French Creek, May 15

EAR · 05-04-2011, 07:37 PM

We will try to have a run on French Creek on May 15 . We will meet at the boat launch on Elk St. in Franklin at 10am and shuttle up to the Utica access with as few as vehicles as possible. The parking is limited up there and it's likely to be muddy and wet. I will have my trailer. If you can carry extra people or boats, we will need the help.
Now I say try to have a run because of the water levels. Two years ago we had a water level of 3.5ft. Last year it was 4.5ft. That was a fun level to run at. As of right now it is over 7ft. I would consider that will be to high for an official club run.
Keep an eye on this space for updates. I'll make a decision on whether to go later next week.
Let me know if you plan on going.
330-568-1619
eartt16@aol.com
Ed

EAR · 05-05-2011, 03:08 PM

10 day weather forecast for the Franklin area is RAIN for 9 of the next 10 days!!! Imagine that!

jimbo · 05-05-2011, 06:01 PM

A substitute trip for the 15th could be the Shenango River at West Middlesex. They are holding the water in the lake, +10? and as of today the river looks great.

Kelmark · 05-05-2011, 08:14 PM

I will be there. I have a truck, Colorado which I believe can hold two smaller 8 to 9 footers plus gear with bungees and rope and it is not going to rain?.. I like the idea of the substitute trip too, never been on the Shenango River?
conetsco@hotmail.com

BOBK · 05-05-2011, 08:48 PM

French Creek or Shenango River, I'll be there. Both are nice trips.

Mary Kane · 05-06-2011, 07:21 AM

I have the day off and intend to paddle WHEREVER our fearless leader takes us!

debra witowski · 05-09-2011, 02:29 PM

I am off work sunday and can paddle, so it will rain buckets, but I wanted to paddle with your club for over a year and always had to work on your paddles. So where and when will it be on Sunday

EAR · 05-09-2011, 03:51 PM

The trip is on for Sunday. Water is dropping and I got a report that the creek is clear , no new big strainers. Still looks like we could get rain, so bring along the gear.
See you 10am Sunday.

clipper1 · 05-09-2011, 08:03 PM

Can't wait for Sunday, will see all on Sunday regardless of location, and possibly with my friend Dean. Need some "paddle time", before I loose my sanity.

Rich

EAR · 05-13-2011, 09:50 PM

Well, looks like a 80% chance of rain on Sunday, but we're not sissys, are we? Temps in the mid 60s. Rain gear or wetsuits recommended. With thunder storms there is a chance of lightning. You might want to go back an look at a post by JPT on Lightning Safety. It's on page 3 of the forums/posts.

05-04-2011, 07:37 PM	#1
EAR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hubbard Ohio Posts: 296 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	French Creek, May 15 We will try to have a run on French Creek on May 15 . We will meet at the boat launch on Elk St. in Franklin at 10am and shuttle up to the Utica access with as few as vehicles as possible. The parking is limited up there and it's likely to be muddy and wet. I will have my trailer. If you can carry extra people or boats, we will need the help. Now I say try to have a run because of the water levels. Two years ago we had a water level of 3.5ft. Last year it was 4.5ft. That was a fun level to run at. As of right now it is over 7ft. I would consider that will be to high for an official club run. Keep an eye on this space for updates. I'll make a decision on whether to go later next week. Let me know if you plan on going. 330-568-1619 eartt16@aol.com Ed __________________ Trumbull Canoe Trails. 1975 - 2024, 49 years of canoeing and kayaking. For the people!

05-05-2011, 03:08 PM	#2
EAR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hubbard Ohio Posts: 296 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	10 day weather forecast for the Franklin area is RAIN for 9 of the next 10 days!!! Imagine that! __________________ Trumbull Canoe Trails. 1975 - 2024, 49 years of canoeing and kayaking. For the people!

05-05-2011, 06:01 PM	#3
jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 326 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Idea A substitute trip for the 15th could be the Shenango River at West Middlesex. They are holding the water in the lake, +10? and as of today the river looks great.

05-05-2011, 08:14 PM	#4
Kelmark Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Medina Ohio Posts: 8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	May 15th I will be there. I have a truck, Colorado which I believe can hold two smaller 8 to 9 footers plus gear with bungees and rope and it is not going to rain?.. I like the idea of the substitute trip too, never been on the Shenango River? conetsco@hotmail.com

05-05-2011, 08:48 PM	#5
BOBK Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 227 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	French Creek or Shenango River, I'll be there. Both are nice trips. __________________ BOBK <IIOX> KAYAK - Backwards or forwards, the only way to paddle.

05-06-2011, 07:21 AM	#6
Mary Kane Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 47 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	French Creek I have the day off and intend to paddle WHEREVER our fearless leader takes us!

05-09-2011, 02:29 PM	#7
debra witowski Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: new brighton, pa Posts: 89 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	sunday Paddle I am off work sunday and can paddle, so it will rain buckets, but I wanted to paddle with your club for over a year and always had to work on your paddles. So where and when will it be on Sunday

05-09-2011, 03:51 PM	#8
EAR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hubbard Ohio Posts: 296 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	It's a go! The trip is on for Sunday. Water is dropping and I got a report that the creek is clear , no new big strainers. Still looks like we could get rain, so bring along the gear. See you 10am Sunday. __________________ Trumbull Canoe Trails. 1975 - 2024, 49 years of canoeing and kayaking. For the people!

05-09-2011, 08:03 PM	#9
clipper1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Madison, on the Grand River Posts: 107 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	it's a go Can't wait for Sunday, will see all on Sunday regardless of location, and possibly with my friend Dean. Need some "paddle time", before I loose my sanity. Rich

05-13-2011, 09:50 PM	#10
EAR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hubbard Ohio Posts: 296 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Rain Well, looks like a 80% chance of rain on Sunday, but we're not sissys, are we? Temps in the mid 60s. Rain gear or wetsuits recommended. With thunder storms there is a chance of lightning. You might want to go back an look at a post by JPT on Lightning Safety. It's on page 3 of the forums/posts. __________________ Trumbull Canoe Trails. 1975 - 2024, 49 years of canoeing and kayaking. For the people!