Wild Ride on the River Loop course and later Visit to the Devils Coffin & Fat Man's Misery Features before the Fireside Potluck Dinner on site.
New time--> 12:00 pm to start hitting the water time since this is a far distance, and Perg Park will be less crowded when we get there after our paddle event.
-----> I hope Things look promising for this weekend, weather, water flows and many other factors seem on target so far ?? for both of these great locations again.
If you are late for the "downriver: part, you are on your own and thats not good at all, stick to the up river part and xplore the locks..etc...
We need apx as close to 300 CFS @ 7 to 8 foot Gag Depth ..
OPTION 1 for those that are not ready for fast water: You can avoid the fast water section and join some ? by paddling the flat areas UPSTREAM OF THE DAM and Locks to explore the interesting features which can take a few hours also---> then join us for the hike and fireside BBQ after at Prego Park.
Fast Water Option 2 : Remember, once starting downstream there is NO turning Back or Exit at all until the full end and you need good turning skills and strong paddling muscles to do this for enjoyment else you will learn and earn them,.
This is our first return from last year to a "FAST WATER PADDLING ENVIRONMENT" wild ride downstream on the Blackstone River -- we LOOP back via the side canal.
I have done my best to remember the ENDING portage point in my mind as a picture --> but a year later things change - so don't be a fool and pass that point, i can not save you if you do !
No car moving on this one. It is a LOOP via the old locks canal
(You need good water shoes for this event--there will be a few short portages also so be prepared). Keep your boat light and tie down what you can not put in a hatch or better don't bring all the junk.
Good turning and handling skills are needed for this section of river or you will be in the water and sometimes in very unsafe areas.
