Today's main challenge was the Jackfield rapids, which had gained more flow overnight.
Walked the 300metres of the main one planning two routes.
Plan A: shoot the rapids
Plan B: at the last exit point take the kayak out of the water and carry it past
Cautiously got through a preliminary light rapid then got to the decision point. Here I could now see there were six expert kayakers practising up and down the rapids zipped into stubby white water kayaks, very different from my open cockpit touring kayak. So I now had
Plan C: as plan A but if shipwrecked, be rescued by the experts.
Success, shot the rapids. Took in no more than two litres of white water.
Paddled on down the gorge, negotiating some minor rapids, but by missing the signs of one submerged rock, only just avoided it and wreckage. Dodged many anglers and fly fishers. Came ashore at the Bridgnorth rowing club. Sent the prior night's b&b keys back.
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