With a somewhat late start we headed off down to O'Hares Campground at the head of the Tumut River Arm of Lake Talbingo and after unloading the boats and getting ready we eventually took to the water at 11.30am
Paddling into the north west breeze, happily not as strong as forecast
Sheltered from the breeze, some reflections
At 12.35 we stopped for lunch at the Talbingo Boat Club picnic area, complete with picnic tables and a loo.
An hour later we took to the water once again
Rugged up against the now cold and steady breeze, we had wind assistance all the way back
Until about here where we started to feel some resistance
Within a few hundred metres of our pull out point it became apparent that Tumut 2 had started generating and releasing water into the arm.
By the time we had finished packing up the boats about 3.15pm the current had become visibly stronger and I, for one, was glad that we hadn't lingered longer over lunch. D'd, trying to supplement our dinner, had trolled an inviting looking lure while she paddled, that sadly tempted no trout.
As L&I slowly chugged our way back up the hill, towing the boats in our not alltogether trusty steed, the others stopped to collect kindling and still managed to beat us back to our camp at Three Mile Dam.
Once back (and with enough kindling for the entire 3 Mile Dam campsite), with the fire roaring and more layers of clothing donned, we slowly thawed out as G&R prepared a sumptuous meal and D'd put the finishing touches - chocolate ganache (yum) to a cake for the birthday boy. The only thing - beside the cold marring our evening was the presence of a bloody huge caravan that, in our absence, had inconsiderately taken up residence in the middle of our camp and almost on top of S&V's tent which totally blocked our view of the water, just so they could get television reception. Camping etiquette fail.
Trip Notes:
Put In/Take Out: O'Hares Campground, Sue City, Talbingo Dam
8.2kms
3 hours 15mins
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