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This year was no exception, Friday night is normally slow burning as paddlers arrive through the night from all over the UK, but it is a great opportunity to catch up with everyone before the familiar hectic weekend onslaught.<\/p>\n
The impressive Bridge marks the start of the Erme Gorge<\/p>\n Saturday morning bought the fruit of night of rain bringing the Drat up to the classic Slab level. There is nothing like a run down the Upper Dart in the glorious morning sunshine at this level. Next up, a short drive over to the Erme for some tight twisty fun on the gorge, then back to the Upper Dart for a Sunset run – Classic Dartmoor paddling at its very best.<\/p>\n Erme Gorge – Tight and techy<\/p>\n Saturday Night bought on the party kicked off with Max Bilbo showing his excellent MOP2 film, where the guys at Extreme events got the party really going. I hear the music went on way past closing time with an after party in a van – Nice!<\/p>\n East Lyn Gorge – A real gem<\/p>\n Sunday gave lower levels in the river and a few sore heads, so it’s time for the other South West gem – the East Lyn. 2 hour drive form Dartmoor to Exmoor and a true classic river running from near the top of Exmoor to the sea. There’s now a ‘ Green Go \/ Red No’ gauge and webcam so you can see if its running before committing to the drive over. It was borderline in the go region when we rocked up – ITS REALLY NOT WORTH THE PADDLE IN RED! Who ever has put the gauge in Thank You! it’s spot on…<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n