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Title: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: Falls on April 22, 2013, 11:16:46 PM
Is anyone off, or willing to take either of those days off, and interested in running the Gatineau?

It seems to have peaked, and is working its way back down.

I am desperate to surf High Tension before it goes back to sleep.
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: ChristianG on April 23, 2013, 12:24:09 AM
Possible--Friday only would work for me though. Weather should be good.
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: Falls on April 23, 2013, 07:55:45 AM
Friday works better for me as well - hopefully the water will hold long enough.

We'll have to make the call by lunchtime on Thursday for me to get the day off.

I'll be at Champlain on Thursday, and maybe even Whispers, to try to convince others to take a 3-day weekend.
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: JohnCyr on April 23, 2013, 07:56:21 AM
I "might" be able to get a day off  ::)
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: bastien86 on April 23, 2013, 11:32:21 AM
Are you sure if Haute-Tension is in ...
if yes ... What is the level to get Haute-Tension?
Where do you know the water level?

Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: Falls on April 23, 2013, 12:43:03 PM
You get the Gatineau level here:

http://www.bonnetrougerafting.com/kayak/?lang=en

I have on good authority that it's best from 19-24.  Currently, it's 21.5.  I hope it will stay until Friday, but I don't know for sure.
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: JohnCyr on April 23, 2013, 12:43:28 PM
you can get the level by calling Bonnet Rouge.

Saturday the level was +25. High tension was ok but a bit flushy. The rest of the river was HUGE apparently! If I remember. high tension is best around 22-23.
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: bastien86 on April 23, 2013, 01:00:30 PM
It looks a pretty fun and big playspot
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: Sandra K on April 24, 2013, 03:19:12 PM
Level is almost perfect. 20.5. I could be convinced, but I'd have to see about getting a day off...June is much warmer;)
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: ChristianG on April 24, 2013, 03:52:44 PM
In June, High Tension wave will be gone. Let's talk about this Thursday! Marc Gendron might be interested too.

--C.
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: Sandra K on April 24, 2013, 04:19:56 PM
Christian, I have paddled high tension in June before. It does happen. Like Ryan, I need to know mid-day on Thursday, if this is a go.
Minimun 3 to 4 paddlers for me to be in.

I thought the best level for it is at 20 or 21.
Best wave EVER!!
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: Falls on April 24, 2013, 11:49:24 PM
Alex Maggs says she's interested too.  It looks like we could be as many as 5!
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: JohnCyr on April 25, 2013, 06:58:20 AM
Asking for the day off... well let you know..

Whats the level today?
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: Falls on April 25, 2013, 08:40:30 AM
Back up to 23.5 with yesterday's rains!  I think we are in business boys and girls!

ETA: I just got my day off approved.  Please don't make me go alone - my wife would kill me!
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: JohnCyr on April 25, 2013, 01:07:17 PM
So whos all in for this for sure? dont wanna take a day off for nothing... although white dog is back to perfect levels.... MMMmmmmm
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: JohnCyr on April 25, 2013, 02:08:15 PM
Frack it. Took the day off. Im bored here this week. Either way, I will paddle.  8)
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: JohnCyr on April 25, 2013, 10:03:41 PM
Hello!? Yes ? No?

Well forget the gat. Ill try and find ppl for white dog and petite nation at over 200cms mission! My numbers on here if yall need to reach me
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: Falls on April 25, 2013, 10:46:59 PM
Dude, sorry, things went off the rails.  I think there is a White Dog mission at 8:30 tomorrow.  I'm not sure I'll be able to make it though as my wife and son both got sick this evening.
Title: Re: Wednesday or Friday Gatineau mission?
Post by: JohnCyr on April 25, 2013, 10:48:37 PM
All good bro! :)