Topic: Madawaska/Palmer CdB weekend May 29th-30th

[LouisD]

With only one wave/hole for decent surfing at Palmer's Rapid(s), you can bet there was a bit of a line-up, last weekend.
Unexpectedly, some in the line up were slower than others...


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[Larry W]

Hi

Level VI cup - cancelled
Mackfest - cancelled
Kipawa Festival - cancelled

Yet the Annual CdB Palmers weekend held near the end of May keeps on chugging along(for about 15-20 years now). Low water levels no big deal. Yah, it would have been great if spring water levels were normal this year but now I know there is enough water @ 40ish cms. No bugs this year, great weather for camping and several beers/cocktails were consumed around the camp fire.

Any hi-lites:
- watching and learning how to do the "hand of God" rescue technique. Paul would have a different opinion on the success.
- getting out fished by Luc
- the assortment of food passed around the campfire - bacon and more bacon
- happy that I passed the beginner stage ages ago

some photos at:
http://picasaweb.google.ca/larrywong12345/PalmersWeekend?feat=directlink

Pleased that those that came out had a good time.

Larry

BTW:
Oh about the 2 dudes our group plucked out the river on Sunday. They were paddling by themselves  (things that make you go hmmm)

[PeterW]

Yeah, thanks to those who set this up.  It was my first time out with the club, and first time on the Mad or any decent river.  Lots of fun, good friendly crew for a guy like me who showed up for Sunday not knowing anyone.  I'll do it again for sure!  I even met some neighbors up there, small world.

For those not there, a couple guys in a Grumman who knew nothing about the river dumped their gear and canoe in one rapid, and it floated down to the next, the second last rapid and wrapped pretty firmly on a rock.  When I was back at the pull out getting my boat some other paddlers who were in canoes came in.  They had managed to get onto the rock in the middle to try to free it up.  They said it was good and stuck there, but did manage to salvage a bit more gear from the boat.

Luckily, Ian was there with surfin' 6 year old, and was able to shuttle the guys back to the pullout

Peter

[LouisD]

A big thanks to my buddies who helped me on introducing the Dej's gang to white water kayaking.
Sunday, Babora, Tomas and Marc went down with the group.
I saw them back at home. Everyone had the normal numbers of limbs still attached.
Barbora didn't even swim!!

See you guys in 2 weeks for the New Comers day and BBQ at the Dejs.

LD

[windowshade]

My first time at CdB Madawaska weekend. It was a lot of fun, though I could only stay one day. Next year I plan on staying the whole weekend. I'm glad we had old and new members present.

Paul☺

[FunRiot]

What boat would you rather be in?

I told him my boat would make a lousy hat but he wanted to try anyhow...and it was a nice day for a swim!

[Jim Swabey]

Thanks everyone for the great day at Palmer's.  I was impressed with the teaching skills of some of our members, very professional!

Jim

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[Jim Swabey]

What boat would you rather be in?

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[ChristianG]

Oops... We're driving tomorrow morning after all...

[Bill Schlarb]

Thanks for the info Bill.  Hope I can make it, pretty sure i can get away.  I guess I'll just aim to be at the putin well before the 10:15 time you suggested for meeting.  I assume I can hitch a ride with someone at the end??  Out of curiosity, how long does the paddle usually take??

Peter

Hi Peter, there shouldn't be any problem with getting hooked in on the shuttle.
I imagine it will get sorted out quit easily at the put-in.
The paddle takes about 3 - 4 hours.

Bill

[LouisD]

Bill,
At this point, my plan is to get there Saturday morning, christen a few of our new comers, surf a bit and then drive back Saturday evening.
I know most will be staying over night, but I made plan to do flat water sea kayaking with the wife on Sunday...got to build up that side too.

Would be very happy to share the long ride with you.
P.S. I'm already in Manotick today.
LD

[ChristianG]

We're driving there tonight, camp friday and saturday night then departing early sunday. We might be able to catch diner breakfast sunday with everyone, though.
--C.

[PeterW]

Thanks for the info Bill.  Hope I can make it, pretty sure i can get away.  I guess I'll just aim to be at the putin well before the 10:15 time you suggested for meeting.  I assume I can hitch a ride with someone at the end??  Out of curiosity, how long does the paddle usually take??

Peter

[Wendy Gilmour]

Hi guys

I will be coming up for Sunday only  - rough idea of meet time?  I will either be at the put in, or can join a convoy at Quadeville ...

thanks
wendy

[Bill Schlarb]

Hi All, I just got a WW boat late last year and have been out at the PumpHouse and a few tmes this spring when the Carp River was running high, which has sections bigger than the pumphouse, but still small stuff.  Flatwater rolls are no probs, but have not tested the WW roll yet.  I paddled the Madawaska many (20+) years ago as a kid on a canoe trip, but don't remember much about it.

Are conditions going to be reasonable for my level?  Based on the desciptions I've heard, it sounds like they'd be good.  I can't make Saturday, but might try to do a day of it Sunday.   BTW, despite what it says at the top of my screen, I am a member 

Peter         

Hi Peter,

You should be fine for a run on the Lower Mad, the level is pretty tame.

Bill