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| 18 November 2006 |
Saturday |
0930 |
Coquille River |
Tidal |
The Trip:
We will paddle from Riverton to the Port of Bandon. Meet either:
- 0815, for breakfast
at the Minute Cafe (in Old Town)
- 0930 at the take-out
(Adventure Kayak, in the Port of Bandon).
We will car pool from the take-out to
the put-in at Riverton. We should be on the water by 1030.
We will be paddling an outgoing tide to Bandon. Arrival will be between
3-4 is my estimate.
This is a long water trip. Wear layers. Bring a lunch.
Plan to enjoy at stress less day on the Lowest Coquille. |
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Final Tally:
8 paddlers in 7 boats. A
mirror smooth day with the exception of some very light wind at the
coast. About 5½ hours on the water including
a lunch rest and a potty break at Rocky Point.
Lunartic Cheryl
suggests that perhaps we should have made the take-out at Bollards
Beach. Perhaps she is right. |
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Nearest City: |
Bandon,
Oregon |
Class: |
Tidal |
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The Lowest Coquille is wide, lazy and tidal.
A trip up the Coquille against an outgoing tide
would be work. Be aware of your tides when
paddling the Lowest Coquille. Lot's of history
here. As you paddle you will see remnants
of logging days long gone. You will also
experience wonderful wildlife, calm water,
mooing cows, and
spectacular scenery. |
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| 6 August 2006 |
Sunday |
1900 |
Full Moon, Coquille |
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The Trip: Meet at
Adventure Kayak in Bandon (on the waterfront). Carpool up the
north bank of the Coquille to the Rocky Point put-in. Paddle back
to the Port of Bandon. Be prepared to leave Adventure Kayak by 7
p.m. Cheryl and I will not be paddling this evening (darn).
My photography is being featured and the Artist Reception is this same
night (dam). Someone else will take charge I'm sure. Have a
great evening on the Coquille.
Final Tally: Well,
it seems that at least 3 different paddlers showed up but none could
find the other. On top of that the weather was crappy so
apparently no one tried very hard. Oh well, it happens. |
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