Topic: CdB Newcomers' Day: June 9, 2012

[Bill Schlarb]

that last description is kind of scaring this newbie.  more than a tad.  is there a place where I can go to find a description of the features of what I will be paddling?

Not to worry Janet, there will be several experienced paddlers along to demo the lines to run and the spots to walk around as needed.

Bill

[ChristianG]

that last description is kind of scaring this newbie.  more than a tad.  is there a place where I can go to find a description of the features of what I will be paddling?

That description was that of the 2nd 1/2 of the 1st rapid, McCoys. It is a Class III+ fairly short rapid which beginners often don't run (although I've always ran it and swam only once...). Fortunately there is a nice trail running along it, and it even has a Class I-II bypass which we call Zoom Flume. A river description can be found here: http://www.wildernesstours.com/the-river/ottawa-river-tour.htm

The photo below (borrowed from WT) illustrates. It's not something anyone should be worried about given all the available options. Cheers! --C.

[jhempste]

that last description is kind of scaring this newbie.  more than a tad.  is there a place where I can go to find a description of the features of what I will be paddling?

[ChristianG]

Left side horseshoe is not a hazard! its a great surfwave! 

Well, perhaps I wasn't precise enough... While the various features of the Horseshoe make for nice surfing, if you have problems in Phil's hole and end up heading straight for the island, the pillow of water will take you between the left side of the horseshoe and the island, and that's definitely not a place to be, specially if you've just had a concussion. A number of people went in there and came out with bloody faces, and I have good scratches on my helmet from there as well. It is definitely a hazard if you run the rapid from top to bottom.

--C. 

[Larry W]

Hi

My guess in time to get back in town for the BBQ portion back in Ottawa.

4 PM would be the lastest ... given that Newcomers Day normally draws a large number of people, herding cats in the same direction takes more effort than one thinks.

What time are you guys planning to take out?

Larry

[JohnCyr]

Assuming my doctor gives me the go ahead (assuming she will this week), sign me up. I'm in.

Ha ha! You should be fine then. Just put-in in the eddy just below Phil's hole, that way you'll be perfectly lined up for the rest of the rapid, with no fear of hitting Left Horseshoe, which IMHO is the main hazard now of running McKoy's... --C.

Left side horseshoe is not a hazard! its a great surfwave! 

[Chris E]

What time are you guys planning to take out?

[ChristianG]

I'm running a Triathalon in Ottawa that day, so I won't be able to make it. Sorry. Have fun and play safe, all
jer

Ha! A friend is doing the same triathlon. I have instructed her to stick her bike pump in your front wheel if you appear to make too good a time... Unless you only do the running part in a team... Cheers! --C.

[Jeremy Poulin]

I'm running a Triathalon in Ottawa that day, so I won't be able to make it. Sorry. Have fun and play safe, all
jer

[marcg]

I'm in

[bguite]

I will join in this will be my first outing with the club and I look forward to meeting new fellow river enthusiasts.

[ChristianG]

Assuming my doctor gives me the go ahead (assuming she will this week), sign me up. I'm in.

Ha ha! You should be fine then. Just put-in in the eddy just below Phil's hole, that way you'll be perfectly lined up for the rest of the rapid, with no fear of hitting Left Horseshoe, which IMHO is the main hazard now of running McKoy's... --C.

[Andrewdotcom]

Count me in.

Andrew

[lafreniere.luc]

Assuming my doctor gives me the go ahead (assuming she will this week), sign me up. I'm in.

[Bill Schlarb]

Saturday June 9th, is the Club's annual Newcomers' Day.

We will be running the Ottawa Middle Channel and/or Main Channel. The Ottawa currently at 1/8 ft. on the OWL gauge; we can set up two groups as needed. We'll have experienced paddlers in both groups to provide tips and advice.

For folks who haven't been out with us before please bring the following:

-- your boat with flotation, helmet, sprayskirt and paddle 
-- lifejacket (PFD) and throwbag
-- drinking water for the day and a snack or lunch.
-- clothing appropriate to the air and water temperature, river booties or other kind of shoes.

We plan to meet at 10:00 AM at River Run. Our apr?s-paddle festivities will be a Potluck at Larry Wong's place around 6:00 PM;  friends and significant others are, of course, welcome to join us. 
Please bring something to BBQ and something to share like desert or salad. If you leave food in the car for the day then pack it in a a cooler filled with ice....


How to get to River Run?

Directions to RiverRun: (from their website: http://www.riverrunners.com/)
From Ottawa, Approximate driving time: 1.75 hours
- Travel west on Hwy 417
- Hwy 417 will become Hwy 17 just outside of Ottawa. Continue on this road
- Drive past Renfrew to the Storyland exit
- Turn right and travel to the Four Corners stop sign
- Proceed straight through, approx. 10 km and turn right at our sign on Kohlsmith Rd
- Continue through to stop sign which will be Foresters Falls Rd
- Kohlsmith Rd becomes Grant Settlement Rd on the other side of Foresters Falls Rd
- Proceed straight through onto Grants Settlement Rd and follow the RiverRun signs to the Resort

How to get to Larry's House? 613-721-7108, 1314 Bloomsbury Cres:
 
From The Queensway West:
Take the Greenbank exit south and proceed to Baseline Rd.
Turn Left on Baseline (or Iris) and proceed to Highgate Rd.
Turn Left (right) on Highgate Rd.
 
From The Queensway East:
Take the Woodroffe exit south and proceed to Baseline Rd.
Turn Right on Baseline (or Iris) and proceed to Highgate Rd.
Turn Right (left) on Highgate Rd.
 
From Baseline/Highgate Rd.
Proceed north on Highgate for ~ 1km to Bloomsbury Cres
Turn Left on Bloomsbury and proceed to 1314 (at the first corner)


The CdB executive hopes to see all our present and our new members there!

Cheers,

The CdB Executive