Topic: Spring Paddling: Mississippi River (Playfairville section) Saturday March 17

[Bill Schlarb]

The level has risen to 70 cms from yesterday so there should plenty of water

Bill

[ChristianG]

OK Bill, see ya there, 12 noon it is, so can I assume that we stop for lunch sometime after the first set of rapids.

And for Paul, it's BYOP--P for a certain french-canadian delicacy made with curds...

Paul, if you show up at my house at 10:00, things should be fine.

As Daniel mentioned, the shuttle is indeed shorter than the run, see below!

It's Class II-III but I'll bring my big boat, got to get re-acquainted... --C.

[jonyak]

Sorry can't make it for saturday.

let me know how it is so I can try it out for sunday.

[wyszard]

OK Bill, see ya there, 12 noon it is, so can I assume that we stop for lunch sometime after the first set of rapids.

[Bill Schlarb]

Hi folks,

For those interested, several of us are planning to run the Mississippi R., just west of the village of Lanark.
The level is medium at 50 cms and it should be a class 2-3 run. The weather forecast is for 16C and sunny.
Plans are to meet at the takeout (Playfairville Bridge) at 12:00 noon and set up a shuttle from there.
Given the current water temps, cold water paddling gear is more than just a good idea...

GPS co-ordinates:  Put-in: 44.974696,-76.45135  (Sheridan Rapids Rd. @ Iron Mine Rd.)   

                          Takeout: 44.96996,-76.409272  (Playfairville Bridge on Regional Rd. 12 west of Lanark)

If you have questions, give me a call after 7:00PM Friday at (613) 224-8507


Bill