Had a good time yesterday with Paul on the upper section of the West River in Jamaica, VT. The release was about 1,500 cfs. Looking back, I’ve run it at that level before, but the waves seemed bigger than in the past. It seemed like I was constantly pulling over to empty my boat - I need to get a pump.
We did three runs that were mostly uneventful. My only swim was about half way down Initiation. I started in the center, (should have started a little more to the right) and went sideways into the big hole and in the middle. Fortunately, I was able to get my boat near the shore eddy on the right side where Paul was able to grab it. It might have gone a long way otherwise.
We used the shuttle at the Jamaica State Park for the first time, and it worked out great. It’s a bit of a hike up to the top of Initiation, but not as bad as hiking down the dam.
Posted by paul on 9/29/2013, 8:49 am, in reply to "Westfest"
Fun time - gorgeous weather, great crowd - I'm a believer in the $20/day shuttle! I had a minor swim not much after the put in at the shuttle drop - the small stuff will get you when you're not paying attention.
Re: Westfest
Posted by Erik on 9/29/2013, 9:47 am, in reply to "Re: Westfest"
Paul says 4 runs next year with at least 2 runs down Initiation - I need to start training ;-)
Re: Westfest
Posted by paul on 9/29/2013, 6:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Westfest"
I think five is pretty much all anyone can do, if they got there early enough - but four - no problem - it's just the portage I hate, but so much easier than down the dam! Can't wait!