Toddhunter Swim Off next week on the Ocoee

oc1paddlr · Post by **oc1paddlr** » Fri May 28, 2010 12:13 am

kimmie.... mathew is NOT in a lovable boat and IS paddling above his skill level, but he'll have fun anyway. both he and his dad, mark have a great attribute in their paddling skills - good attitude!
not to worry, you'll be all right. we've all had our first day on the "big O" got to start somewhere, and looks like a good group! (and if there is a surge, you won't know if it's 'pushy' or 'pushier'

philcanoe · Post by **philcanoe** » Fri May 28, 2010 12:29 am

kimmieOC1 wrote:Don't worry Todd. One of my first trips on the Ocoee I swam just about every rapid that day and I survived to eagerly boat again another day.

Of course you'll do fine. I, on the other hand, wasn't in a lovable boat and was paddling above my skill level (which I still do, but I'm still having fun).

....and then you got (a) Fly!

kimmieOC1 · Post by **kimmieOC1** » Fri May 28, 2010 1:06 am

Believe it not Phil I'm not talking about the times in the T@$#reau.

Many years ago I really did swim just about every rapid on the Ocoee in one day. But I kept getting back in the boat and paddling a little farther down stream only to swim again. Actually I think by the time I got to hades Hole I didn't swim - out of sheer mentally telepathy willing myself to stay in the boat.

But you're right about one thing - you wanna be a better boater - buy a fly.

And oc1paddlr you're right it's all about the attitude. Great attitude = great time. Swims or no swims!

Todhunter · Post by **Todhunter** » Fri May 28, 2010 12:02 pm

Yeah Kim, my boat doesn't love me yet, but she's coming around!

If it's miserable hot and I'm styling, I may have to swim on purpose...but we all know that won't be the case (me stylin').

I can't wait!

kimmieOC1 · Post by **kimmieOC1** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:10 am

How did the swimoff go? No trip reports?

Todhunter · Post by **Todhunter** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:11 pm

kimmieOC1 wrote:How did the swimoff go? No trip reports?

It got canceled the morning of. Hopefully in the next few weeks we can have a full report.

kimmieOC1 · Post by **kimmieOC1** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:13 pm

Maybe next time I can plan to come along. I make a good contestant in swim offs. My paddling skills - so-so, my swimming skills - excellent.

Post by **sbroam** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:19 pm

What's the scoop on the Ocoee put in? Did it change the rapid?

Todhunter · Post by **Todhunter** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:16 pm

kimmieOC1 wrote:Maybe next time I can plan to come along. I make a good contestant in swim offs. My paddling skills - so-so, my swimming skills - excellent.

Cool, the more swimmers the merrier! I'll post back in this thread when we decide to head back.

sbroam - not sure if Grumpy's changed or not due to the rock slide.

Bill M · Post by **Bill M** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:26 pm

GDI was well represented. Prbably 10 boats in 2 groups plus Louie and family in a raft. We were there too, 4 OC 1's. There seemed to be plenty of swimming but no keeping score.
Bill

agrestal · Post by **agrestal** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:13 am

sbroam wrote:What's the scoop on the Ocoee put in? Did it change the rapid?

Yeah you have to make the low ferry now (which can be done backwards... I know this.

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oc1paddlr · Post by **oc1paddlr** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 2:40 am

scott, not that much change in the river. the eddy at the ramp is smaller, the line to river left is lower, but easy to see.

Post by **sbroam** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:06 pm

I'd have hated to hear it got too easy

oc1paddlr · Post by **oc1paddlr** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:42 pm