White water at last!

Well finally it rained this weekend, and I was able to get out and enjoy some whitewater on the Dart. The rain didn't come till fairly late on Sunday.Meaning that I could enjoy a late start, before driving up to Ashburton, hooking up with Jemma and Andy and cruising up to Newbridge.

Jemma drops into the top wave

When we got there the water was just about level with the top corner of the rock slab, meaning it was just about worth paddling. By the time we'd got kitted up and carried our boats over it was lapping over the top corner of the slab, meaning it was well worth getting on. And by the time I returned two hours later to collect the van the slab was completely covered.

Andy blunting on top wave

Top wave was only just starting to show its true potential at these sort of water levels, but it was still more than worth spending a while surfin' it up!

Some times I can't help being a bit arty!

Local young ripper Jack

Dan W enjoying his new Agent on top wave

After a good session at the top wave we decided to head on down the river and enjoy the incredible autumn colours that the trees had to show. By now the rain was clearing, blue sky was appearing and the sun was throwing us a few rays.

Ouch! remember rocks are harder than plastic

Andy attempted to wave-wheel/cartwheel into Triple One, but managed to find rock ledge and re-modeled the front of his Orbit fish. I reckon he was lucky not to re-model his toes!!

Andy launches a big one at Triple

The play wave at Triple three was at an absolute perfect level, fast, shouldered, and with a fluffy pile in the middle. We spent a long time enjoying its watery perfection!

Me carving up and into another blunt

The autumn colours were nice

It's a shame the weather forecast looks so dry again, it was fantastic to be out on the Dart again, and I can't wait for my next Triple three play session!