Major Kayak Beat Down in Classic Closed Hole: Duncan's Dunkin - 2nd Trip Canoeing Big Creek - 2003

July 2, 2003 - The first real rapid on Big Creek is a classic closed hole. Walled off on both sides, it is pretty sticky. Duncan got caught by it. I had to stop filming and go drop a rope to him. As I did that, I could see him tumbling under the water and he did not break the surface. Ultimately, the rope helped him out and he continued on. However, the last clip shows Simon, who forgot his life jacket, wearing Duncan's Hi Float. That's because Duncan took the very easy walk around the rather unscoutable and difficult 3rd gorge.
Simon Bishop, Duncan Cotrill, Milt Aitken