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| CHAIN OF ROCKS |
It’s been a hot and dry summer so far. With little rain the Mississippi has dropped to below 8ft at the USGS gauge in St. Louis, So last weekend the crew assembled and we headed out to the Chain. This was my first time putting on the Illinois side.
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| The Crew in the eddy at Rookies |
At the Chain bridge, the Mississippi is 3/4 mile wide, with all on the surf sports on the Missouri side. The Reason you don’t park on the Missouri side is because your car will get broken into. At the put in and take out, it is not uncommon to find broken glass, used needles used condoms, and the random street walker willing to offer services.
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| taking a break in the river |
Therefore we choose to make the long fairy across. Once on the Missouri side, my arms already felt spent, but the surf was too good to sit back and rest. Here is a little video, enjoy until the next time.
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| St. Louis skyline from the chain |
WARNING: The CHAIN IS FUN BUT HAS DANGOUS SPOTS ON IT. THIS IS NO PLACE FOR A FIRST TIMER BY THEMSELF. USE YOUR HEAD AND PADDLE WITH SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH THE RIVER TO AVOID THE DEADLY POUR-OVER.
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