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Title: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Bill Schlarb on March 15, 2012, 10:21:33 PM: Hi folks,

For those interested, several of us are planning to run the Mississippi R., just west of the village of Lanark.
The level is medium at 50 cms and it should be a class 2-3 run. The weather forecast is for 16C and sunny.
Plans are to meet at the takeout (Playfairville Bridge) at 12:00 noon and set up a shuttle from there.
Given the current water temps, cold water paddling gear is more than just a good idea...

GPS co-ordinates: Put-in: 44.974696,-76.45135 (Sheridan Rapids Rd. @ Iron Mine Rd.)

Takeout: 44.96996,-76.409272 (Playfairville Bridge on Regional Rd. 12 west of Lanark)

If you have questions, give me a call after 7:00PM Friday at (613) 224-8507

Bill
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: wyszard on March 15, 2012, 11:17:49 PM: OK Bill, see ya there, 12 noon it is, so can I assume that we stop for lunch sometime after the first set of rapids.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: jonyak on March 16, 2012, 10:30:40 AM: Sorry can't make it for saturday.

let me know how it is so I can try it out for sunday.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: ChristianG on March 16, 2012, 12:25:43 PM: Quote from: wyszard on March 15, 2012, 11:17:49 PM
OK Bill, see ya there, 12 noon it is, so can I assume that we stop for lunch sometime after the first set of rapids.

And for Paul, it's BYOP--P for a certain french-canadian delicacy made with curds...

Paul, if you show up at my house at 10:00, things should be fine.

As Daniel mentioned, the shuttle is indeed shorter than the run, see below!

It's Class II-III but I'll bring my big boat, got to get re-acquainted... --C.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Bill Schlarb on March 16, 2012, 12:39:35 PM: The level has risen to 70 cms from yesterday so there should plenty of water

Bill
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Martink on March 16, 2012, 01:14:45 PM: Haha Poutine ;D
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Paul Potvin on March 16, 2012, 01:54:44 PM: MMmmmm.....Poutine.......
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Paul Potvin on March 16, 2012, 02:01:49 PM: Christian, I left you a phone message. Let's meet at Wesgate Shopping Centre, easier and more central for others to join us. Jeremy's going to be there tomorrow morning at 10:30 and I left Jelly a message.
Others wanting to carpool meet us there, in the back of the Shopping Centre. 15 minute rule In effect :o!

Paul ;D
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: JohnN on March 16, 2012, 08:40:35 PM: Hi

Alfred, myself and one other paddler, Charles, will be joining you. We'll meet you at the back parking lot of Westgate for 10:30.
Should be fun!

John
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Martink on March 16, 2012, 08:49:17 PM: The more people the better.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: SMurF on March 16, 2012, 09:32:29 PM: See you all at Westgate, looking to share a ride.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Martink on March 16, 2012, 10:04:56 PM: You can maybe come with us. See you tomorrow.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: jonyak on March 17, 2012, 09:42:01 AM: Let me know what its like when you guys are please.

Steve and I are going to go run it on sunday if anyone wants to join.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Jay G on March 17, 2012, 10:34:54 AM: If I can get out, I would love too go- what time are you thinking of leaving Ottawa?
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: marcg on March 17, 2012, 01:23:07 PM: I am also interested please let me know if you do decide to go
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: jonyak on March 17, 2012, 04:30:24 PM: Sounds like we might end up at champlain instead, but I will talk to steve tonight and find out for sure.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Jay G on March 17, 2012, 05:06:02 PM: Ok. I may join you if no one is going to the Mississippi. Still haven't been out yet this year!
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: jonyak on March 17, 2012, 05:47:35 PM: Lol, well due to popular demand, and the fact that champlain is at a great level, looks like I Will be heading to champlain tommorow.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: RobertM on March 17, 2012, 06:44:35 PM: Quote from: jonyak on March 17, 2012, 05:47:35 PM
Lol, well due to popular demand, and the fact that champlain is at a great level, looks like I Will be heading to champlain tommorow.
Indeed the going is good at Champlain-a nice wave and surprisingly empty. I have spend couple of hours there this p.m. and circumstances permitting (St.Pat's and all) am thinking of going back tomorrow sometime after lunch.
Robert
(yellow and orange boat)
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17
Post by: Martink on March 17, 2012, 10:28:58 PM: Everyone is going to be at Champlain tomorrow.