点评:I rented kayak at Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaks yesterday and did the 3 hour, 6 mile paddle,(no release from dam when I launched). The weather cooperated and it was a beautiful day. The staff was so nice and helpful and answered all my questions. I have rented kayaks many times before, mostly in Florida, so a river with any rapids at all was new to me. However, they showed me the route on a map with great landmarks of where you will be in relation to the time of the trip. Then, they gave me a smaller version of the map with a lanyard I could hang on my neck. This was very helpful and first time I had ever had anyone provide that for me. Also, the kayak was very comfortable. I've had back issues and sometimes get really sore lower back without a special cushion. However, this boat's seat was extremely comfortable and I had no back issues at all. The boat also tracked and paddled well. Chris was waiting for me when I got to the pull-out and helped me get my gear and self out of the boat. (I'm 72 years young). While paddling, I encountered a couple rocks where the boat got hung up, but was able to step out and free the kayak and get back in with relative ease. Be sure to bring a good drybag. A great paddle nonetheless and I would highly recommend this outfitter if you are seeking to kayak the Toccoa River.
翻译:我昨天在蓝岭山皮划艇公司租了皮划艇,划了3个小时,6英里(下水时没有从水坝放水)。天气很好,天气晴朗。工作人员非常友好,乐于助人,回答了我所有的问题。我以前租过很多次皮划艇,主要是在佛罗里达州,所以遇到有急流的河流对我来说很陌生。不过,他们在地图上给我展示了路线,并标明了沿途各个地标的位置和时间。然后,他们给了我一张小地图,还有一条挂绳,可以挂在脖子上。这非常有帮助,这是我第一次有人给我提供这种服务。而且,这艘皮划艇非常舒适。我以前有背部问题,如果没有特殊的坐垫,有时下背部会很酸痛。但这艘船的座位非常舒适,我的背部完全没有问题。船的航向和划桨都很好。我到达停靠点时,克里斯正在等我,并帮我把装备和自己从船上拿下来。 (我72岁了)。划船的时候,我碰到了几块石头,船挂住了,但我还是设法爬了出来,把皮划艇解救出来,然后相对轻松地回到了船上。一定要带个好用的防水袋。不过,这支桨还是很棒的,如果你想在托科阿河划皮划艇,我强烈推荐这家装备店。