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Title: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: coolfarmer816 on February 12, 2016, 10:07:07 AM: Going back to Lenoir , Tennessee for our third year.
Ain't LouisFest is an open boat event held from March 12 to 19 (Ontario's march break). Marc and I will bring our kayaks

Marc Gendron, Francois Leclerc and I will be paddling 4 days from Saturday 12 to Tuesday 15.
We will be staying at the Econolodge (63.95$ + 19% tax, small breakfast included)

Its a long road (15 hours) but a lot of new rivers to discover and warmer temp

Let us know if you want to join us :)

Daniel
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: jonyak on February 12, 2016, 10:13:40 AM: I might be in!

I have a few days left to take off, but I might be going somewhere with friends. I will let you know for sure. soon.
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: Seamus on February 19, 2016, 09:03:46 AM: I might be in too.

Seamus
(from Kingston chapter of CdB)
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: coolfarmer816 on February 20, 2016, 12:52:01 PM: If some decided to come, try to rent at the same hotel because we tend to plan the paddling day trip there

Econolodge
1211 US-321, Lenoir City, TN 37771, États-Unis
1 865-986-0295
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: jonyak on March 01, 2016, 08:03:23 AM: I will not be able to join you guys, I have another trip to the Canyon to save up time and $$ for... ;D
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: Seamus on March 03, 2016, 07:58:51 AM: hi Daniel,

How difficult are the rivers? Class 3? 4? 5?
Can they be run in playboat?

thanks,
Seamus
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: DominiqueP on March 03, 2016, 08:34:14 AM: Most rivers in that area are of the shallow variety. I would not recommend running them in a playboat. On top of cars you will see creeking canoes and kayaks. Difficulty varies, it mostly depends on what rivers your paddling buddies want to run.
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: coolfarmer816 on March 05, 2016, 10:12:58 AM: Quote from: Seamus on March 03, 2016, 07:58:51 AM
hi Daniel,

How difficult are the rivers? Class 3? 4? 5?
Can they be run in playboat?

thanks,
Seamus
mostly III-Iv
last year we did :
Little, Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks( classIII) Length 7 Miles
Clear Creek,Lilly to Nemo, II-IV Length 7.5 Miles
Upper Tellico (the Ledges section) III_IV, 2 miles, thats where the ALFest Sunday 'race' is
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: Adam on March 07, 2016, 05:14:48 PM: I have not seen playboats on most of these rivers, and I would advise against it.

I think the only river on which I have seen a playboat during ALF is the Occoee, and it is not a creek... 99% of what we run during ALF are creeks.

Adam
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: Seamus on March 10, 2016, 09:50:55 AM: hi Marc, Francois, and Daniel,

I hope I can tag along with you guys, and have you show me the lines. I am bringing a creeker.

I am booked in Econolodge. I drive a blue Subaru Forrester.

2 more sleeps :)

Seamus
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: coolfarmer816 on March 11, 2016, 12:39:19 AM: Quote from: Seamus on March 10, 2016, 09:50:55 AM
hi Marc, Francois, and Daniel,

I hope I can tag along with you guys, and have you show me the lines. I am bringing a creeker.

I am booked in Econolodge. I drive a blue Subaru Forrester.

2 more sleeps :)

Seamus
Cool we are on the road, Pensylvania :)
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: coolfarmer816 on March 12, 2016, 06:06:57 AM: plan to go on the Big south fork today 12 and the Tellico Sunday . We are a large group at the Econolodge, r 220
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: Seamus on March 12, 2016, 10:41:35 PM: Missed you this morning, got held up early this morning by a transport fire on I40 for a couple hours. I did get out on Tellico.

I am in 214. I will look for you guys tomorrow.

Seamus
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: coolfarmer816 on March 13, 2016, 06:59:32 AM: Quote from: Seamus on March 12, 2016, 10:41:35 PM
Missed you this morning, got held up early this morning by a transport fire on I40 for a couple hours. I did get out on Tellico.

I am in 214. I will look for you guys tomorrow.

Seamus
we also went on the Tellico but very early and did 2 section. The flowrate was half of last year, quite technical run between the rock :) see you at the breakfast
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: Seamus on March 18, 2016, 10:25:37 AM: Daniel, Marc, Francois,

It was great paddling with you. I hope you enjoyed the Nolichucky on the way home. I ended up going west to Nashville. Happy wife, happy life.

Daniel I still owe you a six pack. If you are at Mackfest, I will deliver.

Seamus
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: coolfarmer816 on March 18, 2016, 03:08:37 PM: Quote from: Seamus on March 18, 2016, 10:25:37 AM
Daniel, Marc, Francois,

It was great paddling with you. I hope you enjoyed the Nolichucky on the way home. I ended up going west to Nashville. Happy wife, happy life.

Daniel I still owe you a six pack. If you are at Mackfest, I will deliver.

Seamus
Yes it was fun, the South Sauty creek in Alabama was quite a discover. 25C and Sunny tuesday on the Nolichucky river and its look to cold this weekend for the mackfest.

keep the six pack for an another weekend :) Daniel
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: Seamus on March 21, 2016, 11:42:07 AM: hi Daniel,

Mackfest was chilly, especially camping in -10.

I hope to see the Nolichucky next year :)

Seamus
Title: Photos: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: Seamus on March 22, 2016, 08:40:31 AM: Daniel, Marc, Francois,

photos from dinner on way home from Souty:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/21a4970511opi35/AAA0EbxVj6YMIhnNP-Nnz9qfa?dl=0

Seamus
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: marcg on March 22, 2016, 11:12:11 PM: Seamus,

Thanks for the pics. You are going to make one guy sad, Dan forgot to take his free glass

Marc
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: Seamus on March 23, 2016, 06:44:19 AM: Quote from: marcg on March 22, 2016, 11:12:11 PM
Seamus,

Thanks for the pics. You are going to make one guy sad, Dan forgot to take his free glass

Marc

Darn :)
Title: Re: Ain't LouisFest march 2016
Post by: coolfarmer816 on April 19, 2016, 06:26:25 AM: Nice vidéo made by Francois Leclerc -Aint Louis Fest 2016
Tellico river
Big South Fork
South Sauty in Alabama
Nollichucky in North Carolina

https://vimeo.com/163303585