March 19th Rowers Progression 2022-1 – Washington Recreational River Runners

This will start at Clear Creek and end at the Darrington Mill. The run is class 2+ with some easy 3. Some boaters will run the class 3+ section above and meet the progression group at Clear Creek. Please check here the days prior to the event and we will post any final details.

Meet at 10am Darrington IGA for ADVANCED run (Whitechuck to Clear Creek). We will all be inflated and on trailers. If you plan to meet us, please be ready or go early to the put in to inflate.

Meet at 12-12:30pm Clear Creek for Rower’s PROGRESSION. You can get your boats ready in the pull out on the West side of the highway where Clear Creek goes under Mountain loop Hwy. (this is just south of Clear Creek Campground).

Many of us will swim a small class 2- rapid and others will work on throw bagging skills. Members are encouraged to scout this rapid prior to running it and /or swimming it. Advanced Jedi’s will attempt to pin their boat on the small wrap rock, so Padiwon’s can work on rescue skills, group structure and basic rescue skills. Swimmers can count strokes and work to decrease the amount of strokes needed to cross the small channel.

The right channel above the takeout is full of wood. Make sure to use the left channel!!! See you there!!

The WRRR Progression series is a group of river trips designed to help you learn skills. We start with easy runs and work our way up. The trips are open to rowers and IKers and anyone else who wants to join in. The trip leaders and helpers are all experienced boaters, and can help you with all kinds of skills. Get on it!

https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2199/main

Trip Leaders: brenan@plasteringplus.com