Getting it Done on Section III

We'll it's been a long time coming but we finally got back on Section III of the Oswegotchie.  And to be honest, I would have never thought we would have gotten back on it in early July, in 70+ degree temps and sunny.  It was just about the perfect day for kayaking.  And the river did not disappoint. 

The Crew:  Danny Doran, Paul Sally McNancypants Twist, Captain Jim, A Cookie, Kurt (yes Kurt), Dave Fulle, myself and Ron Iforgotmyskirtandhadtohikeinandwatchfromshore Turney.

The day started right off with a bang, with the 4th of 7 in the group paddling ran the first drop.  Dave got a little left of "where he wanted to be" and got a nice piece of the meat.  Now, I have heard of people still pulling a nasty boof over there, but Dave didn't get so lucky.  He did though do a great job of staying upright long enough to get him the rope.  We unfortunately could not get it before it went around the corner and through the second drop.  By the time Danny and Paul got to it, it was about 6" shorter in the front.  Hopefully Ron will send me the pics soon so I can add them.

No one drowned at the second rapid, so I must say it was run much better than our previous decent.  Sally picked up his nipples that were tore off the first time as well, which was nice.

OK so after some of the less eventful rapids, then about an hour of scouting, Danny, Andy and I fired up the "Drop above Rainbow Falls" which in difficulty was easy, but in thrill was awesome.  After all, if you miss the big easy ferry, you have the big scary right below.  

Unless you are Danny and I.

I needed to let Danny show me the line, which he did and then some.  The kid laid the smack down on the big dog.  He did such a nice job, that he solidified the line that I wanted to take.  I cleaned up myself, styling the big line.  Unfortunately my skirt did not fair so well.  I came up from the depths upright, with my skirt in my lap, and a wet ass.  I paddled it out through the first part of the run out, but with more rapids to come, and the boat full, I decided to abandon ship.  I really was just afraid of getting pinned in the boat.  It was a great line, and I don't know if I could have hit it much better (I mean ME, I don't think I could have hit it better).  I was stoked and still am.

So stoked I decided not to paddle through the rapids after.  You may know, the ones with the holes that are pretty stomping but if you just paddle you should be fine.  Yea that is my signature move is to get through the crux of the river, and then  let down.  Lucky I didn't swim on this occasion, just took a nice surf.

It was a freakin' great day and I still can't believe we went creeking in the Adirondaks in July!

Cheers!

LaFlair

PS:  Photos/video to come soon (hint hint Ron & Danny).