5/28/05 Tyger River with Marty Bull
Last weekend Trey was home for his friend Scott Phillips' wedding. Marty Bull was also in the wedding. It's safe to say that Marty is Trey's best Spartanburg friend from childhood. Trey, Marty, & I practiced rolling in our lake on Sunday and Marty & I made plans to paddle the Tyger River this weekend. I worked in the hospital teaching and when I got off I called Marty. He had driven up from Charleston where he lives last night. I had him watch the river self rescue video and then we headed to southern Spartanbrug County. We got on the river and were a little disappointed in the low water level. It even rained a little on us early on. Well, it didn't stop us from having a great river adventure. I had the true pleasure of introducing Marty to this absolutely beautiful river and to whitewater paddling. We tested Marty's roll early on and it did the job. We surfed, did eddy turns, did peel outs and ferries, and rolled in the rapids. Marty, any idea where we can find a great river adventure for next week? /hugh
We practice rolling with dive masks as I insist on the "watch the paddle blade" method
Trey in finish position of the back deck roll.
Marty gearing up at the putin
Marty getting used to flowing water in an upright agressive posture.
Below the first drop. Don't forget "veritcal strokes" Marty!
Can Marty catch this surfing wave?
Surfing with a good rudder stroke. Nice going Marty!
Marty watches me try a drop and chute with a sharp left turn at the bottom. Will he try the drop?
I made the sharp turn at the bottom!
Here comes Marty!
Spalsh down at the bottom! Way to go Marty!!!