Kayaking Class V Whitewater in Maine- West Branch Penobscot River Run
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Kayaking the West Branch of the Penobscot(Ripogenus Dam to Nasowdnehunk Falls). Took a long and scary swim through the class V rapids at Ripogenus Gorge at 3k CFS. I got lucky and had solid support for a fast and efficient rescue. Rest of the day was a dream though.
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Idk about that being Class V, but I do know that your crew aint doing you any favors letn you paddle a crossover in said "Class V"
West Branch of the Penobscot is legacy V from people grading way back when, like the Gauley
That didn't look anything like the Gauley to me. Maybe class 3?, stupid boat btw.
you forgot to gopro the class V section
Epic video! Great recovery to finish strong
lol, you in a crossover, each their own, that was a mighty swim.
great footage
Nice vid. The location shots at the start and drone shots shows how beautiful this river is.
Hopefully you reflected and learnt from this. Swim didnt look fun but didn't look like any sieves and decent pools (eventually).
I think a dedicated whitewater boat would do you good. Your edging in/out of eddies from the start was poor. Work on edge control and combat roll. Seeing you surfing after the swim shows you've got what it takes but need to grind out the basics/fundamentals to be able to enjoy this level of river safely in the future. Good luck on your next paddle 👍
I rafted the West Branch back in the late 90's. Glad I did it when I was young because there is no way I'd do it now! LOL!! Thanks for the video! Happy you made it out safely!
Right on!
Those are really pretty rapids! I got to check that out. Does it run most of the year? Or heavy rain only?
There’s nothing wrong with paddling a crossover through there. Only bit of unsolicited advice I’d give is get a little more comfortable in it first on class 2/3 or paddle this section with a crew that can properly show you the sneak lines. As for safety they did a great job to collect the yard sale at the base of staircase.
Wher is class V section?
When the hell did you have time to create this miracle?
I’ve swam the gorge before…not fun.
Gnarly swim! Glad you're ok
trashed right out of the gate; I feel your pain... "fuck" was the appropriate comment!
Loved the music
Great video, but that swim looked brutal. I'm guessing the water is fairly warm
@@broberts1505 Thanks- yeah the swim sucked, I got trundled. Water isn't cold this time of year- really nice temp actually
@@logancundiff Would you say it's a nice temperature to go swimming?
There’s an art to breathing on a swim like that. I call it the not breathing technique. Basically at the tops of waves, while still holding the breath and flexing stomach against wind knocking waves, look for areas of definite air, take in short little draws through a closed mouth. The swim is much worse with a lung full of river water.
@@greenman4508 yeah I can relate especially with this swim- I also spent a lot of air missing two roll attempts before exiting just to have 1 sec before entering the wave-train. i can see how a longer swing in these waves could drown without holding a swimmer under. Just repetetive dunking with lungs filled of water
@@logancundiff you’re fortunate that it was high water. I never guided the nob but my friends that did were often bummed thier clients were bruised and bloody if the swam the whole thing at lower levels.
@@logancundiff gotta love the drone shots tho!
@@logancundiff gotta love the drone shots tho!
Buddy your safety really needs to tighten up their game.. have someone below to catch ya. Salud amigo. Keep sending 👌
Thanks 👍
A boat with more rocker would make a world of difference. Also something made to make sharp cuts
Gobbled up! Looks like a terrible swim but you got a great video!
Yeah thanks- sucky swim for sure
Never back paddle
Only vertical deep strokes please
There’s an art to breathing on a swim like that. I call it the not breathing technique. Basically at the tops of waves, while still holding the breath and flexing stomach against wind knocking waves, look for areas of definite air, take in short little draws through a closed mouth. The swim is much worse with a lung full of river water.