Here is a little picture gallery from the recent paddling on the South Platte River (Sunday, March 15). We paddled upstream 5 miles from Kersey to Plumb Ditch Dam and back down the river. Beautiful warm weather and pretty low water (slightly around 400cfs at Kersey).
I shot pictures of Jeremy in his wildwater racer below the dam with Pentax Optio W30 camera. At that water level I could walk without any problems on the dam crest.
We didn’t have any real problems with paddling upstream, but if water keeps falling down it may get too shallow under the bridge below the Plumb Ditch Dam.
Related posts:
3rd South Platte River Upstream “Rotten Egg” Race – March 22, 2009
Paddling, Training and Racing on the South Platte River
South Platte River – GPS/photo map and guide
Group Paddling Workout on the South Platte River
Returning Back to (Paddling) Life
Comments
3 responses to “Wildwater Racing Kayak on the South Platte River”
Where can I find a wildwater boat.I live in Vail and would love to do some downriver paddling and a wildwater boat would be perfect.This is the only website that I have even seen a picture of one.Would like to paddle upper Colorado and Eagle river when snow melts.I am ex South African with background of marathon paddling, k1-k2 kayaks.Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
Gavin ps.great photos
Gavin,
http://www.usawildwater.com then click on equipment.
Best,
Jeremy Rodgers
Gavin………….I have a Wild Water boat for sale.
Prijon Soca III Fast design. A little on the tippy side. Its in very good condition. Some scratches of course. One small ding above the water line.
I live in central Montana. Contact me if interested.
BBOLAND79@YAHOO.COM
Bob