Nov 17 2014
Matlock 16/11/2014 Report
| Date | 16/11/2014 |
| River | Derwent |
| Level | 0.98 |
| Grade | G1/2 |
| Put In | Darley Bridge |
| Take Out | Slalom Course |
| Paddlers | Phil Miller (L’Edge), Dave Marshall (Big Dog), Sally Vetta/Frances (Blast) |
| Training Objectives | Unstructured (last of this type I hope) |
| Notes |
Higher water than we have seen on this stretch recently. Pushing along quite quickly. Steel Railway Bridge – all routes open, no blockages Broken Weir – faster than usual, eddy lines strong, some good diagonals formed river left to right. Played at crossing the flow (S’s), fell in crossing a powerful eddy line with the wrong edge engaged, Leaky drysuit doesn’t help. Town Bridge – all channels open, took the left as usual, felt easier than in low water because of the lack of rocks mid-stream. Sally appeared with Frances in the two up blast. Played in the fuller flow middle and left jets Stone Railway Bridge – both channels good flow, very good wave on left channel for crosses, break in/out Artist’s Corner Play Wave - Slalom Course – Turtle Rock not visible, tripped up exiting the wave which was formed behind turtle rock. Low brace failed (needs work). Still apprehensive paddling. |
