It is rarely possible to get good quality images at Lachine. You are several hundred meters from shore and the only place to stand is a tiny, little rock island in the middle of the river with water continuing to flow over it. In addition, you pretty much have to be a paddler to get there and so not just any photographer can come along and take pictures. However, on two occasions this past summer there were dedicated people taking pictures and sent them to me afterwards.
Tim Simon (raft guide) and I planned to come as close to each other as possible without colliding of course. A near miss… Success! Unfortunately, it was a distraction that caused my donkey flip to go somewhat haywire.
In sequence
This picture was taken right after my paddle broke on Big Joe during the previous ride. I decided one more surf was in store before calling it a day, and since the jet boat was offering a lift back up to the eddy above I could not refuse. Three airscrews, one backstab, and a back pan am before flushing… Just saying!
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