A trip to the Greta

I paddled the Greta in the Lakes today with Richy P. Yesterday the water level was below the mark on the bridge which indicates you can paddle it. It rained all night and when we checked the level in the morning, it was about a foot above the mark. WOOHOO!

Excuse me for the vagueness, but I can’t remember where we put in. I guess Richy P, or other wise folk could decipher from this photo of Richy.

It was a full on 2 hour paddle. Every rapid more technical with bigger waves.

It started as a leisurely sunday outing at the bridge where we put in.

This only lasted a few minutes! The river just seemed to build. Every eddy meant valuable bailing time. I was properly swamped a couple of times and managed to hold out till bailing. Only just!

I would go so far as to say this was the most fun and challenging river I have ever paddled. Similar to the Allier in many ways. Every turn a technical rapid, one after another. No respite. Mentally and physically challenging.

Needless to say, it was a great day. And the bust Werner was worth every penny

P.S. I stopped taking photos when it got hard. I had enough to worry about!