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Since I have some people who may be concerned with doing 15 miles, we could as an alternative do Meramec State Park to Sand Ford. This would be about 7 miles. Let me know how you feel about this and if people want to do this instead, I will adjust the paddle. Will post final plans tomorrow afternoon.
Stacy, The Buffalo will drop quickly this week. Right now there is no significant rainfall forecast for this week. If you look at the upstream gauge you can see how quickly it is dropping.
As I stated in the April Club meeting we have not had success with people following the required procedures for ACA approved trips. We need everyone attending to fill out the provided trip waiver for each trip so that we can provide the proper information to the ACA. This includes the trip leader and all individuals that participate in the event. We also need any non ACA members to pay the ACA liability insurance fee.
Thanks for your cooperation with this.
DennisLooks like I have enough interest to work out a shuttle, so this paddle is a go. Let’s meet at the Blue Spring Creek acccess at 10:00 to combine boats and people for the shuttle up to Onondaga. Should be warm but windy and water will still be cold this time of year so dress appropriately. Post here or text me at 314 971-5198 if you have any questions.
To be safe I am going to cancel this. Drove out to check things and I’m not sure the ice at the Meramec State Park boat ramp will be clear by Sunday.
Looks like I have enough to work out a shuttle, so let’s meet at Meramec State Park boat ramp by 10:00 am. Should warm up some by then. If anyone else wants to join us, post here or text me at 314 971-5198.
With the rain we have had this week the Big River is dumping a lot of water into the Meramec just above where we are planning to paddle. As a result there is more current on this stretch than is normal. I do not want to cancel the paddle, but do think we should consider changing our plans some. We can still put in and take out at Route 66 state park and shorten how far we plan on paddling up stream with the increased current. Just be aware this stretch of the river will be bank full with nowhere to get off the water once we start. Another option would be to shuttle up to the Allenton Acccess and paddle to Route 66 State park. This would be about the same distance as the original plan but would require shuttling, but no paddling against the current. Think about this and we can finalize a plan when we meet at the Route 66 State Park Access.
John, All I can say is we are still working the bugs out of the system. Carolyn forgot at first to link the waivers but hopefully Eleanor has corrected that. If you are an ACA member and did their annual waiver online the club should be covered for the trip under ACA guidelines.
Looks like I have enough interest to work out a shuttle so I plan on going ahead with this paddle. Doesn’t look like the weather will clear up as much as originally forecasted, but rain is supposed to be over with by mid morning. We can hope for the best, but bring rain gear just in case. Temperature should be around the low 50’s. The plan is to meet at the Eureka Walmart at 9:30 am to finalize shuttle plans and head out to the take out to drop return shuttle vehicle. Anyone who wants to meet us at the take out should let me know and plan on being there by 10:30 am. Please confirm if you plan on coming by posting here or texting me at 314 971-5198.
Maura, I posted a paddle for Sunday when it will be warmer with less wind if you would be interested. Less chance of hypothermia if you get wet. I will post final details tomorrow.
Maura, With the current forecast for New Year’s Day I would not recommend this paddle for an inexperienced paddler. The temperature will barely be above freezing when we start and they are predicting wind gusts of up to 25 miles per hour. You would need the proper cold weather gear (wet suit or dry suit) to be comfortable. It isn’t going to be a pleasant trip probably but more of a bragging rites paddle. I hope to see you on some of our other paddles once it gets a little warmer. What kind of boat do you have so we can determine what paddles or right for you?
Sorry, Aziz I want to stay with the 10:00 meet up time at Allenton access so that it can warm up. Hope you can join us.
Looks like I have enough interest to work out a shuttle and the water level looks okay. Let’s plan on meeting at the Woodson K Wilson access at 9:30 am. We will drop boats and gear then shuttle vehicles. With the recent flooding be prepared to navigate fresh trees and debris that may be in the river channel. With the colder weather and water please dress appropriately for the conditions. I would like for people to confirm that they are coming.
