I survived the Pollett River Run 2015

The water was high and fast but just about right, at least for the canoes that could stay away from the cliffs and sweepers. There were people that got wet and the water was very cold. We collected a few beer that was lost from overturned boats. I do not have many pictures because I put my phone in a plastic bag so it would not get wet and the pictures did not turn out. I will however share a gps map of the route that was taken while on the river. It is a 16 km trip. With this high water, at times we were going 13 km/hour but overall average speed was about 8 km per hour. It was faster then normal. Most years it take about 3.5 hours canoe time and about 4 hours for beer stops. This year about 2.5 hours of canoe time and 3 hours of socializing on the banks.

The hydro sensors 01bu002 petitcodiac near peticodiaclevel read 1.8 meters. For further reference that means high water levels on the Pollett. There were 3 to 4 foot high rooster tails that slapped the bottom of our boat like a sledge hammer but the old town 20 foot tripper handled it well. We got some spray but stayed afloat.

The snow was just after leaving the take out/mud bogging field so the entire field was mud. There were sure some beautiful trucks hitting the mud.

All and all it was a great day.

Pollett River Run 2015

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The start.  Hordes of people will be gathering for the big river run on the Pollett River;put in is in Elgin, N.B. , April 25,2015. As always, the Pollett River Run is the last Saturday of April. This year the last Saturday of April happens to be on April 25,2015. That is next week and there is still a pile of snow on the banks to melt. In addition to the spring run off, the forecast is melting temperatures and rain. I am expecting the ride to be very fast, deep and wild.




Breakfast Is Served.
We usually stop at the Elgin Firehall for a great breakfast. The firemen put this on to raise money for their hall. After breakfast we head a km or so to the put in where people drag to the river, their canoes and homemade rafts made from just about every material known to man. Beer is opened, yahoos are heard,

Things you will need to take.

1. Canoe or raft  complete with boat pole or paddle.

2. It is an all day event so bring some snacks.

3.  Life jacket could saves your life.

4. Lost of people get wet so bring extra clothes. Dry bags full of warm dry clothes tied to your boat saves the day.  The weather is usually about 10 degrees which is very cold when you get wet.

Amazon has some good prices on some dry bags, life jackets etc.

Have fun and play safe.