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Oceana

HazardWaterfall / Large DropClass IV+
Oceana

Description

Oceana is likely the biggest rapid most average paddlers will see or ever paddle, but as intimidating as it is, it's actually quite manageable and lapped safely and frequently (well and not so well) during every release.  A broken shelf mid way down the slide creates an intimidating plume of water called 'the thing' which can present a significant piton hazard.  The hole is deep and has an easy exit to the river left.  There are 3 primary lines: the standard left line, the more controlled right line, and the big air skip line.  Other lines exist for the more adventurous.  Scout and lap on river left, portage on river right.


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