Brave Wave is back at Rock Island- Happy Times are Here Again!

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Today we had about 10,000-12,000 cfs from Noon on and got enough
paddling to make our arms feel quite heavy! We put in above the hydro dam
and ran down the top rapids and played the hole on river left for a ride, or
two, awesome! That hole would be worth playing all day. Then we headed
down to the main hole, which would give most people nightmares, if they
aren’t comfortable with REALLY big holes. The main hole was best played
like a wave with plenty of green in front of the pile. Since the Brave
Wave at these flows is more elusive, we headed down after one ride on the
main hole and played for a couple of hours there. Lots of fun, every move
is possible, and it reminded all of us why we live at Rock Island! After a
while the water went up to about 12,000 and Brave Wave got a little too
green and flat, so we went back to the hole and abused ourselves for a
while! I am dead tired! I got a new Keg of Fat Tire Amber Ale today from
Taylor’s Corner Market and that hit the spot after a big day. Kristine had
Egg Nog Hot Chocolate ready for when we got back too! A big fire in the
fire place, a Saturday, my whole family is here. Life is good. 🙂

EJ