Keep an eye on the Horseshoe Bend Gauge and watch for it to hit about 8.500cfs. At that point they start messing with the dam. Sometime it will be down completely and this floods the gutter and nothing is surfable. Go HERE and check the bottom of the page for scheduled deflations. In the past here is what the power company has done when the level hits around 8,500:
1. They drop the bladder all the way in the early mornings - nothing good for boating
2. At about noon they bring it into ‘Cascade Mode’ which is about 1/2 pressure. If the bubble forms in the middle as it usually does BINGO - Bladder Wave 
Right now the forecast for Boise is low to mid 90’s for the weekend and the river will be shooting up. Here is the current river forecast for Horseshoe Bend
Throwdown tomorrow - May 15th is the 2nd Boise Hometown Throwdown sponsored by Mion, RedBull, Jackson Kayak, Kayak Sessions, IR, Smith and AW. Prizes awarded for participation NOT scores It’s all about fun! 5:30pm is when it all kicks off. Hope to see you there!
Article by PETE ZIMOWSKY - HERE pzimowsky at idahostatesman.com Edition Date: 05/14/08
Forest fires burned through 16 campsites along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River last year, and because of the dangers of burned and weakened trees falling, five of the campsites will be closed to whitewater boaters this summer.
In making the announcement Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service, which manages the popular river in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, warned rafters and kayakers to be andquot;heads-up when selecting their tent and kitchen sitesandquot; in the damaged campsites.
To read the full article go HERE!
River Revival Paddling Party: Teams set to square off for annual spectator-friendly river running event.
Natalie Bartley - Idaho Statesman - Edition Date: 05/12/08
Source is HERE!
Team Idaho Herbal is ready to hit the water fast and hard at the upcoming Payette Boise River Revival Whitewater Event May 30 to June 1. The revival is a celebration of both the Payette and Boise rivers that raises funds for the completion of the Boise River Recreation Park. The annual event features 11 rafting and kayaking events along with a barbecue, music and camping.
For the full article go
HERE!
Wow, the kids from Boise looked right at home in Reno this weekend! Hats off to Scott Wootten who did a fantastic job prepping these guys during the last 6 weeks! Here are the results from the events they competed in - IRK kids in bold:
Freestyle
Juniors
1. Kyle Hull
2. Seth Stoenner
3. Alec Voorhees
Boater-X
Juniors
1. Jonathan Shales
2 . Jason Craig
3. Connor McLeod - and HERE is a pic of Connor gearing up
Michael Hayes had his picture on the front page of the Reno news paper and I know Ethan McLeod got special mention as well as others.
Check out coverage here:
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Remember next Thursday, May 15th, is the 2nd Boise Hometown Throwdown. Prizes awarded for participation NOT scores
It’s all about fun! 5:30pm is when it all kicks off. Hope to see you there!
Time for the annual IWA Used Equipment Sale. For more info go HERE!
Location : Idaho River Sports - 3100 W. Pleasanton Boise, Id
Schedule :
Friday May 2nd
- Check in from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday May 3rd
- Check in from 7am to 8:45am
- Sale starts at 9am to 2pm
- Unsold items must be picked up by 3pm
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