Pigeon

1200cfs
Release Level

John and I ran the Pigeon along with 13 others of the Viking Canoe Club. It was a good run that I felt was challenging while still being pretty tame. I started off the day flipping at the first rapid then attempting my roll 6 times before getting it. I wasn't going to swim on the first rapid as an introduction to all the Vikings. I combat rolled a few other times as well and in all had a great run. Got some surfing done as well. I do need to learn some new rolls and hopefully some roll sessions will be available to me soon. On the hardest rapid, Lost Guide, I had a roll that really saved me. After hitting a small slot you have to paddle hard river left to avoid some rocks. I flipped after the slot, but quickly rolled back up and had just enough time to paddle river left. There were two swimmers about as I did this. No one else saw it, but I am proud of that moment. We skipped out on the French Broad because the level was low.

Elkhorn

280cfs  Just another day on the Elkhorn.  Jay was with me again.  We have started parking before the flat water, it really makes the trip more enjoyable.  The 4 Runner is the perfect kayaking vehicle as well.

4th of July Elkhorn Run

Well it was actually on the 5th, but Jay and I rant the Elkhorn on Monday at 480cfs. A small bit of rain and lightening came in, but nothing too threatening.

Beech Fork Camping and Canoeing

Finally got this thing in for the year on Friday and Saturday July 2nd and 3rd. The Beech Fork was low at 120cfs but always runnable. The rapid was too low to pass over, we had to carry over it. David Jury, David Jameson, Jay Thomas and I went. Add to that Beastie and Keiser. Great trip, I want to do this sort of trip again soon on a more sceneic river, like the Green.