Hi! Originally, we were supposed to drive from Suchdol nad Odrou to Studénka (20 km).
How the crossing of the Odra took place:
00:00 The beginning of the Odra river crossing
00:28 Transferring ships Pálava and Orinoco
00:54 Fallen trees across the river
01:14 Erosion banks
01:22 Click on Orinoco Gumotex
01:59 Snowdrops - plantation
02:18 Boating lunch - cooking
03:42 Another transfer of ships
04:04 Lobe bristle brush
04:26 Boating session on boats
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But the Odra River was full of fallen trees, logs and lots of obstacles. We often had to disembark, transfer ships or overcome various roadblocks. That delayed us a lot.
Sailing the Odra River was challenging, but we really liked it, we enjoyed every meter.
After an hour of sailing, we covered maybe 1 km. The flow was not great, but sometimes it pushed us into the willows. The guys didn't manage one such maneuver, they said they couldn't see through my poorly anchored ship and clicked. Jirka didn't have any clothes to change into, he wouldn't put on ours (he's quite tall), so he preferred to go back to the car so he wouldn't get sick.
We agreed that he would pick us up somewhere on the river depending on the current situation. In the end, we recognized in retrospect that it probably had to happen, because we would probably arrive at the destination very late and completely exhausted. The planned 20 km was unrealistic.
Around noon we made lunch and continued. For the first time, I skipped the coffee so that we could leave as soon as possible.
We admired the beautiful nature, the first spring flowers, beaver works and constantly overcame fallen trees and roadblocks. Around 3 p.m. we were full of impressions, but quite exhausted after less than 6 km.
Jirka had already crossed to the nearby bridge and was waiting for us. There were about 200 meters in front of us and more fallen trees and a high bank. We decided to drag the boats across the field and discuss with Jirka how to proceed. Due to the condition of the river and the time, we ended the rafting right in the field. We had coffee and went home.
As I already wrote, it was a challenging section, but it was very nice! It must be even better in the summer!
Water level: 70 cm and flow rate 1,610 m³ (Bartošovice station)
River: Odra
Boarding place: Suchdol nad Odrou
Departure point: Road bridge to Kunín
Route length: 5.7 km
Map: mapy.cz/s/radekalaha
More at: www.vodovandry.cz/
Equipment: All footage is shot and edited on an iPhone 11.
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Gumotex Pálava canoe:
The Pálava inflatable canoe impresses with its sporty appearance and excellent driving characteristics. Thanks to the extended fuselage, it offers a large space for placing luggage and the variability of the installation of the seats, which, with their width and horizontal attachment, provide comfortable seating. When sailing in rapids it is possible to kneel and use thigh straps. The canoe is suitable both for tourist descents of rivers up to WW3 difficulty, and for a comfortable ride on the calm surface of dams and lakes. Canoe paddlers can't let Pálava pass! (source: www.gumotexcluny.cz)
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In general:
Take a virtual ride along the beautiful Pálava river in a canoe.
You can see beautiful meanders, fallen trees across the river, bank erosion, etc.
I live near the Odra and Opava rivers and often go to them to relax. I found that paddling in the canoe and taking in the scenery was a great way to relax and recharge for the days ahead.
I usually make a fire by the river, cook something or at least make a coffee and sometimes even sleep. It's a kind of paddling bushcraft :)
I like to take pictures and occasionally film something. Maybe it will be an inspiration for someone or he will look at places that are inaccessible to him. From a canoe, the perception of the landscape and nature is completely different.
I will be glad if you write me something. I will be happy to answer if I know.
#iPhoneFilm #Canoe #Odra
26 июл 2024
