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Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Earl on 3/28/2024, 11:16 am

I am heading to the West Thompson Reservoir and the Quinebaug River, Thompson, Ct. Monday April 1st.
Meet at the West Thompson Reservoir boat launch at the end of Campground Road at 10:00.
Paddle north up the lake to the Quinebaug River, and continue up river for as far as we can go.
Currently a non-shuttle paddle.
Anyone interested?

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Earl on 3/28/2024, 11:51 am, in reply to "Monday April 1st paddle"

Change of plans!
This "WILL" be a shuttle paddle.

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Zorro on 3/28/2024, 12:17 pm, in reply to "Monday April 1st paddle"

Count me in!

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Steve Norris on 3/28/2024, 1:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

Sounds good I will be there.

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Aaron Rouby on 3/29/2024, 1:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

I'll see you there! If anyone wants to paddle tandem, I can bring my 16' Mad River Explorer.

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Frank on 3/31/2024, 7:56 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

I'll be there. Shoulder is still sore but as it is all downstream I think I'll be fine. May need some help with the boat.
Frank

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Aaron Rouby on 3/29/2024, 6:11 pm, in reply to "Monday April 1st paddle"

Is this the meeting location?

Google Maps

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Earl on 3/30/2024, 7:28 am, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

Yes it is.
Have you paddled this area before?
The first section has some quick water with a few turns. Then it widen outs and then enters the Reservoir.
Cold weather paddling gear should be worn,
and a lunch/snack and a drink should be brought.

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Zorro on 3/30/2024, 8:28 am, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Aaron Rouby on 3/30/2024, 10:48 am, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

No, I haven't paddled it before. It looks like the river flows south, so we'll be starting upstream and then turning around at some point? Or does shuttling change that into a point-to-point paddle?

I'll be in a dry suit and probably bring my 14' kayak.

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Earl on 3/31/2024, 11:01 am, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

Yes, the shuttle will make this a point to point aka
one way paddle. We will be paddling with the flow heading south. We will leave a few verticals at the take-out/end of the paddle/meeting place.
Doubling boats on vehicles that can take more than one.
Your 14' kayak should be fine.
See everyone tomorrow.

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Aaron Rouby on 3/31/2024, 6:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

Sounds great, Earl. See you all there tomorrow!

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Frank on 3/31/2024, 8:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

I'll be there. Shoulder is still sore but as it is all downstream I think I'll be fine. May need some help with the boat.
Frank

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Frank on 3/31/2024, 8:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

Where and when are we meeting for the shuttle?

Trip video and photo

Posted by Aaron Rouby on 4/1/2024, 5:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

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]Part 1: Launch

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Part 2: Timelapse

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Steve on 4/1/2024, 7:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

Wow 5.8 miles in 4 min and 27 seconds. That's got to be a club record. Great Movie

Re: Monday April 1st paddle

Posted by Zorro on 4/2/2024, 7:02 am, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

Nice movie Aaron. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Monday April 1st paddle pics

Posted by Earl on 4/3/2024, 9:56 am, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle"

Great video Aaron. I watched it with a fan blowing in my face, just like I was there
A few pics here
www.flickr.com/photos/93506267@N05/albums/72177720315917446

Re: Monday April 1st paddle pics

Posted by Aaron Rouby on 4/5/2024, 9:07 am, in reply to "Re: Monday April 1st paddle pics"

Haha, that's how to make it an immersive, multisensory experience, Earl. Who needs virtual reality when fans exist?!

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