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CdB Whitewater Paddling Club Discussions => Paddling => Topic started by: ChristianG on July 03, 2012, 06:31:40 PM
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This coming weekend is the Rouge Jamboree, information at [http://cckevm.org/intro-jamboree], and map attached below (sorry, only in French). Nice festival organised by the CCKEVM, and it's also sponsored by--not one--but two Quebec microbreweries (last year we drank the place dry).
This year is, let's say, interesting: the level is already below 27 m3/s. This is LOW for early July. Last year at the same time it was at 85 m3/s. As comparison, in 2009 we ran it at about the same time of the year and the level was 160 m3/s, i.e. 6 X current flow, and we did it all in playboats (although a certain paddler ran most of it without a boat, oops...).
At this low level, the run is easy easy, including usually big things like the washing machine, and the water is really warm. Expect to scrape the bottom/slalom between rocks in the first 4 rapids, however. The real attraction this year is that the 6 consecutive waterfalls normally portaged become runnable for those so inclined. So expect some action there, either as an actor or as a spectator.
In conclusion, this year's festival offers a beginner-friendly run with shuttles continuously running starting at 9:30, as well as a set of waterfalls that promise a big dose of excitement. 40$ including camping etc. Any taker?
--Christian Gigault
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Very tempting...
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Falls runable... oufff! I'll take pictures. ;-)
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waterfalls==== http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FYxrMF07W4&feature=related
bast
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Great! And I promise to at least try not swim every hole out there...
Dani
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Great! And I promise to at least try not swim every hole out there...
Dani
I'm sure that after two runs of the Kipawa, you'll find the Rouge a lot easier than you previously thought! --C.
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Especially if its as low as Christian predicts! The falls will be a little smaller I think. Find a creek boat from someone and give it a go! And remember, Loose Hips!
jer
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A bunch of us are headed saturday pm to run the falls. Were putting in around 2pm to avoid the crowds.
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I'd like to go and carpool. Any meeting point for me?
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I'll probably go up Friday late afternoon to set up camp etc. --C.
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I would love to carshare, too.
Dani
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Yup, looks tempting. Does anybody from Gatineau want to carpool? Cindy? Daniel?
Would prefer to leave on Saturday morning.
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According to Qu?bec Whitewater (http://quebecwhitewater.com/fr/info-debit?task=view&id=19) if The water level for running waterfalls its between 25 to 30m3s its waterfalls class 5.2
Description
10 ? 15 m3 = IV+
15 ? 20 m3 = 5.0
20 ? 25 m3 = 5.1
25 ? 30 m3 = 5.2
30 m3 et plus = portage or bad swim
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To me its a class IV+.
The lines are fairly large, safety can be easily set up except on Sister 4 and the pools are fairly big in between drops. And Ive seen the falls get run up to 60 cms... Over 40, these become a good class V except for Sister 7. At this level, with a good crew, Id give them a shot.
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The level is stable between 25 and 26 m3/s. If I recall properly, the 1st fall (and possibly 2nd) as well as the last one are safe at this level, the other ones are still dangerous. I will go anyway, bringing two boats, and see how it goes. The last fall is certainly runnable at this level, since Todd ran it in his playboat last time, at much higher level. Plus there's a boof that can be done at the washing machine, and I need to practice that...
Anyone wants to go up Friday afternoon/after work and do a quick run? No need to scout anything at this level, so a run can take as little as 1 hour. --C.
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Art of Kayak!
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I will probably come early on Saturday morning. Do you have a preferred spot at the camping?
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I will probably come early on Saturday morning. Do you have a preferred spot at the camping?
I think it's first-come, first-serve. And since the level is low (i.e. easy run), there may be more people than last year, where the level was 85 m3/s, more than 3 X now... One of the reasons I would arrive Friday. But since it's only 1 hour away, Saturday morning is ok I suppose...
--C.
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For those thinking of heading up for Saturday only, a group of us are plannng to meet at the takeout at 10:00AM,
HWY 148 (near the Rouge River) at the municipal campsite/parking area: GPS 45.643928,-74.688942
Bill
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see you there!
Daniel
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I would not call the Quebec Whitewater ratings accurate by today's standards. Most of them are based on old ratings when most people were running rivers in open boats.
Here's a better write up on the sisters: http://www.liquidlore.com/quebec/rouge-7-sisters
According to Qu?bec Whitewater (http://quebecwhitewater.com/fr/info-debit?task=view&id=19) if The water level for running waterfalls its between 25 to 30m3s its waterfalls class 5.2
Description
10 ? 15 m3 = IV+
15 ? 20 m3 = 5.0
20 ? 25 m3 = 5.1
25 ? 30 m3 = 5.2
30 m3 et plus = portage or bad swim
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Daniel jumps the drop right before the last waterfall (section 7 soeurs):
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/13078174/Saut.m4v
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Thanks Bill and Christian for leading us down the river
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Yes, and for leading us through the woods and helping me with those stupid portages as well!
Dani
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Daniel jumps the drop right before the last waterfall (section 7 soeurs):
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/13078174/Saut.m4v
J'ai un peu mal au dos, peut-?tre trop vieux pour ce genre de saut......
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Daniel jumps the drop right before the last waterfall (section 7 soeurs):
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/13078174/Saut.m4v
J'ai un peu mal au dos, peut-?tre trop vieux pour ce genre de saut......
Nah... C'est seulement la technique, pour entrer dans l'eau plut?t que de tomber ? plat dessus... il faut pratiquer! --C.