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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #20 on: September 03, 2014, 01:12:13 PM »
Also, other "sticky" topic is where the whole weekend is laid out.

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #19 on: September 03, 2014, 01:11:14 PM »
Yep. Regardless of who shows up, Jon and I are definitely going. The more the merrier of course.

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #18 on: September 03, 2014, 01:03:30 PM »
So that means Saturday is still a go for Taylorville and Eagle?
If so, I'm in.
Sunday I'm out...

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2014, 09:43:11 AM »
Yeah, I checked, the Moose and the Independence both have too little water (that could change.. but...). I thought of the Black as well... I think that one is a good idea. Many people haven't done it.

So if everyone is good with that, let's plan on doing the Black in Watertown for Sunday.

American Whitewater description is here: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1255/#main

Note that it's the Watertown to Brownville (BROWN!) section.

It's about 1h20min drive from the Beaver where we'll be camping and about 2h from Ottawa. So again, let's plan on meeting there for 10:30 at the takeout. Coordinates: 44.002221, -75.982905.

Again, for anyone who hasn't done it before, this river is playboat friendly. There's a play hole right at the putin as well that can be a lot of fun called Hole Brothers. Knife Edge is probably the only rapid that is really unpleasant if you screw up. Glen Park Falls is awesome to practice your boof! I'd guess it's about an 8ft drop and relatively easy. Although some people (*cough* Daniel *cough* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVQcf8-gWVs&list=UU32S4xA7VNcop1YyAMLQN4Q) have had a different experience on this one. So make sure you can actually boof!

Now that we have a plan. I'm going to make a new post with the exact succinct plan for both days as a sticky note. Feel free to arrange carpooling and what not on this post.

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2014, 11:08:03 AM »
I'm hoping to make it down there to paddle the Taylorville Section, and to rubberneck the Eagle Section. At this stage I'm hoping to be geared up and ready to scout/go at 10:00 if any others are that ambitious with the clock. As I'm not planning to paddle on the Eagle section I want to make the most of the training section.

If levels permit then the Black on Sunday certainly sounds like a good plan to me.

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2014, 08:13:35 PM »
For Sunday, what about Black Watertown? Is there any water in the Moose? Independance?

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2014, 08:11:57 PM »
Most likely in. Whale watching was fun but creeking time is now!

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2014, 12:13:43 PM »
Good point.
MEC has travel insurance through th Cooperators that covers high-risk activities like ww paddling and climbing.  It free for members for 2 day trips to the U.S.  You need to pay for longer coverage but it is cheap.

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Services/Membership/MECMemberDiscounts.jsp


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I will also add, please consider making sure you have appropriate travel insurance when coming to the states. Also, make sure to have the appropriate info to obtain said insurance and ideally, let someone on the trip know where it is before getting on the water.

I for one, if something were to happen (not that I want to jinx it), do not want to have to make big medical decisions for anyone and having to worry about the costs involved.

Also, passports are obviously required.
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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2014, 12:01:35 PM »
I will also add, please consider making sure you have appropriate travel insurance when coming to the states. Also, make sure to have the appropriate info to obtain said insurance and ideally, let someone on the trip know where it is before getting on the water.

I for one, if something were to happen (not that I want to jinx it), do not want to have to make big medical decisions for anyone and having to worry about the costs involved.

Also, passports are obviously required.

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2014, 10:56:36 AM »
That's correct. Taylorville release is from 10 to 2. Eagle is from 1 to 5.

Probably do the Taylorville section at least twice (but very likely three if everything goes reasonably well) before moving to the Eagle section.

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2014, 10:54:38 AM »
Are you doing the Taylorville in the AM before moving to the Eagle section?

So current planned attendees:

Myself
Jon
Yannick (none of the current people are open boaters, but we'll see if someone else joins us now that you want to come)
Chris
Chris's buddy (if he comes)
Jacques (maybe)

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2014, 10:43:10 AM »
So current planned attendees:

Myself
Jon
Yannick (none of the current people are open boaters, but we'll see if someone else joins us now that you want to come)
Chris
Chris's buddy (if he comes)
Jacques (maybe)


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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2014, 10:01:26 AM »
I am planning to go on Saturday the 6th.   I would run the Taylorville section section at least twice.  Is anyone else going open boat?

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2014, 09:44:08 AM »
I might be in Saturday the 6th...
Thinking of going this Saturday as well. Can't make 2 days in a row for the next few weeks.

Jacques

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Re: Weekend of Paddling: Beaver/Eagle Sept 6 & ? Sept 7
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2014, 12:14:02 AM »
Sorry, i meant the 6th.