Cadron from 65 to 285....

[wet 2 woody]

I purchased a kayak two weeks ago and wondered if this is a good local run to begin "practicing". Looks like a good shuttle...how flat is it? Ozark Whitewater says 10 miles...I've done the run which ends at the Hwy 65 bridge above Greenbriar....or option 2 is the UALR pool this afternoon to develope my roll...Does anyone know if it is available today?
woody

[Chester]

It is about 10 miles, and with some long pools. I like it best when the level is over 3.5ft.. At over 4 ft today, level would be good as long as you have some fair boat control. If you didn't have any problem on the upper section, this one shouldn't be anymore challenging. Figure 4 hours or more time.

[Cowper]

No pool today: http://www.arkansascanoeclub.com/mb/vie ... =5&t=12639" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If you are ready to try something harder than the Cadron (slightly, still in Class II to II+ range) then you might want to join this group:
http://www.arkansascanoeclub.com/mb/vie ... =1&t=12698" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Couldn't tell from your post if you had someone to paddle with today, but if not, I would note that paddling with a group is still safer than paddling an easier river by yourself.

They leave LR at 10, so there is still time to catch them.

[wet 2 woody]

Gentlemen...

Thanks for the info and invite...I alas...must work a little this am. A friend is talking about going along...and I would not attempt an unknown creek alone in an unfamiliar boat. I have spent many hours running the BigPiney in my inflatable kayak (pics on Facebook/Moores site)....but a hard boat has got to be more difficult.

I met a young man in Fort Smith 2 weeks ago and bought his Wavesport Diesel 75. I need to get with an experienced group of "yakkers" and do some learning. We'll definitely get together in the future...as I consider joining the ACC to benefit from your resources and contribute to your worthy org. I love to paddle!

Be Safe

woody

[Cowper]

OK,
Come to the pool next Wednesday evening and we'll start working on that roll.