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by SteveGabbard
Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the Coldest Weather you Paddled?
Replies: 41
Views: 8291

Re: What's the Coldest Weather you Paddled?

Whitewater school 2013. It was a good lesson in different types of thermal protection and warming techniques. I don't remember what the high was exactly.
by SteveGabbard
Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:55 am
Forum: Paddling Trips
Topic: November trip prize winner
Replies: 0
Views: 424

November trip prize winner

Congrats to Cowper for winning the November trip coordinator drawing for the Black Friday Cleanup!

Keep putting trips together and posting trip reports folks!
by SteveGabbard
Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: Paddling Trips
Topic: October Trip Coord Winner!
Replies: 0
Views: 461

October Trip Coord Winner!

Congrats to Roger Keesee for being the winner of a $50 prize in the the October Trip Drawing! Thanks also to Luke Coop, George Adams, and Cprezo for posting qualifying trips! Wet weather is coming up. Keep posting those trips and trip reports folks!

SYOTR
by SteveGabbard
Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ACC makes the news about a rescue
Replies: 7
Views: 1440

Re: ArklaTex makes the news for a rescue

Good stuff!!
by SteveGabbard
Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: Paddling Trips
Topic: September trip coord winner
Replies: 3
Views: 728

September trip coord winner

Congratulations to Liz Caldwell for being the September trip coordinator drawing winner! Thanks also to Heather, Cowper, and Tom McFetridge for posting trips! :thumbup:
by SteveGabbard
Fri Oct 03, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: Paddling Trips
Topic: Anything around Hot Springs?
Replies: 10
Views: 2163

Re: Anything around Hot Springs?

Remmel will begin releasing about 1,200 CFS at 6 AM and increase that release to 3,600 CFS from 9 AM to Noon.
by SteveGabbard
Fri Oct 03, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Paddling Trips
Topic: Anything around Hot Springs?
Replies: 10
Views: 2163

Re: Anything around Hot Springs?

I think remmel will be generating tomorrow so park and play at rockport is an option. There may not be anyone else there though.
by SteveGabbard
Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Paddling Trips
Topic: 08/02 - Big Sugar Creek! - Trip Report
Replies: 17
Views: 3257

Re: 08/02 - Big Sugar Creek! - Trip Report

Congrats Tom! This trip won the August prize! I will contact you about your $50 prize. Thanks for posting the trip.
by SteveGabbard
Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: Paddling Trips
Topic: Remmel Dam to Rockport Float Sat. the 23rd
Replies: 15
Views: 3011

Re: Remmel Dam to Rockport Float Sat. the 23rd

Hey jim. How about a trip report.
by SteveGabbard
Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STOLEN. Red Wilderness Systems Aspire 105
Replies: 2
Views: 480

Re: STOLEN. Red Wilderness Systems Aspire 105

Do you have any pictures? Are there any distinguishing marks or stickers? I pass riverside several times a day and will keep an eye out.
by SteveGabbard
Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free CPR class for Central Chapter members July 14
Replies: 2
Views: 492

Re: Free CPR class for Central Chapter members July 14

I only have a couple of spots left for this. If you are going to sign up please do so soon.
by SteveGabbard
Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COE campgrounds don't like hammock campers?
Replies: 14
Views: 2111

Re: COE campgrounds don't like hammock campers?

I didn't see Shay "cutting anyone down" with his response. But I agree on people throwing something down to hold a spot. Go to the islands on lake Ouachita and some people pitch a POS tent and leave it all summer. However, with a managed campground that shouldn't be an issue.
by SteveGabbard
Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swift water rescue
Replies: 19
Views: 2535

Re: Swift water rescue

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The link above has specifics on each level class. L3 and L4 are the typical classes that are taught.
by SteveGabbard
Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: Lost and Found
Topic: Found - Size 13 Chaco on Big Piney - RESOLVED
Replies: 3
Views: 1523

Re: Found - Size 13 Chaco on Big Piney

Wow. What a reunion! I will only add this. Cowper is boating out west for awhile so hold tight. I'm sure he will reunite you with your Chaco when he returns.
by SteveGabbard
Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: Recreational/Touring
Topic: Free CPR class for Central Chapter members July 14
Replies: 0
Views: 1088

Free CPR class for Central Chapter members July 14

The ACC Board of Directors voted again this year to provide CPR classes to all interested members free of charge. The last class of the year for Central Chapter members is being organized now. This is an American Heart Association class which should meet the certification requirements for ACA Instru...