Paddling Adventures in Tennessee

TLDRAfter an adventurous trip in Gabon, I am back home in Tennessee, enjoying the warmer weather and paddling on the water. Excited to explore Rock Island with its flowing water. Also, got my hands on a fresh custom helmet.

Key insights

🚣After an exciting 11-day trip in Gabon, I am thrilled to paddle on the flowing water at Rock Island.

🌧️I'm glad it rained recently, as it has increased the water levels and given me an opportunity to paddle Rock Island with water.

😎I'm happy to be back home in Tennessee and enjoying the substantially warmer weather compared to Gabon.

🛶I'm going to try out my new paddle on Rock Island and have a fun time paddling with my friends.

🎒During my trip to Gabon, we had loaded up boats with all the necessary equipment and gear for an amazing adventure.

Q&A

What is the current water level at Rock Island?

The water level at Rock Island is currently around 6,500, which is great for paddling and enjoying the falls.

Is there a wave at Brave Wave?

There is a wave at Brave Wave, but it can be shallow and tricky, so it's important to be cautious while paddling there.

How does the Antics paddle feel?

The Antics paddle feels great and makes paddling effortless with its design and performance.

How do you perform a Cobra flip?

To perform a Cobra flip, you need to lift the boat over your head instead of forward stroking under the boat.

What is the best line at The Falls?

The best line at The Falls is to enter from the middle left, move right, and exit at the right before the next drop.

Timestamped Summary

00:01After an adventurous trip in Gabon, I am back home in Tennessee, enjoying the warmer weather and paddling on the water.

00:38I'm excited to explore Rock Island with its flowing water, as it's the first time I've been able to paddle it since last year.

09:01I'm going to try out my new paddle on Rock Island and have a fun time paddling with my friends.

09:26During our 11-day trip in Gabon, we had loaded up our boats with all the necessary equipment and gear for an amazing adventure.

10:08I'm glad it rained recently, as it has increased the water levels at Rock Island, providing good conditions for paddling.

12:14I had a great time paddling at the Falls, performing kick flips and enjoying the playfulness of the Antics paddle.

13:01I made a wrong turn and ended up in Chat Noua, but it turned out to be a happy accident with great paddling opportunities.

18:00I had a thrilling experience paddling at the Falls with a group of 12 people, something I haven't done in a long time.