Los Flemings

Was a resounding success. Organized by the Carolina Canoe Club and based outside of Bryson City, it is a week long gathering of whitewater boaters. For the Fleming Five the week included several firsts - Sam's first successful roll in a kayak; Sam's first (second & third) upright attempts at Nantahala Falls; Ford & Jack's first whitewater in their own kayaks; Sam's first run on the Chattooga; Sam's first 'combat' roll (i.e. not just for practice) on the Chattooga; Mame's first solo canoe run on the Chattooga; and Ben & Mame's first highwater run on the Upper Nantahala.





Enjoying the clear water of the Hiwassee in TN



Sam on the Virginia Slide at Bull Sluice on the Chattooga











Mame & Ford on their first descent of Deep Creek



Jack eddies out on Deep Creek



Mame successfully exits Screamin' Left turn on the Chattooga



Ben lined up to hit Troll Hole on the Upper Nantahala