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  • in reply to: 03/28/25 Meramec Onondaga to Blue Spring #4637
    Dennis Strubberg
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    Looks 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.

    in reply to: 2/23/2025 Meramec Meramec State Park to Sand Ford #4443
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    Let’s meet at Sand Ford at 9:30 Tuesday. If anyone wants to join us let me know.

    in reply to: 2/23/2025 Meramec Meramec State Park to Sand Ford #4442
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    I should be able to do Tuesday. Can let you know for sure by noon Monday.

    in reply to: 2/23/2025 Meramec Meramec State Park to Sand Ford #4434
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    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.

    in reply to: 2/2/2025 Meramec Blue Spring to Meramec State Park #4373
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    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.

    in reply to: test post #4360
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    Actually, Carolyn I would like for anyone that received an e-mail of this post to respond so that we can try to assess the issues we are having.

    in reply to: New Years Paddle on The Meramec #4308
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    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.

    in reply to: New Years Paddle on The Meramec #4288
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    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.

    in reply to: 12/29/2024 Meramec River Round to Chouteau Claim #4273
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    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.

    in reply to: New Years Paddle on The Meramec #4250
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    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.

    in reply to: New Years Paddle on The Meramec #4245
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    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?

    in reply to: 11/24/2024 Meramec Palisades to Allenton #4097
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    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.

    in reply to: 11/16/2024 Meramec Woodson K Conservation to Scott’s Ford #4019
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    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.

    in reply to: Meramec on 10/29 #3967
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    Sorry Gary, Eleanor was going over some website features with me and we were trying to find an easy way for people to create a list without it getting buried in emails.

    in reply to: Meramec on 10/29 #3956
    Dennis Strubberg
    Moderator

    Gary, See you at 9:30.

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