Chris, Les, Gerry and I decided going down the Thames would be a great idea. We were only going to go about 8 km but couldn't find a good place to pull out so 18 it was. A bit ambitious for amateurs but we made it in about 5 hours - taking breaks now and then, getting stuck on the rocks even more often. I almost capsized twice but managed to stay inside my sit on (not in) kayak. A few times three of us (not Les) had to get out and walk when it got too shallow and we all got wet. All in all we had a great time.
The trip was delayed a bit by this wind blade trying to go around the round-about in front of Wildwood. They look so much smaller when they're way up on their pedestal.Leaving just a few blocks from the dam in St Marys.
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| Les and Gerry |
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| Chris |
First of many obstacles was this little tiny waterfall which 3 of us managed to get over with no problems. (Insert chicken clucking noise)
Gerry getting out of his kayak, not once but twice.
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| He's behind Les |
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| and here behind Chris |
One of the many, many, many rapids and rocks on this low water level river.
One of the few calm and deeper water spots.
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| Lots of trees and water but not much wildlife. |
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| Much needed break. |
Oh look, Gerry is getting out of his kayak once again.
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| really shallow water |
Rocks, rocks and more rocks:
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| little rapids |
And now I'm stuck, again.
18 km later
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