Potomac 5.6 and falling

The Cheaters were out on a Wednesday night to take on a dropping river. At 5.6, the playboaters were out in force at the Center wave. But attainers had lots of options on this night.

For the efficient, attaining the back channel to get out above the chutes was the way to go. Maryland was attained by those who could manage the boils and were use the hole to start the ferry across from right to left. Virginia was the choice for most, attaining the washed out slot on attainer's right before ferrying across to the bankside above the hole. The first ledge above Virginia on the bankside was a challenge, but those who succeed were close to the rock and had a successful first stroke on the right above the drop which propelled them back toward the bank.

Others made it up the gorge to Wet Bottom, but ran out of time for that attain. It was reported that Randy and Eric made it all the way to Portage. But this same source also noted that the leprechauns had been seen in the gorge this evening, returning just in time for St. Patrick's day. You be the judge. :-)