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ken0042 · 06-28-2007, 11:13 AM

I live in the south, so I usually get into the river right where Glenmore and Heritage meet up, and get out around Fish Creek Park. For the times we do the NW leg of the trip, we usually get in at Edworthy Park, and get out at Eau Claire. (link showing the two points in the NW I mentioned)

A few tips I've learned:
- bring plenty of water. It can get warm. Also bring some sort of snack as you could be on the water for hours.
- Appoint a captain of the boat. Yeah, it may seem silly with an inflatable raft with 4 people in it, but when crunch time comes you need one person who can make the call.
- Speaking of crunch time, stay as far away from the bridge tiers as possible. The is a massive current that will draw you towards them. And if you hit one it really hurts; and sometimes kills.

06-28-2007, 11:13 AM	#2
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	I live in the south, so I usually get into the river right where Glenmore and Heritage meet up, and get out around Fish Creek Park. For the times we do the NW leg of the trip, we usually get in at Edworthy Park, and get out at Eau Claire. (link showing the two points in the NW I mentioned) A few tips I've learned: - bring plenty of water. It can get warm. Also bring some sort of snack as you could be on the water for hours. - Appoint a captain of the boat. Yeah, it may seem silly with an inflatable raft with 4 people in it, but when crunch time comes you need one person who can make the call. - Speaking of crunch time, stay as far away from the bridge tiers as possible. The is a massive current that will draw you towards them. And if you hit one it really hurts; and sometimes kills.