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CdB Whitewater Paddling Club Discussions => Paddling => Topic started by: PatB on September 28, 2009, 09:42:57 PM

Title: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: PatB on September 28, 2009, 09:42:57 PM
Assuming the level holds low, I'd love to check out the Main for the first time in a while early on Saturday.

Looking to put-in around 9:30ish. If this sounds interesting to you, please let me know!

All the best,
Pat
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: LouisD on September 29, 2009, 01:22:04 PM
I heard that the levels are going up.
With the nice forecast this week, likely to go up indeed.

LD
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: StephD on September 30, 2009, 04:09:09 PM
Ottawa level  -1 1\4  as  of today!
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: Annie V. on October 01, 2009, 10:17:33 AM
Hey Pat and Steph,

I was on the Ottawa yesterday. Still a good level to run the main.

I'm not sure of my weekend plans yet, but I'm thinking of joining you guys. It has been a while since I paddled with you and it is always a lot of fun.

I'll confirm tomorrow

Annie
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: LouisD on October 01, 2009, 01:13:41 PM
I told the wife I was going kayaking on Sat.
Just have to be back around 18h00 to go and pick up a daughter ending her work shift at that time.
So an earlier departure sounds good to me.
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: ChristianG on October 01, 2009, 06:54:07 PM
Hey... Louis, if you come pick me up (and bring the ramps...), I'll be very happy to join in! Free parking for months must be worth at least a ride... Ha Ha!
--Christian
Title: Not sure I can make it, but what time...
Post by: windowshade on October 01, 2009, 08:50:49 PM
Paul ;D
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: PatB on October 01, 2009, 09:13:00 PM
I will keep you guys posted, still not sure on my plans but if we can get a trip together I'll do my best to be there!

Steph can't make it as she has an appointment that can't be missed, but I'm still thinking about going!

Keep me posted!
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: PatB on October 02, 2009, 12:32:00 AM
Paul - if I'm in, I'd say put-in at 9:30-10ish. Want to be home in time for dinner! :)
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: windowshade on October 02, 2009, 10:28:42 AM
I'll see what the weather is for tomorrow and post tonight.

Hopefully I will make it.

Paul
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: PatB on October 02, 2009, 12:13:50 PM
Please confirm here later today and I'll check the forum this evening!

Driving to Ottawa area for the weekend later today, will bring my kayak in case we've got a trip going.

Best,
Pat
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: David macdonald on October 02, 2009, 02:20:27 PM
I'd be up for joining you guys if you are infact going

Dave
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: ChristianG on October 02, 2009, 03:10:15 PM
Dave Howlett and I could be in too, if there's a go...

--Christian
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: LouisD on October 02, 2009, 03:29:42 PM
Rendez-vous point for me should be Eagleson park&drive
as I have to pick up my daughter at Saunders farm right after. 18h00 -> Opposite direction all the way.
I'll be driving to Manotick late this evening, have a short sleep, then open them eyes just enough to get to Eagleson on automatic.

Say 8h00am @ Eagleson Park&Drive.
Let's see if I remember to put the ramps somewhere...

LDzzzz
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: Robertm on October 02, 2009, 06:12:36 PM
I'll go. Not clear where do we setup shuttle. How about 9:30 at RR gate? If there is a different plan please someone clarify here (... or honk at the cars waiting at RR).
Robert
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: Larry W on October 02, 2009, 07:54:49 PM
I'll go. Not clear where do we setup shuttle. How about 9:30 at RR gate? If there is a different plan please someone clarify here (... or honk at the cars waiting at RR).
Robert

Bill and I will meet you at RR @ 9:30am ... and probably eventually the rest of the participants.

Larry
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: windowshade on October 02, 2009, 08:05:58 PM
I've decided to sleep in tomorrow. If I get up early enough I will join you guys at the Eagleston Park and ride, but please don't wait for me.
Paul
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: DaveH on October 02, 2009, 08:26:30 PM
Good it's a go! What time am I coming by your way Christian and where are you exactly?

Dave
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: ChristianG on October 03, 2009, 02:29:29 AM
Darn... It's 2:30 am and I just get this. You have fun. I will get the sea kayak on the water instead...

--C.
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: StephD on October 03, 2009, 07:44:13 AM
I know it is late but Pat forgot to let you know that he was going...he is leaving Wakefield at 8 so should be at the put-in at around 9h15 :) Have an amazing day guys!
Title: Trip report-Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: windowshade on October 03, 2009, 07:56:35 PM
There were 7 of us who went down the Main Channel today, Pat, Louis, Larry, Robert, Dave, Jack and I. We all had a great time, the level was awesome and the poutine afterwards delicious.

The antics of a certain member with a brand new WaveSport Project 52 boat were worth watching! Attempted front loops, turned into Air Cartwheel's, multiple spins, blunts were amazing. The best part was watching this certain member negotiate rapids he usually aces, flip multiple times and that very special time at Junior Push Button wave where he flipped and had to try the roll up 4 times. Pat and I were certain that we were witnessing a very rare occurrence indeed. Would this be the one time where this certain member would finally swim.... :o?! NO...., sigh... ::) he ended upright. Oh well, next time I'm bringing the camera just in case. He did say he would quit his day job to camp out at the Lorne where he could hone his newfound hot playboater skills, try to get sponsored, join a hippie boaters commune, and most importantly practice his rolling skills ;D.

Some of these events may have been exaggerated somewhat... and some factual information may be the fruit of the narrator's vivid imagination, but not the rolling ;) or the Air cartwheel :o.

Paul ;D
Title: Re: Main Channel on Saturday, Oct 3rd.
Post by: LouisD on October 03, 2009, 09:15:56 PM
Entertaining...