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Post by down04 on Jun 7, 2008 15:42:36 GMT -5
I'm wondering if some experienced canoeists can help me out. I'm a novice - I've been out in the canoe 3 times - once on the south branch Rusagonis and twice on the Nashwaak. I was just wondering how everyone deals with navigating the areas where the water is really shallow? The canoe I was using is an old wood and canvas one, and it made it pretty much impossible to get through anything shallow.
Also, what are some good places to put in and take out on the Rusagonis, south branch Rusagonis, and the Nashwaak?
Is it even possible to canoe on rivers when you only have one vehicle to work with?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan
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Post by Jamie on Jun 8, 2008 7:36:43 GMT -5
You have a couple of issues that are not easily avoided. Dealing with shallow water is a problem everyone has after the spring run off is done. When the water level is low most people find other places to paddle than the rivers you mentioned. You can do the lower part of the Nashwaak but further up the river gets to shallow to enjoy. If you are dead set on getting out on to a shallow river then you might want to try poleing up stream and back down. This is also an option for the issue of haveing just one vehicle. Pole up river for a few hours and float back down to your car. Or find another person interested in canoeing and use two vehicles... Canvas canoes are nice to look at but not as practicle anymore (especially in low water) compared to the standard plastic oldtowns. Jamie I'm wondering if some experienced canoeists can help me out. I'm a novice - I've been out in the canoe 3 times - once on the south branch Rusagonis and twice on the Nashwaak. I was just wondering how everyone deals with navigating the areas where the water is really shallow? The canoe I was using is an old wood and canvas one, and it made it pretty much impossible to get through anything shallow. Also, what are some good places to put in and take out on the Rusagonis, south branch Rusagonis, and the Nashwaak? Is it even possible to canoe on rivers when you only have one vehicle to work with? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dan
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Post by navigator on Jun 23, 2008 8:11:05 GMT -5
I guess we have about the same problem. The best way around both problems (one vehicle and old canoe) would probably be to rent the canoe for a specific trip. A lot of places even provide shuttle service and cater to single day or multi day trips. I'd been looking into it and the prices aren't usually that bad for both. Cheaper than taking both cars up. I don't have any links at the moment but I'm sure someone here can suggest someone. Good luck and happy paddling.
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