Lower Murray Paddling

Hmmm, it seams like once a year, the BIG water God smiles upon us and fill the Murray River catchment with rain. The weekend gone was that yearly epic trip. The Friday night was the crazy night paddle and the Saturday was the Lower Murray trip. This is the only grade 4 water we ever get a chance to play in. It's amazing.
The photo's dont do it justice - as they are only grade 3, however the pain I still feel from my 400m swim down the grade 4 rapid is still very real!

GRADE 4 - Very Difficult - Long, often violent & powerful rapids, route not always recognisable. Large standing waves, stoppers, holes, whirlpools, pressure areas & boiling eddies. Big drops, violent current, technical turns & many obstructions. Requires precise manoeuvring. Inspection of difficult sections essential and some portages often necessary. High rolling skills essential. Conditions make rescuing difficult.

We are hanging out to find more big water, to further develop our skills and push our limits... Definately the worlds best sport.

Hmm I think I have blogged enough about paddling for awhile! - Sorry for you non-paddlers...