Ouch Ouchy

The months just keep whooshing by. It's river season so at least I have an excuse. I took Hetch Hetchy downriver for a spin. Here she is about to launch into Grand Canyon for the first time in about 45 years.

She got to stare downstream at House Rock Rapid all night--the scene of her loss of front end many years ago.

But we made it fine. It was a treat to see Vasey's Paradise running again after years of decreasing to last fall's pathetic dribble.

All the side streams are happy this year.

Well, I reintroduced Hetch Hetchy to Grand Canyon in style, cracking her front end in Crystal Rapid. We were just a touch too far right.

But that's why we carry four colors of duct tape. She looks as good as new.

But I don't.

Storms and chilly weather. Beats the summer heat.

It's sure a nice place to "work."

The spring convention of Flannelmouth Suckers

My favorite view in Grand Canyon--Lava Falls from Tequila Beach with my morning coffee in hand.

Exploring.

A nice display of Hetch Hetchy's lines. She rowed well, but not quite as quick to turn as a Briggs boat--a wee bit narrow for her length. The lower bow was a bit wetter, but easier to move in the wind. 

And back home to the shop. Hetch will dry out for a while I attend to other things. A pretty simple fix, but the drier the better.