Missouri Whitewater Association | Cgagnon | Activity https://missouriwhitewater.org/members/cgagnon/activity/ Activity feed for Cgagnon. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:26 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 d51990dd7d17608c2bc403c885a39561 Cgagnon replied to the topic Why I do NOT drive to The Saint anymoreanymore! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/why-i-do-not-drive-to-the-saint-anymoreanymore/#post-16698 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:59:59 -0500 The rest of us truly appreciate your dedication. Keep it up please!!!

]]> 6ad0473087479562675050777ca7624c Cgagnon started the topic Wire update in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/wire-update/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:23:11 -0500 <p style=”text-align: left;”>Wire update: We removed almost all of the wire. Up to the rock it was snagged on, but could not free it from there. I flipped over and cut it as deep as I could reach there. I would assume there is only a couple feet left. Thanks to Bill Eades and John Tansil for the help, especially Bill for the bow rescue because I…Read more

]]> 484e08c2c5c9ea4ece35c294dff151bd Cgagnon started the topic Alert: Lost race wire in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/alert-lost-race-wire/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:47:23 -0500 <p style=”text-align: left;”>The wire lost during race take down is in the center of big drop. There is around 20ft extending past the largest center rock. I coiled it to determine the length, tried for ten minutes or so to get it loose, but ten minutes in center eddy at 20 something inches is a bit rowdy. With no avail I straightened it back out…Read more

]]> e80638d4b0ecb5a08d2b57729e0d6df1 Cgagnon replied to the topic Eminent Paddles Creek Fiberglass in the forum Gear Reviews https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/eminent-paddles/#post-16614 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:31:13 -0500 Levi, with a Surg in your hands, you’ll be boofing over the no go rapids instead of having to portage.

]]> c51f8cb43ed57fa74ab2d3aa588ba317 Cgagnon replied to the topic Middle Stouts Access in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/middle-stouts-access-2/#post-16584 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:32:17 -0500 There used to be a tiny parkig/put in on the right past the bridge.  I assume it is unchanged.

]]> 4d3101c2db587b023eb7df78c5e00d20 Cgagnon replied to the topic Wire Takedown incomplete in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/wire-takedown-incomplete/#post-16580 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 22:27:34 -0500 Thank you, to those that tried.

]]> b9840627e8f3e5b59733b375f3ac09a6 Cgagnon replied to the topic Race Setup on SUNDAY 3/15 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/race-setup-weekend/#post-16470 Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:40:17 -0500 Bridge level after my last lap.  Could easily be over tomorrow if the rain keeps coming.

]]> 844bfada00b9f18db0ec739ba6a0c353 Cgagnon replied to the topic Monday AM in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/monday-am/#post-15989 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:30:51 -0600 I can do that.

]]> e5dbbb8a3fc5d7858ddb4ae39a55595c Cgagnon replied to the topic ISO 197 Bent shaft paddle in the forum Gear Exchange https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/iso-197-bent-shaft-paddle/#post-15932 Sat, 01 Feb 2020 21:49:26 -0600 I’ve got a Werner Player carbon fiber for $250 little use.  (314)6o5-nine9six8

Chris Gagnon

]]> 7332946adae8eeb40e2e006c8a3e644e Cgagnon replied to the topic Ozone and Homeslice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/ozone-and-homeslice/#post-15865 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:36:09 -0600 I have demoed one, I personally preferred the Mixmaster and Loki to it.

]]> 7cd6a9c4bd3e993690b7b091dfc1d8ae Cgagnon replied to the topic Ozone and Homeslice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/ozone-and-homeslice/#post-15857 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:23:40 -0600 I would say the homeslice is as implied more slicey-er.  The homeslice would be more comparable to the Loki than Ozone.

]]> b166a4fd16936fb51794c43d8d309bb6 Cgagnon replied to the topic boating friday 1/10/2020 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-friday-1-10-2020/#post-15819 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:26:43 -0600 I’m in for tomorrow.

]]> 09fded641d9b5ab772cc24d90ed2ee9e Cgagnon replied to the topic Report from the Saint in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/report-from-the-saint-58/#post-15304 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:40:40 -0500 Calling for 3 inches of rain Thursday-friday.  I’ll wait for more doable.

]]> d89f640bdb0d9502ee62204355c2f38b Cgagnon replied to the topic Sassafras Heads Up in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/sassafras-heads-up/#post-15263 Tue, 21 May 2019 10:58:16 -0500 I would guess that you are correct in your assessment.  I have had several requests to carve sassafras stumps in northern Arkansas in the last couple of years.  Just for your knowledge, I won’t carve them, because the dust is extremely toxic, especially if the wood is still green.  If any of your family goes to take them down, I would fully co…Read more

]]> 4ddac2d82708b68985398ef0b6205add Cgagnon replied to the topic 5/18 and 5/19 Paddling in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/5-18-and-5-19-paddling/#post-15226 Thu, 16 May 2019 01:46:36 -0500 I will vouch for Brad good guy, shouldn’t have much issue on the lower.  Won’t have any if he remembers to keep his head down on his roll.  Brad keep your head down.

