Friday, July 18, 2008

July Trip #1
Location: Eagle Creek – Turkey Foot Park to Lions Park
Distance: +/-2 miles
Date: 7/10/08
Gauge: 1.8
Paddle Time: 2.0 hours
Paddlers: Doug & Julie (Zirconia tandem) Tucker (Dancer), Mercedes (SOT), Austin (Pelican Burst), Dan
Weather: 80 & sunny

OK, this was a bad idea. Last time James and I did this in the small boats it was OK, and I thought the level was about the same, but evidently it wasn’t. We did a lot of dragging, scooting and hauling boats over rocks and low spots. At least the water was cool. There are also a couple of new trees down, one that is really large just north of the park that will be a big obstacle in higher water.I told Dan I now have a policy of staying off this section if the water is less than 2.5…it’s just too much work.

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