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CdB Whitewater Paddling Club Discussions => Paddling => Topic started by: Bill Schlarb on April 10, 2014, 07:20:30 PM
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Hi folks,
After discussions and phone calls and reading river gauges, we're planning to run the Mississippi & Carp.
This is the same trip we did 2 years ago when Mother Nature forgot to send winter to us...
We'll run the Mississippi first and head over to the Carp after.
Plans are to meet at the Kanata Park & Ride at 10:30 and be at the Mississippi takeout by 11:30
Kanata Park & Ride: GPS 45.318536, -75.884113
Mississippi takeout: GPS 44.973179, -76.406329
Carp put-in: GPS 45.439118, -76.178534
Both rivers are class II-III but are running high so the usual caveats about spring paddling and cold water gear apply...
If you have any questions call (613) 224-8507 after 6:00 PM Friday
Bill
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:D coming
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Me and Christian will be there too!
Paul ;D
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What time will you guys be off the river?
I need to be around my house for 5 or earlier.
I planned to hit blakeney during the day, but if this is a shorter trip I might go with you guys.
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I'm in. This is really, really annoying/frustrating, but does someone have a large dry suit I could borrow just this once? I've gained weight this past winter (yes, I know... I was lazy and like eating a lot) and now my medium sized dry suit is really, really, really tight. I can get into it, but it's uncomfortable and limits my mobility. I have another one on order but it isn't here yet (should be within a week or two).
And yes, I'm exercising to try and shed some pounds.
Luc
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I'm in. This is really, really annoying/frustrating, but does someone have a large dry suit I could borrow just this once? I've gained weight this past winter (yes, I know... I was lazy and like eating a lot) and now my medium sized dry suit is really, really, really tight. I can get into it, but it's uncomfortable and limits my mobility. I have another one on order but it isn't here yet (should be within a week or two).
And yes, I'm exercising to try and shed some pounds.
Luc
I have 2 one for you!!
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Daniel!!! AWESOME! Je t'achète une bière!
Definitely in!!!
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Daniel!!! AWESOME! Je t'achète une bière!
Definitely in!!!
c'est noté :)
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Ok, I will come. But just for the mississippi portion then I will have to go home.
I'll meet you guys at the takeout, as it would not make new sense for me to go into kanata, then go out past my place.
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I'm in. Daniel do you want me to pick you up. I could be at your place around 9:30.
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I'm in. Daniel do you want me to pick you up. I could be at your place around 9:30.
parfait
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Sounds good Bill. I should be there. I have never paddled these rivers before, and for me, it looks like a perfect start to the season!
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Hi!
I will be there also. Do you know approximately what time we will be out of those two river? I am not asking for specific time, but just something to give me an idea.
Annie
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Out of curiosity, what are the GPS coordinates for the take-out of Carp?
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Any description of the rivers beyond Class II/III in terms of difficulty?
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I'm not sure just yet but I do have a question, is this playboat or creekboat?
Adam
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I'm not sure just yet but I do have a question, is this playboat or creekboat?
Adam
Time-frame: What time will you guys be off the river?
Bill said that the return to Ottawa should not be much later than 6-PM, depending on the pace of the group.
Type of boat:
Both rivers can easily be done in a play boat. Many people do bring their creek boats or river running boats, just because it is a river run with no play spots per say, not that you can't catch a wave or small hole to surf here and there, and because it's easier/dryer in a bigger boat if it's your first time on the river in the spring.
Cheers,
Paul
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Hi
Mississipi
https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=lanark&hl=en&ll=44.970294,-76.431584&spn=0.024714,0.046563&sll=45.250157,-75.800257&sspn=0.786993,1.490021&hnear=Lanark+County,+Ontario&t=h&z=15
Ironmine road where it crosses the river to Playfairville.
From the satellite picture you can see Playfairville Rapids ... pretty straight forward... there's a hole on the R. right at the top that Sandra can play in and some ledges near the bottom of the section. It's a site of an old mill or something. The other sets aren't worth being concerned about.
The entire section of the river probably crosses one contour line so there is not a lot of vertical.
Carp River
Class III? in my opinion the only reason it's rated Class III is that all the run-off is coming from the pastures where the cows have been roaming for the entire winter ... not only does snow melt but meadow muffins thaw out too.
Larry
Any description of the rivers beyond Class II/III in terms of difficulty?
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Meadow muffins! HA! Never heard that one before.
DO NOT open mouth on the Carp. Got it.
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...hence the creek boats: stay upright. Actually it's not that bad. A good opportunity to tune your paddling gear and skills!
--C.
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I am worried about having cold hands. Any good ideas?
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I am worried about having cold hands. Any good ideas?
Get Nrs toaster mitts or the mitts mec sells.
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I second the NRS mitts. Really worth while.
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Any description of the rivers beyond Class II/III in terms of difficulty?
Mississippi: similar to the Lower Mad, one major rapid about 3/4 the way down that can be carried on river right
Carp: narrow river/creek with 1 major drop near the end, will probably have very fast current and there may be trees/branches floating along with us...
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Out of curiosity, what are the GPS coordinates for the take-out of Carp?
45.461004,-76.196151
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I am worried about having cold hands. Any good ideas?
Sandra, someone who's been paddling for as long as you have (over 10 years??) doesn't need to use a paddle anymore. Just keep your hands in your pockets and you should be fine.
--C.
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I don't think that I'm going to make it for the Mississippi tomorrow (too much time required to find paddling gear) , but I would like to join in for the fun on the Carp. If someone could post an ETA for the Carp Putin after they take off on the Mississipp then that would be a way friendly thing to do. TIA!
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I'll do my best Dave.
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:'(I will have to pass. My rib says not yet
Adam
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Boooo ribs, who needs them? ;)
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We're on our way to the carp. Should be at the Putin in around 15 min.
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Not much reception out here.
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For those that are curious...
Both rivers were done. Both runs are pretty easy at the moment. A couple of smallish "holes" but nothing major at all. It may keep you for a few seconds if you end up in the wrong spot but they are fairly easy to avoid. Most rapids are class 2 with a couple that I would personally rate as 2+ (not quite 3).
Besides the debris and chunks of ice floating here and there, the ice is all gone on these two rivers except in a few bays on the flat sections.
Overall, these two rivers are great "warmup" runs... get the cobwebs out and make sure your gear is in working order. *Some* experienced people have even learned that they should have a checklist so that they don't show up at the river without a spray skirt... and then realize they forgot their PFD too ;) Just teasing. Luckily a few others were able to supply extra gear.
Luc
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Awesome day on the river with old friends and new ones.
Great way to start the paddling season!
Paul ;D
Here is a video of the river at lower level. (And a song about a man somehow foolish enough to loose a noodle???)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMJ-QN0IXLA#t=106
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Thanks all for a fun day on the river. I have missed the club trips...
Great easy day to start the paddling season. :)
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Hey I put together a video of the mississippi, but youtube muted the music.
So here it is with no sound: http://youtu.be/McQyIOW2MGU (http://youtu.be/McQyIOW2MGU)
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Creek or playboat???
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Either. They are easy runs.