Paddlers in Little Rock

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Paddlers in Little Rock

Post by dg259 » Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:41 am

Hey everyone, I'm from the Uk and have been in Little Rock for a while. Because of work and having a new baby paddling has been low on my priority list. Now I only have 18 months until I go home to the UK and I need to get on some Arkansas rivers before it's too late.

Problem is I don't know anyone who paddles or wants to paddle the same type of water as me. I'm trying to meet people who like to get on the water, especially as the rainy season starts and the levels come up on some of the more fun stuff.
I have a truck and all my gear with me (new creek boat on order).

Do any of you guys go to the UALR pool sessions, might head down there tonight if it's on.

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Re: Paddlers in Little Rock

Post by Tim Eubanks » Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:03 pm

Doug
There are lots of us around, lots on the river/creeks today that should get on this thread tomorrow. Might be some water left for the weekend. keep looking here for folks headed out
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Post by turboturtle » Wed Nov 06, 2013 1:15 pm

I should be at the pool tonight if you want to come by. I keep three boats here and will return at pool time with sprayskirts and paddles. I should be back by 5:45.
The gate for lot two was broken this morning, so you may park there. If you park in a metered space, remember that it doesn't need to be fed after 6pm. ($0.25 per15mins before 6p.)


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Post by arkbill » Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:29 pm

I can go the Buffalo Friday if you haven't found anyone.

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Post by Twindad » Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:37 pm

Is the U.K. river difficulty scale I-VI? If so, what class are you looking to paddle?

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Re: Paddlers in Little Rock

Post by Henry Gresham » Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:48 pm

I might also be able to do Buffalo on Friday, if some folks will be there for sure. I'll keep an eye on the thread.

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Post by dg259 » Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:53 pm

Twindad wrote:Is the U.K. river difficulty scale I-VI? If so, what class are you looking to paddle?
The river scale is the same in the UK. I'm a bit out of practice on the river but would be looking to paddle class III and then some IV once I'm a bit more practiced.

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Re: Paddlers in Little Rock

Post by turboturtle » Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:34 am

I hope you get to play the Cossatot today Doug. I do wish I could have gone. It will be the weekend till I can get out.


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Re: Paddlers in Little Rock

Post by Henry Gresham » Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:15 am

To cut to the chase, anyone interested in meeting at Ponca bridge on the Buffalo around 10am tomorrow? Gauge looks good now. Henry

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Re: Paddlers in Little Rock

Post by dg259 » Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:16 pm

I would love to paddle tomorrow, but I have an early start at work. I'm good for saturday if anyone is around and if anywhere will be running!?

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Post by arkbill » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:42 pm

If you want to get together and use one vehicle, I have a 16 ft canoe for two people.
I live in LR, let me know, 352-4209.

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Post by Ouachitoff » Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:14 pm

I'm in LR and paddle, am pretty busy with work/selling home lately but just wanted to get my name in the hat for later
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Re: Paddlers in Little Rock

Post by Henry Gresham » Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:49 pm

I guess I'll drop out of this thread plan, as I've decided on a try for the Mulberry tomorrow. If that falls thru, then ???

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Re: Paddlers in Little Rock

Post by Twindad » Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:32 pm

The Cossatot will still be runnable Saturday and is within your previously stated parameters. There will be plenty of paddlers.

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Re: Paddlers in Little Rock

Post by turboturtle » Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:29 pm

PM'd you Doug. Lets paddle the Tot! :yahoo:



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