OCT - Rappahannock , Nov 16th

Barb · Post by **Barb** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:29 pm

Gonna change the Nov 16th trip location. It was scheduled to be Balcony, but I'm moving it to the Rappahannock. Meet at 10:00 at Old Mill Park to paddle the Rappahannock from Mott's Run to Old Mill Park. Let me know if you're planning to join us.

Dave and Jackie have offered their place to camp - or also offered the Va Outdoors Center. Let me know if you're planning to camp and I'll let Dave or VOC know.

StickMan · Post by **StickMan** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:24 am

I was hopeful Balcony would be running on the 16th as I had a really good time there at the end of August on the OCT you hosted. I'm in for this trip however. I'll keep my fingers crossed it stays up and I'd really like to see something over 3 foot. Never ran it this low. Lowest I've ran it was 3.6 @ 2600cfs, that was a really fun level.

chromo · Post by **chromo** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:01 am

I'm in! I've been wanting to see this section of the Rapp for some time. Thanks Barb!

Jtaylor · Post by **Jtaylor** » Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:59 pm

I'll be interested if it comes up. 2.5 now. You will be dragging your boat at that level. Lets hope for some rain!

gabe b · Post by **gabe b** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:28 pm

I'm in too! Is this a good address for the takeout? 2410 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401? Im going to be breaking in a new board

StickMan · Post by **StickMan** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:39 pm

Gabe B wrote:I'm in too! Is this a good address for the takeout? 2410 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401? Im going to be breaking in a new board

Yeah if you're on Caroline Street you can't miss it. But that address should get you very close.

Also here's a good river map, this trip will be parts 17 to 23.
http://www.riverfriends.org/watertrail/Map.aspx?page=17

Barb · Post by **Barb** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:37 am

Sorry I haven't replied to you guys - for some reason, the posts didn't go to my email... but glad you're joining us! See you Saturday.
Barb

StickMan · Post by **StickMan** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:18 pm

I unfortunately have to back out, last minute family obligation.

Have fun! Hope to read a trip report as I'm wondering about the Rapp at this lower level.

Barb · Post by **Barb** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:56 pm

Ravin, Gabe & Chris,
I'm watching the level drop and am asking for expert guidance. Keep an eye on this thread, please. I'll let you know as soon as possible. Ravin, I've done it at 2 ft (in my opinion, the lowest I'd go), but I had a native F'burg taking us down.
barb

chromo · Post by **chromo** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:01 pm

I'll watch. For what it's worth a ~100cfs bump is forecast for tomorrow morning (AHPS for Rapp above Fredericksburg)

gabe b · Post by **gabe b** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:14 pm

i'll watch too. It will be fun to get out and hang with you guys and see this stretch but Im more than happy with sleeping in as well.

Now that I know that this run is at my skill level i'd be happy to try it over the winter when we get water.

Barb · Post by **Barb** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:27 pm

My info (Dave Stockdill) says it's still a go. Just check tomorrow am in case - I'll post by 7:30 if there are any changes - otherwise, see you at 10!

ihab · Post by **ihab** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:11 am

Last min, I'm in with, a friend coming with me too,
see you there

Ihab