Wow! What a great day for a kayak trip. Perfect weather (blue sky, light breeze, 70 degrees) , great cause (Pine Tree Camp fund raiser), fast water (between 7000 and 8000cfs) . Just to compare, when we left Texas the Guadalupe was flowing at 55cfs.
For you history buffs, the Kennebec is the river that Benedict Arnold took over 900 men and supply's up stream on his way to fight the Brits at Quebec City. The section we paddled is some of the same area they went through in 1775.
This was the 12th annual paddle for Pine Tree Camp, a fund raiser to help kids pay for camp tuition. This is Clay's 4th paddle and Carol's 3rd. All together (thanks to family and friends) we have been able to raise nearly $1000. This event takes place the first weekend of June. If you paddle kayak or canoe you should put it on your calendar for next year. It is a really well organized event and you will meet some very nice people as well as help a kid go to camp. The food and entertainment at the take out is worth the trip. Within 1/4 mile of the take out you can smell the barbecue and hear the music.
This year's event attracted 213 boats of all shapes and colors. It takes some time to get us all on the river and it is quite a sight to see.
Click on the video to see some of the highlights. Be sure your audio is on.
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3 comments:
Very cool! Nice use of video. I think I might try that one day. Good to hear about your trip.
What fun! Like tubing on the Guadulupe, it gets pretty crowded. How long to make the trip?
Wonderfull trip. Sounds like fun.
Maybe nexxt year you can add two
more Tex-Ma(Texas-Mainers to group.
Harry&Pj
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