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Originally posted by Tim Hancock
We mainly played in some tame rapids at the local Maumee river, but we did do a guided trip on the upper New (might have been the Gauly?) then the following day, I stupidly ran the last stage 5 on the lower (I think it was a five) just past the bridge by myself.
I made it past the nastiest part, but went over in the huge waves after. I made 1 feeble half hearted attempt to roll, then bailed. I surfaced for an instant then was immediately pulled under for what seemed an eternity. Finally I washed out and collected my boat and nerves. I was shaking when I got out! I loved kayaking, but it definitely demands experience!
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Any Kayaker understands absolutely what you experienced...I used to have a very good roll (with or without paddle) and still got stuck inverted a few times.
The Gauley is in West Virginia...I first ran it in 1988 when I moved to Maryland. It kicked my a$$...one of the few times I have ever been shy around water.
