocoee along an elevated path before they drop into the hydroelectric powerhouses. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) purchased the power system in 1939. In September 1976, the wooden flume diverting water on the Middle Ocoee was shut down for reconstruction and the river ran unabated. The river attracted lots of attention, as boaters flocked to the Middle Ocoee to run its five miles of continuous whitewater rapids. Rafting companies sprang up while the TVA hurried to repair the flume to again divert water from the Ocoee. After much resistance and a Congressional Act, TVA agreed to schedule 116 days of recreational whitewater releases per year on the Middle Ocoee. Whitewater racing events have been held on the Ocoee since 1978, bringing the river to the attention of the world. The Ocoee has also been called the birthplace of freestyle kayaking, hosting the first-ever Ocoee Rodeo at Second Helping in 1983. The Ocoee has become one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the world, attracting over 250,000 visitors annually. The Middle Ocoee's numerous rapids and river formations offer a wealth of currents and surf for creative and skilled paddlers. Class III for its entirety, the Ocoee requires at least strong intermediate skills and a solid river roll for a successful run. The action is fairly continuous from top to bottom, letting up only for a half-mile known as the Doldrums. The top section (from the dam to the Doldrums) is a little harder than the lower section (from the Doldrums to the lake). Many first-timers opt to put in halfway down at Goforth Creek to get a good taste for the river before tackling the full run. - Sourced from American Whitewater - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/almond/trr-southeast-rendezvous/200030414624045 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, summer-camps, camping, kids, calendar, rodeo - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 16 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Almond - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Nantahala River - **lat**: 35.33572 - **long**: -83.61994 - **full address**: Nantahala River, Nantahala River, North Carolina,Nantahala, North Carolina, Almond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TRR Southeast Rendezvous - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/95363aafe2cc71f80662db50b8f8067acd821e342f95f0b2040191f21b93e019-rimg-w1200-h784-dcb8b8a8-gmir?v=1786326082 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TRR Southeast Rendezvous being held? - **A:** TRR Southeast Rendezvous takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Nantahala River, Nantahala River, North Carolina,Nantahala, North Carolina, Almond, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing TRR Southeast Rendezvous ? - **A:** TRR Southeast Rendezvous is organized by Team River Runner Johnson City. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TRR Southeast Rendezvous is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Almond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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