[Michael Goforth]

As anyone who knows me by now, I don not bite my tongue and encourage others to speak their peace regardless of the butt-hurt that gets handed down.

As the story has been clarified after the original post was put up, I now understand that that the incident didn’t occur as it was conveyed to me.

However, there is a problem with ‘paddlers’ not communicating and giving passage to downstream craft. I’ve had kayakers pull out in front of me countless times when I’ve entered rapids. Also, I try to give folks ample time to surf and play before making my way downstream only to have another boater clogging the hole w/o noticing what is happening upstream. It happens a lot and the primary reason why I felt this needed to be addressed….it is a safety issue; ‘experienced’ boaters need to be passing on and practicing these traits for the less experienced. The Saint is a small river and it can get terribly trafficked…all the more reason to be teaching basic river etiquette to improve everyone’s paddling experience.

I’d rather hear about bruised egos than bruised bodies.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 1 month ago by Michael Goforth.

[Michael Goforth]

Thank you for clarifying, George.

This topic has been waiting on the sidelines for discussion for too long. I’ve seen and experienced the same lack of safety/etiquette protocol since my return to MO.

[Michael Goforth]

I’ll be meeting JBales at 1:30 to scrape down the Saint if anyone else wishes to shed some weight off of their crafts. I’ll be bringing along another SUP if anyone wants to try their hand at it, as well….

• This reply was modified 8 years, 6 months ago by Michael Goforth.

[Michael Goforth]

Need……….water…………..bad.

[Michael Goforth]

You told him once….you tried. Bring in the heavy hitters. Tell your neighbor I said he’s a piece of shit….:

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The 24-hour EPA Region 7 Emergency Response Line at 913-281-0991.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 7 months ago by Michael Goforth.

[Michael Goforth]

Thanks for posting, Kelly!
I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in the shooting. I hope that I can bring some interest in WWSUP to the group and others here in the Mid-West. I picked up a sponsor through Bounce SUP this Summer. I would love the opportunity to teach some folks if any are interested in lake, creek, and/or whitewater SUP.

Mike 828-575-8442

[Michael Goforth]

If there’s water, I’ll paddle…

(looking North towards Farmington…appears they’re getting hammered)

• This reply was modified 8 years, 8 months ago by Michael Goforth.

[Michael Goforth]

Just got back from Roselle….no signs of discoloration.  Rain must have missed our watershed by ——-> <——– much.

[Michael Goforth]

I’m game if there’s water. I can run down to the bridge and check the level this afternoon before anyone departs.

Mike
828-575-8442

[Michael Goforth]

Got to Silvermines at 2ish and the level was 6″. Was 4″ when Jason Bales and I left (5:30). Saw a huge Anvilhead near Farmington yesterday eve that must have christened us with some water.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 8 months ago by Michael Goforth.

[Michael Goforth]

Freddie! Good to be back in touch with you. I suspect we’ll still be here in October, unless we line up work out West for a few months this Fall/Winter. Accommodations are extended to you here in Fredericktown, as well. Door is always open. You still soaking up sun in the DR?

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