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7.8.2021\u00a0 Upper Black River:\u00a0 Powerhouse to BRF Dam<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facts and Data:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>River Stage:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5.0 ft at Galesville\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Many gauges and non apply directly)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4.25 ft at Neilsville\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a037.5 ft at Black River DS<\/p>\n

Water Temperature: 74\u00b0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Air Temperature:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 66\u00b0<\/p>\n

Length of Paddle:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9.0 miles\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Speed:\u00a0 3.2 miles moving but 2.3 overall\u2014a little delay for the rescue<\/p>\n

Travel Time:\u00a0 3 hours 59 minutes plus 30 minute lunch stop<\/p>\n

Trip Number (21-11)<\/strong> We have had a 3 week hiatus and really missed kayaking.\u00a0 Weddings, RiverFest, and Rain, but we are back.\u00a0 Tried a first today in kayaking the Upper Black River above the BRF Dam, we started at the Powerhouse just below the Hatfield Dam and finished our trip just short of the BRF Dam at the landing of McSweet\u2019s Irish Pub, another pleasant place.\u00a0 The price of the launch is a beer.\u00a0 This was a new, first time experience, as I said, and it was a real ride.\u00a0 We expected rocks and rapids, but after the recent rains we went over many of the rocks, but the rapids were a thrill ride, with many of them being Class 3+.\u00a0 We started out with 3 paddlers\u2014Pat C., Steve, and Me\u2014and we did end with 3 paddlers, but not without incident.\u00a0 We had 2 failures for the day, the first one was Pat on a class 3 and the second was Me\u2014on a simple eddy.\u00a0 I made the big stuff only to go swimming on an eddy\u2014no excuse.\u00a0 Pat was a trooper during his rescue, even though we found out the next day he broke his toe, and will be sidelined for about 6 weeks.\u00a0 We had fun rescuing the kayak down river from the spill and getting the kayaker back in his boat all while fighting some good current.\u00a0 A great time was had by all.\u00a0 The first 3 miles or so were pretty fast and furious, with areas of exceptional calm and beauty, but after that it really became a laid back, flat water trip.\u00a0 The scenery was gorgeous with flowers, mini waterfalls, and great rock formations.\u00a0 The residential cottages and castles starting showing up approximately 2 miles before the end.<\/p>\n

Our wildlife sightings were only 1 Eagle, 2 Herons, and 2 empty Eagle nests.\u00a0 The video for the day was the best that I have ever taken, unfortunately it is all at the bottom of the Black River in the middle of an eddy.\u00a0 Expensive trip, but in the end we all had a great time, but will likely wait a while before doing it again, as we all recover.<\/p>\n

To watch the video click the arrow and then enlarge the screen with the icon in the lower right of the screen.\u00a0 To get back to this page just shrink the page back to normal.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When viewing the still pictures below, click on them and they will also enlarge and then move through the selection with the arrow on your computer.\u00a0 Enjoy!!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our music selection for today is:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wild Ride<\/u><\/em> by Joe Walsh <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n