Elkhorn Creek

Spalding Hurst ran the Elkhorn in Frankfort on Saturday. The weather was close to 70 degrees, the sun was out, and the winds blew a nice warm breeze. All of this in winter December. It was a great Christmas present for any kayaker. The creek was at 1000cfs and had plenty of good surfing spots along the way. A great day to be on the water. Many from throughout Kentucky were there to enjoy the optimal weather and water conditions.

Cumberland River 7000cfs

On this Friday, Ben Ballard, his roomate Eric Thoben and their paddling buddy Matt Jarboe went down the Cumberland at 7000 cfs. Ben says he was a little nervous, but all went well.

The river washes out at this level, and becomes wave-trains and sticky holes. Surfers is none existent and screaming right turns in to a washout wave-train that is realy swirly. The only thing you really have worry about is Last Drop. It becomes a solid class IV. The line is like threading a needle and it has some bad consiquences if you mess up. Everyone ran it successfully and they had a good time.

Revisting the Rockcastle

Here are a couple of videos from the archives. These were the early years for the Bardstown Boaters and some of our first trips on the Kentucky classic river, the Rockcastle. The songs in these videos, in order, are: Kanye West (he's gone down hill), Diplo, Express Rising and The Walkmen. This post goes out to Kevin in Bend, Oregon. Enjoy.


Rockcastle River May 2004 from bardstownboaters on Vimeo.


Rockcastle Overnight Trip 2004 from bardstownboaters on Vimeo.

Song of the Moment: Nathan Medley

Nathan Medley has a new album out and you can listen to many of the songs at www.nathanmedley.com.

Nathan is a singer & songwriter from Fredericksburg, Kentucky. He makes the kind of music that sounds like it came from Kentucky.

His new album is called Hill Billy Brigade and you can't get it anywhere. It was recorded at his home and is available to listen to through his website.