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Upper Mad
Wednesday April 27th, 2011Organizer: John Atherton
Predominantly: nov-int WW
Water Level: medium high
Author: John Atherton
Internet Gauge (cfs): 2450
USGS Gauge Name: Moretown
Kayakers (K1): Dan B Francis M John A
Canoers (OC1): Welker T
We started out just below the Warren bridge. The over the guard rail and down the bank was a test for our newest paddler Welker. It was a test for all of us. The evening was warm and the river was higher than I had ever paddled it before. The higher level was really nice and made the river and paddle more interesting. The real action began at "Punch Bowl" we had two nice runs by Dan, an ok run by John, a swim by Francis and a walk around by Welker. The swim/rescue/rerescue and boat rescue was definetly the most interesting part of the evening. We were not done yet. the next rapid is at Butternut road under the bridge. Dan was the only taker and he hit the line perfectly. By this point it was starting to get dark and that was my excuse for not giving it a try. we all paddled straigt to the finish line and pulled out at dark. nice run for everyone. thanks guys