VINCENT, CHARLES L. -CVIN wrote:
>
> Hi fellow boaters,
>
> I've signed on with the trip launching Sept 30, that was advertised
> several days ago on this same list--the system works!! I've been
> delegated a few tasks I need some help with.
>
> The trip leader, Gayle Jann, has an interest in extending the trip down
> to Pearce Ferry. That sounds great to me, but I have concerns based on
> my experience with Lake "Foul" on the end of a Cataract trip when the
> lake is high. From what I've read, there will be 40ish miles of slack
> water from Separation to Pearce Ferry. Part of this can be overcome by
> the overnight float option, and/or a tow. But the tow option is not
> very appealing, since it seems a hollow finish to a glorious 3 week
> trip.
>
> I guess the real question is where does the current effectively stop at
> the current lake level?? Is it practical to go to Pearce without motor
> support?? Is the tow short enough that it isn't a big downer?
>
> Second question would be along the lines of where on the Internet could
> I read the permit requirements. From Gayle reading the highlights, the
> only thing that didn't sound familiar was the signaling
> requirements--I've read the extensive dialog on this list about the
> radios and the black boxes that signal satellites and airplanes in the
> past month. What are the more typical methods of dealing with requests
> for assistance--besides the obvious haul butt for Phantom Ranch or
> Diamond Creek??
>
> Charlie Vincent
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