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by allwet
Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: z dam pictures Tuesday April 21 12 feet
Replies: 1
Views: 2140

Great pics!

Thanks much!

Chris
by allwet
Sun May 04, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: South Fork Tye - Video
Replies: 2
Views: 2326

Nice!

Is this section below fodderstep?
by allwet
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Thursday, 2/27? James noonish?
Replies: 2
Views: 719

That is a COLD wind at your back.

dont catch any eddies, at least paddling forward
by allwet
Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: 9th & Broad in RVA 1-23-14
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Awesome Dave! Thanks for your efforts

Good tip for the committee meeting tomorrow. Out of town, would love to attend.

I am calling today!

Chris
by allwet
Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: O.C.T. Goshen Pass 1/4/14
Replies: 6
Views: 2641

I am not so sure about that

If you want to wear elbow pads all the time, no worries. But you wont see many on the upper james, lower james, or new gorge at summer levels. If people want to wear em great but I think some safety aspects are level and location dependent.......
by allwet
Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2013 year in review
Replies: 21
Views: 13243

What a year

While others have noted some downer events for 2013, most notably losing a huge leader in Greg Hawkins, there sure was a TON of rain and my work schedule allowed for a banner year. And it closed out on high water for thanksgiving, xmas and new years! I still think the May June July period was the we...
by allwet
Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Grand Canyon 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 1460

Grand Canyon 2013

Had the time of my life on the big ditch October 13-31......we were supposed to rig 10/10 and launch the 11th, our government is failing us badly......we missed two days of the 21 we had booked but still had three layover days. If you have been, you know, if you havent you simply must go. There is n...
by allwet
Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:22 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Snorkeling is IN......water is warm and clear
Replies: 0
Views: 584

Snorkeling is IN......water is warm and clear

On your next paddle, bring a mask and snorkel.....this weekend will be perfect for great visibility and good water temperatures......mid day is always preferable with bright sun overhead. This saturday should be PERFECT. Go see Richmonds Aquarium! Sturgeon rides optional.......
by allwet
Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Jackson River Pulse Release Sept 3rd
Replies: 3
Views: 603

How was this run? worth doing?

I know there are some super scenic sections downstream......How was the section below the dam?
by allwet
Wed May 22, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Pipeline rescue at dark last night?
Replies: 1
Views: 1167

Pipeline rescue at dark last night?

Heard a woman hurt her leg last night at pipeline?????

At least it didnt make the news and the rescue squad wasnt called.....

Details?

Chris
by allwet
Sun May 05, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: CCA (Canoe Cruisers Assn) Potomac Downriver Race May 11
Replies: 3
Views: 801

Well, lets see what the levels are!

There is a LOT of rain coming!
by allwet
Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:12 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: No telling who you'll see in the river ....
Replies: 4
Views: 1472

My version of a mermaid appears somewhat different

See for example the back room at Legend brewery haha
by allwet
Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Big Statons Falls 3rd descent
Replies: 4
Views: 1394

Big Statons Falls 3rd descent

Cooper Sallade going big! and lots of James, Reedy, Great falls, and Blackwater.

Worth a look (dubstep warning)

http://vimeo.com/59155923

Aloha
by allwet
Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Sat 12/1 noon paddle/BBQ on lower James. Shuttle provided
Replies: 2
Views: 750

Sat 12/1 noon paddle/BBQ on lower James. Shuttle provided

See the posting under the coastals lounge. There will be a 5k run in the park in the am, then noon paddle and BBQ, with shuttle provided by riverside outfitters, followed by the RETRO movie event at the Camel at 5 pm. Proceeds from these events are raising money to support Greg Hawkins in his fight ...