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by Oci-One Kanubi
Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: My ALF, 2009
Replies: 14
Views: 5536

wanted to paddle with you our last day but ya didnt show at the diner and Louie talked us into the crooked. whole week was a blast, gotta actually paddle with ya sometime. We'll boat together sometime, Tony. I get up tp PA once or twice a year, and I'll bet you'll be back down here! I enjoyed your ...
by Oci-One Kanubi
Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: My ALF, 2009
Replies: 14
Views: 5536

My ALF, 2009

. I didn't reach ALF until Sunday night, but heavy rain the first weekend gave us lots of boating options all week. My friend Julie Keller Fitspatrick ran: Saturday, 3/14: Nolichucky R., 1,000 cfs at Embreeville, with Wendy & Wade from 'Bama . Sunday, 3/15: Middle Tellico R., 2.4'/560cfs at Tellico ...
by Oci-One Kanubi
Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Anyone coming from Chattanooga to ALF?
Replies: 2
Views: 1310

But... but... but if yer in Chattanooga yer already at the ALF!

Aren't you?
by Oci-One Kanubi
Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: ALF 2009 - information gathering - who is going
Replies: 51
Views: 18146

I'll be arriving at...

...Soaring Eagle CG sometime late on Friday the 13th. Will stay the entire long week, or not, depending on whether an expected new contract is signed by my employer in March or not 'til April. If we get the new job in March I will probaly be too busy to take the week off. I will almost certainly be ...
by Oci-One Kanubi
Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Hudson gorge question
Replies: 2
Views: 1986

Re: Hudson gorge question

Can anyone compare the Indian and Hudson gorge to runs in the mid-Atlantic for me? How does the Hudson at low levels compare to the Cheat canyon at low to moderate levels (1.5-2.5), the New at low levels, the lower Yough at 2-3 ft? Thanks Hudson Gorge is way less technical than any of those, unless...
by Oci-One Kanubi
Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?
Replies: 23
Views: 22095

ezwater wrote::lol: Oci, do you have "fear of flying"?

No.
by Oci-One Kanubi
Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Advice on intermediate OC1s
Replies: 4
Views: 3236

Nearly a year later...

...I stand by the glowing review I posted of the Prodigy X, in the thread Wendy has linked you to.
by Oci-One Kanubi
Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?
Replies: 23
Views: 22095

Of course, I see that you only have .6 miles of portage on the Potomac listed -- and that at Difficult Run. I'd assume you're not planning to attain Great Falls (or even Little Falls in a loaded boat)? I'd imagine the stretch from Little Falls to Brookmont Dam wouldn't exactly be a picnic. And it's...
by Oci-One Kanubi
Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?
Replies: 23
Views: 22095

Check out the Hemlock Canoe Works SRT. Dave Curtis is a master of composite construction and the canoe's designer knows a bit about moving/whitewater hull dimensions as well. Thanks, Kevin. I am an admirer of Harold Deal, his paddling,a and his designs. Why d'you s'pose it is that Hemlock, Bell, We...
by Oci-One Kanubi
Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:32 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?
Replies: 23
Views: 22095

kaz wrote:The AC/DC has some rocker and it's not as fast as the HEN. The HEN can't carry any gear other than a water bottle. The AC can easily handle 350 lbs of paddler and gear.
JKaz
I'll keep the AC/DC on my list of candidates. As I get close to being ready to buy, I'll call and consult.
by Oci-One Kanubi
Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?
Replies: 23
Views: 22095

Alan B wrote:In your postings so far, you haven't mentioned poling for your upstream travels...

Good point. I really need to get a pole and a breakdown sea-kayak paddle to take with me.

Then, once I get a boat that's stable enough to stand in, practice poling. I'll bet it's quite an art.
by Oci-One Kanubi
Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?
Replies: 23
Views: 22095

I would suggest trying to borrow/ rent whatever boats you're interested and do an easy 200-300 mile upstream trip to make sure things work. I suspect you'll be looking at a solo that's 17' or longer. If you want a fun break-in period, we'll be doing our sometime annual Green River to Moab run next ...
by Oci-One Kanubi
Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?
Replies: 23
Views: 22095

Kaz boats are works of art...... but am I missing something here? maybe a Bell Wildfire and sell it once you get to the west coast? Curious about 45 days of provisions. A friend of mine did a cross canada expidition and mailed his provisions ahead "hold for pick-up" is there a security issue with t...
by Oci-One Kanubi
Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?
Replies: 23
Views: 22095

Craig Smerda wrote:I'd suggest calling John on the phone Richard... he'll walk you through what will most likely work the best.

That's one helluva list... :o

Is someone "retiring" soon?
Not through choice.
by Oci-One Kanubi
Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?
Replies: 23
Views: 22095

So, will one of these Millbrook boats work for my trip?

It looks like hull speed and carrying capacity are the two most important criteria, since there will be little whitewater. The Swamp Hen looks fast but may not have the carrying capacity. Is the A.C./D.C. fast? The trip is over 5,000 miles, half of it upstream into the prevailing winds. I'll be carr...