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Post by Bernard Walsh on Nov 2, 2009 11:33:33 GMT
Well done to all yesterday on the trip Rathdrum 2 the meetings in what turned out to be a big and bouncy day especially when this stretch is normally run as an introduction to 'Wikla', but not yesterday. A very well done should go to Niall & Ro for taking the lead in what turned out to be a combined 3 clubs, they done Rockhoppers Proud, and got everybody safely back to base.
Our two heros didn't stop there, they were later sucessful in locating a lone stranded paddler on the Aughrim and safely getting him back to his group. (If you want to hear the rest of the story why not come to Bohdan's Farewell Get together.)
Personally I think we are very lucky to have paddlers of such ability in our club
Again thanks and well done
Go Rockhoppers
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Post by Scanno on Nov 2, 2009 12:28:10 GMT
Well said Bernard. Especially for the second run of the day which turned out much bigger water than expected. To get everyone home safe was brilliant work. Thanks to the Voyagers for helping out on that run (although I think some lessons on river grading may come in useful ) Great work Niall & Ronan!
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Post by brendan on Nov 2, 2009 12:30:39 GMT
I'll second that. Excellent management of the river and the group by Niall and Ro made for a brilliant and safe trip. Thanks.
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Post by elaine on Nov 2, 2009 17:02:43 GMT
I think the guys have said it all. Well done and thanks very much. As someone who was pretty nervous getting on the river, I would like to say thanks to you all especially Ronan and Niall. There were some very well placed shouts of 'paddle hard now Elaine' from Ronan which were key to keeping me upright!!! It is so reassuring when you know that you guys have our backs.
As regards the rescue - I can't express how great the guys were. I think they could be in the guinness book of records for speed. I have never seen two people emerge from a van and hit the water as fast in my life. Without their fast reactions the situation would have been way more messy indeed. Well done lads.
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Post by sean172 on Nov 2, 2009 22:01:01 GMT
Hear hear! all judgement calls spot on all day congrats Niall and Ronan. Sean
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Post by Niall on Nov 3, 2009 10:21:53 GMT
To be fair everyone who was out stepped up their paddleing and made it very easy to manage the group...... Well done ;D ;D ;D Niall
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Post by ronan on Nov 3, 2009 20:06:19 GMT
ill second nialls comment, every one was paddling well and it turned out to be a great days paddling. ill just add that i hope people saw the difference a high water level can make and how quick it can throw you off.. Ro
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