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25-Feb-2013 10:27:12 AM
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On 23/02/2013 Wollemi wrote:
>On 23/02/2013 wombly wrote:
>>this be paddling weather...
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>'The rapids in Norton's Basin Gorge aren't numerous but have large waves
>and stoppers when the river is up. The last rapid can be dangerous in these
>conditions.'
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>http://www.paddlensw.org.au/node/3465
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>How high is 'up'? What grade - 2+ ?
Very late Sunday arvo, paddled a playboat 7.5km from Bents Basin to Blaxland's Crossing at Wallacia before running back to car. Worthwhile. Once.
Unremarkable, actually after first 300m of dodging stout Casuarinas - but certainly not for beginners. One would have would have an absence of control were you be on a lilo - and be cold. Was probably moving at about 2m/sec without paddling at times. River grade at that level is 1.
River was at 3.36m, peaking at about 3.5m a few hours later. Minor flooding is considered 5m. Normal flow is considered to be >0.2m.
http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDN60233/IDN60233.067093.plt.shtml
So...
did anyone climb at 'rain protected areas' in the Blueys on the weekend?
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25-Feb-2013 11:21:27 AM
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Nope, but I did get in a boat...
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8-Mar-2013 12:20:26 PM
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Yep, Sublime was good to go!
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8-Mar-2013 4:15:00 PM
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Faulconbridge lookout to the bridge is fun when it is up.
G.
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