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Had the opportunity to go paddle on the Lower Tellico with a friend and his sons, great Class III run, good water level, kinda hurts to see a 9 y/o that paddles as well as I do. These weren't the biggest rapids.



Bridge rapid, right at the put-in.













Unknown No-Name Rapid towards the end













No pics of me, I was just the photgrapher. More information on this run is available here: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/conte ... il_id_1792 if you are interested. Water level was 2.2' and rising.

Nice TR. What do you boaters know of good places to learn near DC?



I know Great Falls is there...but thats more trial-by-fire-and-die water

This has your name all over it. Watch the video.



http://www.immersionresearch.com/2009/0 ... tainments/

That was pretty damn cool- can't say ive seen a boat like that. That kind of masochistic paddling is right up my alley too....



If I could sell this stupid bike, I might actually be able to buy a little plastic boat of my own...

EastCoaster;176686 wrote:
Nice TR. What do you boaters know of good places to learn near DC?



Looking here would probably be a good place to start: http://www.monocacycanoe.org/



Looks like there are a lot of Class 2 spots on the Potomac as well as the Great Falls.

@EastCoaster 176689 wrote:That was pretty damn cool- can't say ive seen a boat like that. That kind of masochistic paddling is right up my alley too....



If I could sell this stupid bike, I might actually be able to buy a little plastic boat of my own...



McCoys Falls outside Blacksburg is an awesome spot if you're still around. I'll be back in VA/WV next month if you want to go boat. I def don't have a boat that fits you, but Radford University does, and I have deep contacts there. Don't know the lay of the land up in DC, but I believe there are some mellower sections of the Potomac condusive to learning to kayak. Plus there is a large and active paddling community up there, so you'll be able to find roll clinics etc... Dave is spot on with the resources-canoe clubs, American Whitewater, and don't forget boatertalk. Another great resource, similiar to SkiNC, with lots of info.

Oh and nice paddling pics TD. Was expecting a big pow storm and got rain instead today. Getting the stoke for paddling season...

rvrscum;176701 wrote:
Was expecting a big pow storm and got rain instead today. Getting the stoke for paddling season...



It's currently raining, I'm in heaven here. Paddling season is in high gear. This is the best year since I started paddling (a whole 3 years ago). With the rain a whole new world has opened up, I haven't been on a dam release run since last fall and I've put in at least a dozen days since the 1st of December. As long as it rains the Smokies and the Plateau could keep me occupied for the next several years, I just wish I had the skills to really take advantage of it. Clear, clean water, no crowds, no rafts, Life is Good in East TN if you are a boater.



I just scheduled to take off at 2 on Thursday, so I can hit the Little River again before it drops out.

@EastCoaster 176686 wrote:Nice TR. What do you boaters know of good places to learn near DC?



I know Great Falls is there...but thats more trial-by-fire-and-die water





If you're still in Blacksburg you can try here: (sorry for the ads before the videos)



http://broadbandsports.com/node/842

http://broadbandsports.com/node/842



Should be a good place to learn.

@Murphy 176714 wrote:If you're still in Blacksburg you can try here: (sorry for the ads before the videos)



http://broadbandsports.com/node/842

http://broadbandsports.com/node/842



Should be a good place to learn.

There is also tons of easy water on the New near Blacksburg.

@VA_skier 176734 wrote:There is also tons of easy water on the New near Blacksburg.



Yea, I know. I'd never actually paddle Bottom Creek. It's just cool to watch others do it.



By the way, just realized I posted the same video twice here's the other.



http://www.broadbandsports.com/node/836