The rain finally came so four of us squeezed in a white water trip before the fishing season really limits our choices. I was joined by Rob, Phil D. and Tim. The gauge on the weir at the take out was about 4.5 on the lower scale at the start and closer to 4 by the end. That meant that it was a reasonable, low-medium level for most of the trip, with virtually no scraping at all, the only exception being above the second stage of the main drop. I recommended the chicken shoot on the left which Phil followed, as did Tim, just, after one 360 spin above it. Rob ignored my recommendation (at least I assume it was a deliberate choice), broached for a minute or two on the shallows, thought about running it backwards, and then straightened up to go for a more exciting drop of the ledge.
At another stage I spotted a tree blocking our path, reckoned all could make the last eddy above to take out and called them down. So concerned was I for my flock that I then drifted out of the eddy. By grabbing the bank I stalled my progress and Phil then undertook a stretching rescue to pull me and the boat back. Thank you Phil.
Other points of interest were: no wires stretched across the river. Very good. Phil had to roll after tripping up while playing. Very good. Dead sheep blocked our way on a tree stretched across the river towards the end. Not good but I got its picture which I will add shortly.
A lovely trip I thought.
