Misfits on Beaver Creek

SOS57 · 03-17-2010, 07:16 PM

Sunday March 14th, five of us made a short expedition on the north ranch of the Beaver Creek. With water temps in the low 40s and the water gage near 8 ft, we braved the furies of nature and tried the depths of our commitment to adventure. The fearless five (or the foolish five) started from Darlington?s polo field heading for route 154 at Negley. We were in and out of the water for about half way, pulling out at Watts Mills due to extenuating conditions and a previous arrangement with a cute girl (who would have been highly irate if Grandpa didn?t make her birthday party) The trip was an adventure, also an eye-opener and wake-up call for some. With an 80% dunk rate, some of us had an unforgettable introduction to mother nature. We?re looking forward to the Tionesta Creek trip and hope Nature deals us a better hand.

Stan

mfdanko99 · 03-18-2010, 06:33 PM

Most of us wen tin, but I was the first and I learned a Big lesson::

mike danko

JPTolson · 03-19-2010, 07:15 PM

Mike,

My curiosity is piqued now. Care to share the lesson, especially if it's safety related?

John Paul

scout45 · 03-20-2010, 03:18 PM

He found out that when you reach for a branch and stop the water keeps on moving. I went in twice

JPTolson · 03-20-2010, 06:25 PM

Hmmm...ok....sounds like lots of carnage and something everyone will laugh about in the years to come. Hope all the bruises were to egos, not bodies, and that no one was hurt.

mfdanko99 · 03-22-2010, 06:42 PM

yep, I learned in really fast water, don't grap branches.and I also learn alot about paddling in real fast water, compared to normal conditions in the kayak, compared to my canoe.
I also learned to get dry bags, and why we tie a sting to paddles.

JPTolson · 03-22-2010, 08:33 PM

ok, thanks for sharing, Mike....I'm sure that we've all had similar learning experiences over the years, most of which help to improve our paddling abilities. See you on the river.

jp

03-17-2010, 07:16 PM	#1
SOS57 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Bedford, Pa Posts: 149 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Misfits on Beaver Creek Sunday March 14th, five of us made a short expedition on the north ranch of the Beaver Creek. With water temps in the low 40s and the water gage near 8 ft, we braved the furies of nature and tried the depths of our commitment to adventure. The fearless five (or the foolish five) started from Darlington?s polo field heading for route 154 at Negley. We were in and out of the water for about half way, pulling out at Watts Mills due to extenuating conditions and a previous arrangement with a cute girl (who would have been highly irate if Grandpa didn?t make her birthday party) The trip was an adventure, also an eye-opener and wake-up call for some. With an 80% dunk rate, some of us had an unforgettable introduction to mother nature. We?re looking forward to the Tionesta Creek trip and hope Nature deals us a better hand. Stan

03-18-2010, 06:33 PM	#2
mfdanko99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champion, OH Posts: 1,267 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Most of us wen tin, but I was the first and I learned a Big lesson:: mike danko

03-19-2010, 07:15 PM	#3
JPTolson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 902 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Mike, My curiosity is piqued now. Care to share the lesson, especially if it's safety related? John Paul

03-20-2010, 03:18 PM	#4
scout45 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: negley, ohio Posts: 16 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	He found out that when you reach for a branch and stop the water keeps on moving. I went in twice

03-20-2010, 06:25 PM	#5
JPTolson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 902 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Hmmm...ok....sounds like lots of carnage and something everyone will laugh about in the years to come. Hope all the bruises were to egos, not bodies, and that no one was hurt.

03-22-2010, 06:42 PM	#6
mfdanko99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champion, OH Posts: 1,267 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	yep, I learned in really fast water, don't grap branches.and I also learn alot about paddling in real fast water, compared to normal conditions in the kayak, compared to my canoe. I also learned to get dry bags, and why we tie a sting to paddles.

03-22-2010, 08:33 PM	#7
JPTolson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 902 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	ok, thanks for sharing, Mike....I'm sure that we've all had similar learning experiences over the years, most of which help to improve our paddling abilities. See you on the river. jp