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I will be traveling from Cape Girardeau on Saturday for this event, however, there is a winter storm warning in effect for Saint Louis with potential for accumulations of ice. If the weather hits, will you cancel/reschedule this event if travel is unsafe? Will there be the option for a refund? (If not, no big deal, I would donate anyway- but just curious)
Thanks,
Casey -
The report given is accurate.
Maggie and I were lucky to be where we were at the time of the rescue. We were out of our boats to look at Cats Paw, not for any real good reason except that we had the time to stop and enjoy it.
Coincidentally, as we were watching Sarah eddy out in the micro eddy to do the Z route, I mentioned to Maggie that the most dangerous undercut on the river was that big rock behind the right slot. Just after that the rescued paddler attempted to eddy out with Sarah and flipped over. The rescued paddler was pushed into the rock that separates the stream and down the right slot towards the undercut. I blew my whistle as she went out of view upside down and then heard Sarah yell “HANG ON!!”. At that point, Maggie and I started running across the rocks.
She was pinned exactly as described; face up, one leg up on the rock and the other underneath the rock, her left hand on the boat keeping her out of the water, and her right hand bracing against very slick rock. She was stable, but as stated, not able to self rescue.
As Maggie and I got to her, two other men arrived at the same time. Maggie set an anchor with her flip line and Bill clipped in with his rescue PFD to his quick release ring. He, another man, Maggie, and I pulled her up and out of the water first and then her kayak.
After making sure that everyone involved was okay and sound, we all went back to our boats and continued down stream. Everyone involved with the rescue acted quickly, efficiently, and calmly. It was great to have Bill, Sarah, and the other guy whose name I did not catch be quick on their feet.
I can not express how grateful I am for the swift water safety course that I took from Dale Dortch a few years ago as well as being with knowledgeable paddlers on the Saint, or any river for that matter. I highly recommend a swift water safety course and always paddling with people you trust and can count on.
SYOTR,
Casey House -
So I waited too long to reserve a camping spot for this weekend and the reserveamerica site (or whatever) will not let me book it because it is too close to the arrival date (this Friday).
The number listed on the reserveamerica page for the project office does not work…
So do I show up Friday night late and drive around until I find a place to put my camper???
Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Casey -
Julie,
I sent you a message via FB. The owner of the Alpine shop is a family friend of ours and saw the post that I shared regarding your boats. The Alpine Shop is having their SWAP meet next weekend and would like to post pictures in the store during drop off and during the swap. If you have pics, send them her way.
Good luck!
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