The Cornwall Recreational Whitewater Club

And so it comes to pass that another winter is going out and the creeks have started to flow!!!
Aime-Jean, Jean-Sebastien and I got out to the Riviere Aux Outardes last Wednesday.

First let me apologize for the lack of pictures…. Took a few videos though and you can see if you click here or go to http://www.dropshots.com/crew#date/2008-…

The river for starts with a drop through a narrow slot in a small dam. (Not hard to do but you can not enter the slot off line or you hit the pillars on the way down (hmmm how do I know this? check the videos….)
After that it is a series of pleasant waves and small drops that travel through a really scenic area.
Mid way we had to portage through a section that was blocked by ice but, no big deal just get out and enjoy the scenery.
After an hour of fun sections, you enter what I will now call the slides. It is a couple hundred meters of narrow river with a couple of tiny eddies if you see them coming for a break on the way down. Otherwise you just go till you get under the bridge which lets you know that you are almost done. Past the bridge you get a sweet little drop to a large pool and then out you come.
By the end of the run (8:00 PM) we got out with our gear solidly frozen but with expressions of satisfaction.
For me it was the first river of the year and I got to shake out the rust a bit and remember that I do not have edges on my creek boat….
A great time was had and we will be going back there very soon!

What is coming up for CReW?
This weekend: Champlain bridge (Ottawa River) and a creek in Quebec
Throughout the week we should be able to get out on the Williamstown Wave on the raisin river.
Thursday World Kayak Movie Premier: Green River Race and Night Of The Living Donkey at Jakcs Pub in Williamstown,Ontario
Next weekend: Ramp competition in Williamstown and Chambly rapids

See you on the water,
Robert