Grand River 2018

flagsracer9 · 04-03-2018, 06:50 PM

You do not have to sign up officially for this paddle. There are some events that we need a head count for, but this is not one of them. All you have to do is show up on Sunday if you wish to come.

Its always best to check the website the night before and make sure there isn't something that causes a trip to be cancelled or changed last minute, like river level or weather. Currently, the paddle is still on & the river is at a nice level. I will be watching the level closely after the storms & rain today, but I don't expect it to be too high for Sunday unless we get a lot more rain than forecasted overnight.

Right now it is only expected to be in the mid-30s on Sunday, so I would only recommend going on the paddle if you have appropriate cold weather gear otherwise it will be a very long, cold paddle. We did this section a few years ago when it was low 30s, and even with cold weather gear-it was cold. I am hoping the weather forecast changes (for the better) before Sunday.

flagsracer9 · 04-03-2018, 07:02 PM

Ken,

Pulling my hair out, no... Googling "how to perform sudden warm weather spell & anti-rain dances" maybe??

It's been draining quickly so I don't think water level will be an issue, but with the cold weather the cut off level will be lower then I would consider otherwise.

On a side note, I vote myself out of being volunteered to lead this paddle in the future and for Rich to take it back over. He had nicer weather and water levels, so he is clearly the better choice.

richpinky · 04-07-2018, 07:06 PM

Good call Jess ! Better SAFE then anything. That river is not going anywhere.

mfdanko99 · 04-07-2018, 09:29 PM

I agree with cancelling the paddle.
Just hope we can paddle it soon

04-07-2018, 09:29 PM	#4
mfdanko99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champion, OH Posts: 1,272 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	I agree with cancelling the paddle. Just hope we can paddle it soon __________________ Mahoning River-Home of the Trumbull Canoe Trails 1975-2024 49 years

04-03-2018, 06:50 PM	#1
flagsracer9 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Huntsburg Posts: 63 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	You do not have to sign up officially for this paddle. There are some events that we need a head count for, but this is not one of them. All you have to do is show up on Sunday if you wish to come. Its always best to check the website the night before and make sure there isn't something that causes a trip to be cancelled or changed last minute, like river level or weather. Currently, the paddle is still on & the river is at a nice level. I will be watching the level closely after the storms & rain today, but I don't expect it to be too high for Sunday unless we get a lot more rain than forecasted overnight. Right now it is only expected to be in the mid-30s on Sunday, so I would only recommend going on the paddle if you have appropriate cold weather gear otherwise it will be a very long, cold paddle. We did this section a few years ago when it was low 30s, and even with cold weather gear-it was cold. I am hoping the weather forecast changes (for the better) before Sunday.

04-03-2018, 07:02 PM	#2
flagsracer9 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Huntsburg Posts: 63 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Ken, Pulling my hair out, no... Googling "how to perform sudden warm weather spell & anti-rain dances" maybe?? It's been draining quickly so I don't think water level will be an issue, but with the cold weather the cut off level will be lower then I would consider otherwise. On a side note, I vote myself out of being volunteered to lead this paddle in the future and for Rich to take it back over. He had nicer weather and water levels, so he is clearly the better choice.

04-07-2018, 07:06 PM	#3
richpinky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new springfield, ohio Posts: 117 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Good call Jess ! Better SAFE then anything. That river is not going anywhere.