Spot on report yet again Nige…..and so proud or Kee’s actions at the ford…I would also like to mention Barry the unsung hero in all of this.
He was quick to realise Rob was in difficulty and alert Kee to the danger.
Great day and great company as usual and another tale for the campfire.
great day as usual . much respect for Keelan , watching the footage back shows how easily the shit could of hit the fan and the speed at which Barry covers the last 50m he should be in the GB kayak sprint team . I owe you one .
Cracking report Nige. Saw the video, it is truly shocking. Well done Barry & Kee for your quick thinking and Rob for having the presence of mind to wedge the paddle down. Hate to think what would have happened to a less experienced paddler. Can’t make up my mind whether I’m glad I missed it or not!
Everyone came home safely and that’s the most important thing. I cant recall seeing a feature like that on a river I’ve paddled before. The confusing reports on the internet guide didn’t help. I had a chat with Rob yesterday and he believes the levels were perfect for causing problems there. Lower and you would have noticed it and higher you would have plopped over it. I left a message on Geoffs
phone asking him to give Kee a big pat on the back. I would urge everyone in the club to keep paddling in teams like you are and keep looking around that next corner. Man made hazards can be worse than trees. Look at the fish counter on the Cerriog with chains across the river. In fact that has just reminded me. There is a man made raised ford on the Cerriog below the A5 bridge that needed to be portaged. Look out for it if you ever run that section.
Another great report Nigel with all the detail for future reference. It ended up another great day but one to reflect on. Like Tim says it seems to be the grade 2 stuff and man made features that cause the major hazards.
Gives us something to talk about at the Committee meeting on Thursday !
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