The only gear lost was stuff that either would not have been tied down anyway - e.g. water bottles, a paddle - or stuff that fell out of a bag that was temporarily opened at the time of capsize. So even if the bag was tied down, the contents still would have escaped. The beer esky's fate was sealed due to it's lid being unfastened - ce la vie! Most gear (tents, bedrolls) got recovered at the next eddy, snag. Good bleeding obvious ex post facto advice nonetheless "Anonymous". Lesson learned. One tipover in 65km is not a bad effort, almost good adds for the casual "no tie" approach. Provide the river gods with a suitable offering early on, and for the rest of the journey you will be looked after.
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Packing the Canoe 101
Tie down the gear with rope and bungee cords so that it will remain with the canoe in the event of tipping.
Navigating Rapids 101
Respect the river and approach with caution, identify the best way through and proceed; after having put down beer.
Not one of you thought to tie down your gear in the canoes; what do you expect, losers !!!
The only gear lost was stuff that either would not have been tied down anyway - e.g. water bottles, a paddle - or stuff that fell out of a bag that was temporarily opened at the time of capsize. So even if the bag was tied down, the contents still would have escaped.
The beer esky's fate was sealed due to it's lid being unfastened - ce la vie!
Most gear (tents, bedrolls) got recovered at the next eddy, snag.
Good bleeding obvious ex post facto advice nonetheless "Anonymous". Lesson learned.
One tipover in 65km is not a bad effort, almost good adds for the casual "no tie" approach. Provide the river gods with a suitable offering early on, and for the rest of the journey you will be looked after.
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