We were a big group, 25 paddlers. For several people this was their first taste of class 4 rapids and were stretching themselves. We'd scouted the falls all weekend and had enough safety in place to rescue the planet. It was terrific and yes, taking a roll from the pool to class 4 ww is hard and not instant, takes practice. Stay safe and have fun.
Great video! Looked like the one green boat kinda towards the end didnt even attempt a roll before swimming. Could have been scary for sure though.. Looks like you guys had fun, good vibes, keep paddling!!
Yeah, that was me but I didn't pull - honest! I seemed to be launched out of the boat otherwise I would have had at least one go. Since moved the footplate closer to get a tighter fit.
That was fantastically managed, and supported!
Oh what a tangled web we weave as newbie boaters.
We were a big group, 25 paddlers. For several people this was their first taste of class 4 rapids and were stretching themselves. We'd scouted the falls all weekend and had enough safety in place to rescue the planet. It was terrific and yes, taking a roll from the pool to class 4 ww is hard and not instant, takes practice. Stay safe and have fun.
Carnage 😬always less hurtful to the pride when a few swim rather than just you - we have all been there or we haven't been trying hard enough!
quite right, suffering doesn't like to be lonely :)
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Looks like you guys had fun, everyone swims at some point and the Dee is a nice place to push yourself
Great video! Looked like the one green boat kinda towards the end didnt even attempt a roll before swimming. Could have been scary for sure though..
Looks like you guys had fun, good vibes, keep paddling!!
Yeah, that was me but I didn't pull - honest! I seemed to be launched out of the boat otherwise I would have had at least one go. Since moved the footplate closer to get a tighter fit.
Thats a lot of swimmers!
A lot of paddlers! 25 IIRC and I've only shown the carnage, so not a terrible ratio.
Nest up: Rolling practice!
Rolling doesn't get you through rapids, more dynamic paddle strokes through waves. Most swam due to positioning and wrong lean
Spot on. I was so pleased to have this footage so we can learn from it.
Nice yard sale. Hope nobody got hurt.
All good thanks. Did lose a shoe but then found it again :)
talk about kayakers without a roll ....
Me thinks that some of you blokes shouldn't be on this river yet! 😂
I would be more proficient with your roll before running rapids like that…
Working on it! Taking a flat / class 2 roll to 3/4 ww requires practice.
You guys need to learn your roll first.
Working on it! Got to start somewhere and we are all between swims.