]]> e90b02d14a3d64bf8ab28e2e817abcd9 Cgagnon replied to the topic Rock Creek in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/rock-creek-2/#post-15190 Sun, 12 May 2019 02:41:21 -0500 That’s a Chuck question.  I have been wanting to get a good group for Lower Rock Creek, which would be better.  But with things drying out soon, it’ll probably have to wait a year.

]]> a74e58795ad176604e2506b25b881b7f Cgagnon replied to the topic Who's boating tomorrow? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/whos-boating-tomorrow/#post-15159 Sat, 04 May 2019 02:53:52 -0500 Slim,

Looks like the plan is East Fork of the Little Buffalo at 9.  Text me (314)605-9968 if you want to go.

]]> f1015d03e2f7d51076dbc590c2cf5cde Cgagnon replied to the topic Who's boating tomorrow? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/whos-boating-tomorrow/#post-15155 Fri, 03 May 2019 23:57:50 -0500 My place down there is an hour and a half from Richland, if you ever want to head down I’ll probably be there any weekend that its running.

]]> 0d839936b24acb62fa480e207ebb658b Cgagnon replied to the topic Who's boating tomorrow? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/whos-boating-tomorrow/#post-15154 Fri, 03 May 2019 23:54:38 -0500 Got Richland a bunch this year.  Neither of us have gotten Hailstone, other two are a slight step up from Richland and go less often.

]]> a607532a1c7a6998d5de2f2fb5903b2e Cgagnon replied to the topic Who's boating tomorrow? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/whos-boating-tomorrow/#post-15150 Fri, 03 May 2019 22:41:01 -0500 Slim, Josh Wood and I are looking at Hailstone, EFLB, Bobtail, or Richland tomorrow, in that order of preference.  Your welcome to join.

]]> ec20df1de7da5246b2458caad8fc860d Cgagnon replied to the topic I need a river scout Friday in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/i-need-a-river-scout-friday/#post-15075 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:32:46 -0500 I’ll be on the river tomorrow and let you know, but there are no issues currently.

]]> bdd4c55c20fe821ab85e4a0e90422efe Cgagnon replied to the topic Richland Creek Level Predictor ( does st. fransis have one ? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/richland-creek-level-predictor-does-st-fransis-have-one/#post-14943 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:17:56 -0500 The watershed for the Saint is a lot bigger than Richland.  I would guess if there is one it’s not accurate.  The water level varies greatly depending on where the rain was, was it a fast downpour or a slow and steady.  Even the time of year and vegetation matter.  It got to 5.5′ above the bridge today and will probably be bridge level or thi…Read more

]]> 6e3dc2790f698023c3f7f678d4973610 Cgagnon replied to the topic Boating tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-tomorrow-3/#post-14931 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 12:18:15 -0500 10 isn’t early for some.

]]> 02344bf3d5bfaf2c0489dca535493431 Cgagnon replied to the topic Boating tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-tomorrow-3/#post-14928 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 03:11:36 -0500 10 at D, boom.

]]> b47eebc6d046b20055192b0b45352b1a Cgagnon started the topic Lower Stouts in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/lower-stouts/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 03:57:54 -0500 We paddled Lower Stout to check/cut barbed wire.  We found none going across where it was before.  The water was very high, so there may be some present underneath, but appears to be clear.  I would still proceed with caution below the day camp, in case it reappears later on.

]]> 7b1df5b736630d3fb77f718429fb668a Cgagnon replied to the topic Boating tomorrow at 10 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-tomorrow-at-10/#post-14749 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 01:11:09 -0500 Put my name on the cool kid 10 list.

]]> cb80c312564541f5ee5c9183b01c17c8 Cgagnon replied to the topic paddling this weekend in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/paddling-this-weekend/#post-14402 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 22:19:01 -0600 10 tomorrow?  Playboat warm.  Sunday, big water Saint if it’s me or a creek if little man is attending.

]]> 6a48a31d80b048b279f27ae79b47d17a Cgagnon replied to the topic Silver Mines CG in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/silver-mines-cg/#post-14359 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:25:16 -0600 It’s not open.  Jim and Dorris will open it for the races, but it typically isn’t this time of year.

