03-25-2016, 04:22 PM
[quote Troutbum_kelly]Picked me up a 2016 Hyde High side this past weekend. Anyone with rowing experience who would be willing to share some pointers/tips would be greatly appreciated. I will be picking up the boat on the 25th and my plan is to put it in a lake and get used to the oars before I take it on the river. I have floated the Green on a pontoon boat but I have no experience rowing a drift.
Thanks in advance,
T.B.[/quote]
do you live near a populated county that has rivers in it?
i ask because there are two avenues you could take.
first, go in and talk with a fly shop that offers guided trips. tell them you don't want to fish, you want a guide to go with you down the river to teach you how to read lines, and row rivers. I suggest this more than anything because these guides usually have first hand knowledge that is indispensable and I bet are willing to work with you.
second, and probably the most difficult, go to your local sheriff. Ask if they have a swift water rescue program. SOMETIMES you can get in on there classes for little or no cost and they teach not only swift water rescue, but basic boat safety and techniques
Source: I did this in California on the North Fork of the American river many moons ago. The program offered by the Sheriff was free if they had room. Got CPR, swift water rescue, and boat certified.
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Thanks in advance,
T.B.[/quote]
do you live near a populated county that has rivers in it?
i ask because there are two avenues you could take.
first, go in and talk with a fly shop that offers guided trips. tell them you don't want to fish, you want a guide to go with you down the river to teach you how to read lines, and row rivers. I suggest this more than anything because these guides usually have first hand knowledge that is indispensable and I bet are willing to work with you.
second, and probably the most difficult, go to your local sheriff. Ask if they have a swift water rescue program. SOMETIMES you can get in on there classes for little or no cost and they teach not only swift water rescue, but basic boat safety and techniques
Source: I did this in California on the North Fork of the American river many moons ago. The program offered by the Sheriff was free if they had room. Got CPR, swift water rescue, and boat certified.
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