It has been a while since it took a trip out to the Deerfield, so I decided to join the River Diva’s group organized by Robin. At is turned out, there were more “dudes” than “divas”. The release was low but OK - 3 feet, 800 cfs. on the Charlemont gage.
We put-in at around 11:00 and worked our way downstream. As we approached Zoar Gap, I decided that I was going to try to catch the eddy at the top, and then go right. I caught the eddy fine, but as usual bounced off the big rock in the middle. After a long brace, I got myself back upright, but I missed the eddy on the right and banged into the rocks instead. Fortunately, I was able to work my way off without too much difficulty. My 50/50 record running the Gap stands secure – 14 attempts - 7 successful, 5 swims and 2 walks.
Another great poem from canoeswithduckheads on p.net:
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The mouse that Zoared
must pick its lion,
before pulling out
in thorny paws,
for in some lions
be rocky roads,
to turn you over
in toothy maws.
Somedays, you eat the lion. Somedays, the lion...
Keep Zoaring, Sir Erik de Dagger!
TW
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