The following suggestions are for paddlers who wish to be NOT WELCOME on AMC NY-NoJ Chapter canoe and kayak trips.

1. Register late by phone or ask the leader to make special arrangements, then don't show up.
   
   
2. Cancel your registration a couple of days before a trip, and expect your deposit back.
   
   
3. Don't include an SASE, or your phone number in your trip registration.
   
   
4. Bring along your pet or un-registered guests.
   
   
5. Usually arrive late at the meeting place.
   
   
6. Let others unload the boats, carry them to the river and load them after the trip.
   
   
7. Forget to get a life jacket or paddle until the trailer has left.
   
   
8. Always be the last to be ready to paddle, or to leave camp.
   
   
9. Expect your partner to get you out of trouble while you enjoy the ride.
   
   
10. Expect to be paid for bringing unrequested food items.
    
    
11. While driving the shuttle, lag behind the car in front of you.
    
    
12. Complain often to the trip leader(s) about: your partner, others on the trip, paddle list, food and cooking, camp facilities, quality of put-in or take-out, river esthetics, or weather.
    
    
13. Don't volunteer for a camping chore or disappear when it's time to do your chore.
    
    
14. Leave your paddle and PFD on the river bank until all the canoes are loaded on the trailer.
    
    
15. Expect the leader(s) to supply the things that you forgot, like: tent, sleeping bag, clothing, rainwear, gloves, hat or lunch.

Last updated: January, 2000