Avon Descent this weekend (WA)
Jul 31st 2008, 12:23 pm
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Avon Descent this weekend (WA)
It looks like the Avon Descent is promising to be quite a spectacle this year thanks to all the rain.
Does anyone know what the best spots are to watch it all - preferably a spot that's good to see both the kayaks and powerboats on a patch of rough water? It apparently gets quite busy so the plan is to head out early Sunday morning.
Does anyone know what the best spots are to watch it all - preferably a spot that's good to see both the kayaks and powerboats on a patch of rough water? It apparently gets quite busy so the plan is to head out early Sunday morning.
Aug 1st 2008, 3:00 am
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Re: Avon Descent this weekend (WA)
It looks like the Avon Descent is promising to be quite a spectacle this year thanks to all the rain.
Does anyone know what the best spots are to watch it all - preferably a spot that's good to see both the kayaks and powerboats on a patch of rough water? It apparently gets quite busy so the plan is to head out early Sunday morning.
Does anyone know what the best spots are to watch it all - preferably a spot that's good to see both the kayaks and powerboats on a patch of rough water? It apparently gets quite busy so the plan is to head out early Sunday morning.
Aug 1st 2008, 4:32 am
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Re: Avon Descent this weekend (WA)
It looks like the Avon Descent is promising to be quite a spectacle this year thanks to all the rain.
Does anyone know what the best spots are to watch it all - preferably a spot that's good to see both the kayaks and powerboats on a patch of rough water? It apparently gets quite busy so the plan is to head out early Sunday morning.
Does anyone know what the best spots are to watch it all - preferably a spot that's good to see both the kayaks and powerboats on a patch of rough water? It apparently gets quite busy so the plan is to head out early Sunday morning.
Aug 1st 2008, 4:39 am
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Re: Avon Descent this weekend (WA)
A water sports race down the river from Northam to Perth. There are kayaks etc plus small powerboats. When there has been plenty of rain neogiating the rapids is challenging. A couple of years ago it was so dry they had to run it on foot!
Aug 1st 2008, 4:57 am
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Re: Avon Descent this weekend (WA)
I think a good vantage is Walyunga National Park. You park outside the park and regular buses (every 10 mins or so) bus you to the river - there are rapids, and a picnic area, tea and sausage sizzle,and it's not as busy as Bells.
The paddlers will be coming through pretty quick, maybe from 9.30 - 10.00 on sunday, or maybe earlier. Enjoy!
The paddlers will be coming through pretty quick, maybe from 9.30 - 10.00 on sunday, or maybe earlier. Enjoy!
