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Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by paul on 4/13/2011, 6:02 pm

There are two releases, both it seems at different sections. I've never been to ether, but the bigger release and better weather is on Sunday. Is this a lock and load? I was told the better section is the Sunday release.

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by Erik on 4/14/2011, 5:02 am, in reply to "Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

I'm no expert, but I believe Pork Barrel is above the Knightville Dam and is not affected by the releases. I’ve never run it, but would like to. I’ve heard if New Boston is running, then Pork Barrel is usually running. New Boston is at 4 ½ feet and falling. I’m sure someone will post about it.

The releases are from the Knightville and Littleville Dams. Knightville is on the North Branch. Littleville is on the Middle Branch. The novice race on Saturday starts on the West Branch in Huntington. The expert race on Sunday starts below the Knightville Dam on North Branch. All very confusing, but here's the race map.

http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html

I think most people run the Knightville section – put in below the Knightville Dam, and take out at the gazebo on Rt. 20. That’s what I did last year.

http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/703/#zzqidod6t8oj3v3RiverMainGadget58

Sunday is Palm Sunday, so “river church” may need to take a back seat to Church. Then again, if I go to Mass Saturday night, I may be able to paddle Sunday, and my knee is starting to feel better...

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by Andy V on 4/14/2011, 11:11 am, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

The Westfields certainly confuse me! They couldn't just come up with different names for the rivers instead of NB Westfield, MB Westfield, etc? Then to make it worse, there are nicknames for the runs like Pork Barrel!!!

Looking at a map, I think the releases this weekend fron Knightville and Littleville dams will really only affect the Knightville run (Knightsville Dam to Huntington). With the race going on there Sunday, I'm kind of hesitant to head there on Sunday. Maybe Saturday though as the novice race is below the Knightville section.

Also, I may head up that way on Monday with Ed. Waiting to see what is going to be running. He's looking at Pork Barrel, Middle Branch Westfield, the Green north of Greenfield, or the Searsburg section of the Deerfield.

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by Paul on 4/14/2011, 2:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

Andy - you're causing a split again!!! From what Brian and Al (from last week) said - the better run is the Knightsville, with the extra flow - the river will not be running hard anyway-they never are for a race - especially a novice race!!!

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by Andy V on 4/14/2011, 3:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

Better run than what? What is the other option?

The novice race is Saturday, below the Knightville section. On Sunday is the expert race which is on the Knightville section. Just saying that its going to be crowded with spectators and racers. I can just picture myself crashing into some racer and ruining his 1st place finish haha. Not trying to cause any split, just suggesting that maybe Saturday would be the better day to do Knightville.

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by paul on 4/15/2011, 7:47 am, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

We won't go down with the racers - after - the river is still running all day, plus as these things go - it'll be over quick enough.

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by Jeff Budz on 4/15/2011, 9:44 am, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

Hey Kids,

I think I'm going to pass on the Westfields this weekend. Weather looks crappy.

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by paul on 4/15/2011, 12:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

Jeff NOOOOO, we need you! Sat looks too cold showers or not - Sun near 60 - even with a shower that's not too bad. True, I'm a fair weather kayaker myself, so, I'm watching the weather too be for I commit. But remember - once you're there You'll be glad you went!

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by Jeff Budz on 4/15/2011, 6:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

Lower Millers is rageing!

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ma/nwis/uv/?site_no=01166500&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by Paul on 4/15/2011, 8:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

Holy cow!!! I say lets go there if it holds!! Lets get in touch tomorrow!!

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by Erik on 4/15/2011, 8:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

I'm in for something on Sunday.

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by Jeff Budz on 4/13/2011, 8:39 pm, in reply to "Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

I don't know Paul, I heard there are 2 50 yard sections of flatwater...

What are the sections, Knightville on Sat, Pork Barrel on Sun?

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by paul on 4/14/2011, 7:43 am, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

50 yards I can handle - but that one section last week was half the state of RI!

Opps, forgot about Palm Sunday... but Jesus would want me to kayak on his lovely river! Sunday is the better day - warmer- Erik, Go sat night.

Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun

Posted by paul on 4/14/2011, 8:51 am, in reply to "Re: Westfield Release Sat/Sun "

Yes Erik, the Knightville section.

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