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Branch River Icebreaker - Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00

Posted by Erik on 3/10/2019, 8:14 am

As a 'nod' to all the years that RICKA ran the RI Whitewater Championships, we are planning to run the Branch River on the traditional 3rd Saturday in March. This is a 7- mile trip with a couple of short class II rapids depending on water level. We’ll meet at the put-in below the Harrisville Dam (access is now at 4 Central Street, Harrisville) azt 10:00. Cold weather gear (wetsuit or drysuit) is required. You must have class II skills and be properly prepared for the conditions.

Re: Branch River Icebreaker - Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00

Posted by Skye on 3/16/2019, 3:42 pm, in reply to "Branch River Icebreaker - Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00"

What a beautiful day! My mom and I walked around the area (3.3 miles) until the group arrived at the Glendale Rapid. It was fun to watch and I took some photos... I didn't love the angle that was available, but I didn't have many options.

I hope you guys had a great time... I think my mom was disappointed that no one swam!

Here are the photos. https://flic.kr/s/aHsmBGcNyz Glendale Rapids

Re: Branch River Icebreaker - Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00

Posted by Erik on 3/17/2019, 7:41 am, in reply to "Re: Branch River Icebreaker - Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00"

Sorry about the lack of swims - I do my best, but Bill doesn't like it when we dump into the cold water - I wonder why? ;-)

Thanks for the pictures - its a great perspective. I grapped a couple and put them in my album as well.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/eckilson/albums/72157677230924077

Re: Branch River Icebreaker - Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00

Posted by Skye on 3/17/2019, 7:58 am, in reply to "Re: Branch River Icebreaker - Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00"

I'm glad no one swam. I know what cold water feels like.

I like that one of Erik with his hand out... "the standing waves were this high!".

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