A Left And A Right

After Athletic Fields Bridge, the creek bends left (east), then right (south). The bends are fairly tight, precluding seeing downstream. This zig-zag has periodically held large branches or whole trees in the water and significant overhanging branches and brush on shore. Since this area cannot be easily scouted before putting on, it is important to proceed with utmost caution!

Approach from the outside of a bend (river-right for a left-hand bend, river-left for a right-hand bend) to see as far around the corner as possible (to see problems early). HOWEVER, it is virtually mandatory to avoid being pushed too far to the outside of each bend, so as not to be swept into and become entangled in any brush or snags alongshore! This is especially crucial in the second (the right-hand) bend here!

So ... the solution? Position your boat toward the outside of the bend, but point your bow toward the inside of the bend! (You'll be completely sideways or even slightly backwards -- leading with the stern!) You can then use strong forward strokes (as needed) to move your boat quickly away from the outside of the bend when and where necessary!