It’s been a while since I had my whitewater boat out, so I
headed out to western MA for the dam release on the Fife Brook section of the
Deerfield River. I paddled with the
CT AMC, and we had a huge group – 19 boats (17 kayaks, 2 canoes).
The release was 800 cfs – low but OK. By the time we reached the Gap the
level was dropping, and I think the Gap is tougher with lower water. Since the current seemed to be pushing
everything left, I didn’t think I would make my usual line hugging the right
shore. Instead, I caught the eddy at the top and tried
the left line. I didn’t have
enough momentum going down the shoot and flipped in the wave at the
bottom. I had plenty of company – here are some of
the other runs:
My 50/50 record
running the Gap stands secure – 12 attempts = 6 successful, 5 swims and 1 walk.
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