River of the Year - Stoney Creek River

[FullGnarlzOC]

The canoes were out in full force all weekend at the 'River of the Year' fest. It was perhaps the first fest I've been to (other than ALF) where canoes held more of a presence than our kayaking brethren. The video doesn't really show the whole picture - but you get the idea...

I made two edits - one w/ Neil Diamond, and the other - a techno version of the same song. Shots are a little random due to not getting enough footage - but it turn out ok


1) https://vimeo.com/44260558" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBZc98uO ... e=youtu.be" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[PAC]

When I saw Neil Diamond... thought it was going to be lame. Nicely done! Sorry I missed SCR.

[arhdc]

Nicely done Tommy!!!

I wish that I could have been with you guys on Sunday. It looks like you had a great day on the river.

I can attest that there was a real canoe presence on Stoneycreek to celebrate the River of the Year.

Thanks for posting this.

[Mikey B]

Nice! Loved that first shot of the football...just kind of hung there in the frames...cool.
Looks like a fun river to add to my list!

[Big Al]

Only saw 2 swims. Thought you were on automatic?

Big Al

[truckeeboater]

"Help me! Help me, Tom Cruise!"
Classic! LMFAO!

[FullGnarlzOC]

Al - I started rolling on accident --- still racked more swims than you.... Mr.2nddaybailout .....you missed my first ender in the option

Ender into Swim - u would have been proud

[arhdc]

I was wondering about the roll. I guess that I need to get some more swimming lessons from Tommy and Al (how to swim more often that is)

Tommy, how did Rand the c1er like the Ion he was in?

[FullGnarlzOC]

He liked the Option much better

[Rand C1]

I need my hull speed, so the Ion was not a hit with me. However, I loved the Option right off, great boat. It was very cool to get the opportunity to test drive some current ob designs, thanks guys. I think Mark liked the Fink.
Rand

[markzak]

Thanks for posting those thoughts Rand! I fully understand. Yeaaaaaah I LOVED The Fink, what a fun boat!



Rand C1 in the Ion:


Paddle mounted Go Pro Camera catches all the weird faces. I call this one the squirrel face:



Wildabeast and FullGnarlz seen in the background.

[solo_konoe]

Great video, looks like fun!

[madmike]

Is/are the video/photos typical of thew whole run? Do sections of harder, or flatter water abound? Long drive for me, but from what I see, things look good.

[Big Al]

Mad Mike,

AW says 3-4 but IMHO it's a Class 2-3 run at normal level with many ledges and play spots and has some interesting tributaries when levels are right. Best to try out when there's a release, or natural flow when about 750 cfs (3 ft+) and up.

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Big Al

[arhdc]

To add to what Al said, a lot if the video was shot on one of the more continuous play sections of Stoneycreek river. There are a lot of play waves on this run and very little flat water.


From the AW Press Release:

The recent Stonycreek Rendezvous was the kick-off for the first year of scheduled releases from Quemahoning Reservoir, with 11 scheduled releases remaining in 2012. These 500cfs releases will reach the Foustwell Bridge put-in between 10 am and 2 pm, adding to the natural flow to make the river runnable. Releases are dependent on having sufficient water in the Quemahoning Reservoir. On the Wednesday prior to a release, water levels at the dam will be assessed and the Benscreek Canoe Club website will announce/confirm the release. Check http://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ for the latest information.

2012 Releases

June 2-3
June 16-17 (In conjunction with River of the Year Celebration)
June 30-July 1

July 14-15
July 28-29

August 11-12
August 25-26

Sept 8-9
Sept 22-23

Oct 6-7
Oct 20-21