8/29/2020 Root River (Whalen to Rushford)

8.29.2020 Root River (Whalen to Rushford – River Gradient (3.4 ft/mile )

Today marks the COVID 15 trip.  We had as usual perfect conditions, with 80° air and all sun, mild to strong breeze and a 70° water temperature.  Our water stage was at 3.87 feet (8.86 at Rushford), slightly low, but that added to the maneuvering challenge for the day.  The lower the water, the more centralized the current and sharper turns are needed to avoid some kind of disaster.  We did make it through the day with no mishaps, and that even included Steve bringing a newbie—usually the definite start of a disaster.  We are happy to report that the newbie for the day, Pat C turned out to be a good sport and a capable paddler so he paddled through with the best of us.  Another first for this crew—to have a Steve visitor make the entire trip.  The rest of the tour included;   Old Pat S, Bill, Teresa, Art, Tom, Steve, Pat C, and Me.  We had a great day with some real fun running the rapids and corners.  We cruised along at a 3.8 mph average and finished in 4 hours and 10 minutes plus over an hour in stops, to make it a leisure day.  We did have our share of low spots due to the water stage and ended up high centered on pure gravel in the river, always a bad feeling when your kayak is grinding in the gravel.

Wildlife for the day included many Eagles—quite common on this river, Geese, Ducks, and a Deer wading in the water (but no picture, cameraman was sleeping).  As always, it was a great day.

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Our music selection for today was decided by : Alan Jackson

Chattahooche and Summertime Blues

 

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1 Response to 8/29/2020 Root River (Whalen to Rushford)

  1. Pat says:

    Bill, I would like to inquire further about the kayak owned by Jack Miller. I am at pcavadini82@gmail.com

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