]]> fc5f384b6295a192adc42a58db7cb6d6 Cgagnon replied to the topic No canoe for raffle? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/no-canoe-for-raffle/#post-14309 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 13:40:27 -0600 It may be too late for this year, but has anyone reached out to Buffalo Canoe.  They are back to making canoes again, based out of Arkansas.  They are a sponsor of the Arkansas Canoe Club, and I have seen their boats up for raffles.  I’m not a open boater, but it seems they have a great reputation for high quality boats, not whitewater, but non the less.

]]> 89072a6d81cd5cd63246b8d57e8d917d Cgagnon replied to the topic Staying Warm in a Wetsuit in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/staying-warm-in-a-wetsuit/#post-14307 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:17:42 -0600 I’m saying this with the it all depends on the person and weather portion in the backdrop.  Hell it’s Missouri and April, it might be 80 degrees or it might be 30.  The last few years it’s been in the 40’s however, and in my opinion if you swim then your not going to be warm in a wetsuit.  No matter what else you wear with it.  Will it be tol…Read more

]]> 7f372770dce3da78c40bf2a98f5dcc40 Cgagnon replied to the topic drysuit advice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/drysuit-advice/#post-13876 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:46:22 -0600 I wouldn’t say I get wet, a few drips in the neck gasket.  I would tell you to go kokotat, but it’ what you want out of it.  I get out enough, whatever I have won’t get the proper care.  It’s usually left in my truck in case I stop after work somewhere and it doesn’t get hung up til it warms up.  So for me cheaper and replace after a few years is…Read more

]]> 751aa12aed897a7a19080ed0696c2638 Cgagnon replied to the topic drysuit advice in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/drysuit-advice/#post-13872 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:08:15 -0600 Jeff,

That’ what I have, it keeps me mostly dry.  A small trickle gets in at the neck if upside down.  I’ve used it for probably 60 days total and it’ still fine.  But like Levi said I don’ expect it to last forever, if it hadn’t been on clearance for $250 I wouldn’t have got it.

]]> fe3d1ecc5cd81261a89ecff1839f6550 Cgagnon replied to the topic MWA Swift Water Rescue course * new offering* at the MWA clinic 2019-2021 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-swift-water-rescue-course-new-offering-at-the-mwa-clinic-2019-2021/#post-13844 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:13:18 -0600 Lol, I don’t think you apply in that scenario.  There’s always newbies and fair weather paddlers.

]]> ed4a591d69f2d53f669ad38ffc22bf6c Cgagnon replied to the topic MWA Swift Water Rescue course * new offering* at the MWA clinic 2019-2021 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-swift-water-rescue-course-new-offering-at-the-mwa-clinic-2019-2021/#post-13829 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 01:15:57 -0600 I talked with Dale about this before and he wasn’t sure.  Would Mason be able to do this at 13?  He has paddled up to 30″ on the Saint comfortably.  I feel he really needs a swr coarse being more competent than many on the river with him at times.

Chris.

]]> 23c48cf2fad10984c962f97cc09cf150 Cgagnon replied to the topic boating tomorrow in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-tomorrow-2/#post-13659 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:25:30 -0600 I’m bringing Mason down to boat with Chuck and Di at 11, if you want to wait.

]]> bafcd4ee83abd690928db3ae06b09d8e Cgagnon replied to the topic boating on 12/26? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-on-12-26/#post-13646 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:53:57 -0600 10:30?

]]> ab76ad6aeaf9f8c99563cd1a75af246a Cgagnon replied to the topic boating on 12/26? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-on-12-26/#post-13644 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:28:00 -0600 I’l be there at 10.

]]> be8c02330181a3820874b9f13e8c309f Cgagnon replied to the topic boating on 12/26? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/boating-on-12-26/#post-13642 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 02:01:00 -0600 I’ll more than likely be down, my boy has a new boat.

Chris.

]]> e4cbacacc2013b4c71ad7af8390f7cc0 Cgagnon started the topic River at camp. in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/river-at-camp-19/ Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:27:42 -0500 Jim just called +9.

]]> 57d3cee552b90882ada64c2828e701be Cgagnon replied to the topic Aqua-Bound, Shred 4 pc paddle, Lost on 6/30/18 just above Big Drop. in the forum Lost and Found https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/aqua-bound-shred-4-pc-paddle-lost-on-6-30-18-just-above-big-drop/#post-13050 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 20:18:58 -0500 Mark its Chris, text me and I will give you the campground phone number.

]]> 1b496d636da0dd7fa5d440b2eebcc40a Cgagnon replied to the topic Stout's Creek Wood in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/stouts-creek-wood/#post-12491 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:29:50 -0500 I may be able to get to it before clinic if you don’t. I’ve got plenty of saws. Glad your doing better, could have been much worse.

]]> 313680c71f07eb41f9f3f5d446ff0a1e Cgagnon became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/10486/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:35:29 -0600 0