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FisherGrrrl
06-10-2012, 05:18 PM
In 1972 my dads NAIT biology class organized a school trip to do a float on the Red Deer River. Every June since then we continue to reunite from all over Alberta and do the float. Its my absolute favorite favorite trip of every year :).

This year the water was the highest and fastest I have ever seen it. The weather turned out to be a lot better then we had thought with tons of sun showers and barely any wind. This year about 15 canoes/kayaks/pontoons launched on the river. Two canoes flipped from trying to beach in the fast current but everyone would race over and help out. Majority of the float we all tie up and create a floatella but when the wind started to pick up we all break apart and start paddling. I had my little motor on my pontoon and I noticed the canoers were getting further and further ahead of me and at one point for about 45 minutes I could not see a soul infront or behind me.. started to get a little freaky lol.

Some of us did a little bit of fishing on the river but the water was like chocolate milk and very fast so fishing was a little short lived. I do have some pictures of the float though so I figured Id share some of them with you guys.

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canoes
06-10-2012, 05:25 PM
Very nice pics, looks like a great time.

This is not criticism, there should always be a canoe trailing the slowest canoe or craft,,, just my 2 cents.

Larry
FisherGrrrl
06-10-2012, 05:29 PM
Very nice pics, looks like a great time.

This is not criticism, there should always be a canoe trailing the slowest canoe or craft,,, just my 2 cents.

Larry

There was still 2 canoes behind me but hadn't seem them until they played catch up.
canoes
06-10-2012, 05:35 PM
Awesome,, what are those yellow water craft,, the ones they are using the paddle with 2 blades?? :sHa_shakeshout:

They can only paddle 1/2 as good as a canoeist, Thats why kayakers have 2 blades on their paddles.

Larry
Willowtrail
06-10-2012, 05:36 PM
Very nice pics, looks like a great time.

This is not criticism, there should always be a canoe trailing the slowest canoe or craft,,, just my 2 cents.

Larry

Would not the slowesr canoe still be the canoe trailing the slowest canoe?

Just sayin
FisherGrrrl
06-10-2012, 05:41 PM
Would not the slowesr canoe still be the canoe trailing the slowest canoe?

Just sayin

hahaha aaaah scott.. never fail to surprise me :P
marlin1
06-10-2012, 05:44 PM
so no fish ? looks likem a good trip :)
FisherGrrrl
06-10-2012, 05:44 PM
Awesome,, what are those yellow water craft,, the ones they are using the paddle with 2 blades?? :sHa_shakeshout:

They can only paddle 1/2 as good as a canoeist, Thats why kayakers have 2 blades on their paddles.

Larry

Ya Im actually not to sure, I've seen all sorts of watercrafts on this trip. Everyone switches it up for new challenges and different experiences. I had a canoe waiting for me there so I could base my choice according to the weather.
canoes
06-10-2012, 05:44 PM
The slowest canoe is usually followed by a faster canoe with more experience. The lead canoe and the sweep canoe (slowest) tend to be the most seasoned and trained.

Once again just my 2 cents.

Larry
FisherGrrrl
06-10-2012, 05:54 PM
The slowest canoe is usually followed by a faster canoe with more experience. The lead canoe and the sweep canoe (slowest) tend to be the most seasoned and trained.

Once again just my 2 cents.

Larry

Ya that sounds like common sense too. This was a pretty easy float but I remember on the float in 2008 we got stuck in a rain storm and there was only 5 canoes. My buddy had minimal canoe experience and was zig zagging from bank to bank trying to fight through the wind. But ya with only 5 canoes on the water that year we stayed close.
canoes
06-10-2012, 06:11 PM
Can I ask where your start is and where you finish your trip at?
Speckle55
06-10-2012, 08:20 PM
Nice pic's thanks for sharing:)

David
Geezle
06-10-2012, 08:26 PM
Looks like a blast! I'd love to do such a trip :cool:
Cal
06-10-2012, 08:33 PM
Looks like a blast! I'd love to do such a trip :cool:

If your serious Geezle PM me. It wont be the RDR but therese a number of rivers still on my to-do list, looking for a partner to help me scratch one or two off this summer.
Geezle
06-10-2012, 09:26 PM
If your serious Geezle PM me. It wont be the RDR but therese a number of rivers still on my to-do list, looking for a partner to help me scratch one or two off this summer.

PM sent. :cool:
pipercub17
06-10-2012, 10:24 PM
sweet looks like it was a fun trip
if i would have known i would ave come with my drift boat lol
bb356
06-10-2012, 10:37 PM
Nice pic's thanks for sharing:)

David

x2 !!!
FisherGrrrl
06-10-2012, 10:38 PM
sweet looks like it was a fun trip
if i would have known i would ave come with my drift boat lol

would be fun to do it again in the summer.. we should all be planning something here :P
Alberta Bigbore
06-10-2012, 10:50 PM
Nice pics, looks like a helluva time!!
pipercub17
06-10-2012, 10:55 PM
would be fun to do it again in the summer.. we should all be planning something here :P

ya we should lol but on the bow ha ha