Intermediate level paddle in adverse current
Details
This is a workout and resistance practice for intermediate + level paddlers. We will head south against a building flood up to 2.1 kts. We might experience some wind (around 5-10 kts) as well. How far we go will depends on actual conditions and how hard we pushed; it will be a great workout regardless and be ready to paddle hard! Space is limited and priority will be given to those who haven’t already attended or signed up for a practice in the week and our guides.
Be on time at 5:40 pm. Be able to get ready without assistance In 15 minutes and self launch and land. We will be on the water by 6:15 pm, turn around by 7:15 pm, off the water by 7:45 pm. Sunset will be at around 7:40 pm.
Water is still cold (40s F) so Drysuits are required (we have some you can borrow).
PREREQUISITES TO RSVP
- Active volunteer-volunteered at least 4 times in 2025
- you have an intermediate time trial
- you have attended an intermediate/advance trip in 2025
- Prepare equipment in 15 minutes without assistance
- Self launch and land independently without assistance
COME PREPARED
- Quick dying and warm clothes
- socks (to be wear inside drysuit) and closed toe water shoes
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen, hat
- Water in a reusable bottle
- all around white boat light
TIMELINE
5:40 PM - Meet at HCCB. Prepare equipment.
5:45 PM - Cut off time to arrive. Safety briefing. you will not be able to join if you are not present
6:15 PM - Paddle south
7:15 PM - Turnaround
7:45 PM - Return to boathouse and clean up
8:30 PM - Training ends
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2026-04-16 5:25 PM slack -
2026-04-16 8:07 PM flood 2.11