(Links and other information are historical in nature and may no
longer be correct. Products referenced in the archives may no longer
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o Since the sea is jazzy, complex, and changes over time, you should really take your time when scouting before setting out. First, check weather reports for an approaching storm or big swells. Assuming the weather doesn't scare you off, assess the conditions when you reach the water's edge. Get with your partners, and go through the Sea Conditions Rating Scale (SCRS) point by point. Discuss each factor until you reach consensus. Then move on to the next item. When finished, tally the score, convert to a class I-VI system, and determine whether everyone in your group can safely partake that day. More: Tsunami Rangers o While working at the Museum of Man, traditional kayaks became my main focus of study. I traveled widely, visiting museums around the world with important kayak collections. I became adept at crawling around in cramped storage rooms taking lines off rare specimens. Plans were drafted from these lines to allow reproduction of authentic Arctic kayaks. More. o Around the world, unruly rivers have long driven a hard bargain. In exchange for rich soil, irrigated land and convenient transportation, they have forced floodplain dwellers to deal with an occasional washout. Engineers have labored for thousands of years to lessen the risk, but their attempts at managing Mother Nature have been mixed -- often resulting in as much failure as success. More: NOVA o La Niña conditions, marked by colder ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific, continued to develop for the second straight month, report scientists at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center in Camp Springs, Md. More: NOAA Splashes: St. Francis Dam Failure - S.F.Kern - River Quotes - Zambezi Big Water - Condition Black |
Important information about River Notes.
Boaters are needed July 15-16 and in August to evaluate and compare paddling conditions at various flows on the "Dam Run" from below Lake Isabella to the Borel Powerhouse. This flow study is related to the relicensing of the powerhouse and will help determine flows in the diverted reach for the next 30 years. To sign up, or for more information, please contact Kris Schmidt, Conservation Chair, River Touring Section, Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club.
Free whitewater and recreational kayak demos! Paddlers can try out the latest whitewater boats at Frandy Park on Saturday, July 12, from 1:00 pm to approximately 5:00 pm. Free recreational boat demos are on Sunday, July 13, at French Gulch on Lake Isabella from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The 18th Annual End of Summer Blowout Sale is Saturday, August 23rd & Sunday August 24th, 2003 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Sierra South in Kernville, California and, on-line customers have the opportunity to take advantage of all our sale items starting at 1:00 on Saturday, August 23rd. All in stock items will be on sale and priced to blow out the door!!!
20%-50% off boats: 200+ New and Used boats to choose from including Whitewater, Touring, and Recreational Kayaks, Sit-on-Tops, Inflatable Kayaks and Hyside Rafts!! If you want a certain boat, call us. We probably have it! Boats will be added to inventory during the week preceding the sale so keep in mind that the complete list of Kayaks, Sit-on-Tops, Inflatable Kayaks, Hyside Rafts, Inner tubes and Rubber duckies will be available by August 23rd, 2003.
15%-50% off all store merchandise: Paddling gear, footwear, men’s women’s and kid’s apparel, dry bags, gear bags and more!!!
30%-70% off rental gear: Life jackets, paddles, helmets, paddle jackets, spray skirts, wetsuits, booties, etc.!
Just like last year (and the year before that) we’ll be letting boaters into the sale on a lottery system basis. Numbers will be drawn at 8:00 am Saturday August 23rd, 2003 (so there is no need to claim your spot on the concrete the night before!) For more information call 1-760-376-3745.
We have new whitewater and recreational kayaks in stock. Check 'em out in the New Boat Barn and Kayak Comparison Chart.
Here is a snapshot of today's flow and reservoir data. Click on "Current" to get the latest info. (SCE reports that flow phone data is updated twice daily. For current information call 877-537-6356 or 760-376-8821.)
Upper Kern |
Lower Kern |
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| Above Fairview* | Below Fairview* | At Kernville | Lake Isabella | Below Democrat Dam* | |||||
| Date & Time | Flow (cfs) | Flow (cfs) | Stage | Flow (cfs) | Total Outflow | to River | to Borel Canal | Storage (acre-feet) |
Flow (cfs) |
| 08JUL2003 0900 | 683 | 150 | 5.55 | 672 | 1404 | 870 | 534 | 292903 | 1113 |
| Kern Flow Info | Current | 5 Day Plot | 10 Day Plot | Month | WY '03 | WY '02 | WY '01 | WY '00 | WY '99 |
| Weather | NWS | NWS Extended | CNN | Washington Post | Satellite | Radar | Kernville RAWS | RAWS Archive | |
| *Flow values from SCE Flow Phone. For current information call 877-537-6356 or 760-376-8821. Reportedly, flows are updated twice daily. | |||||||||
More information concerning flow and weather can be found on our LINKS page.
