Most people around here get nervous when the waters of the river approach flood stage, but not Corey Adams, a client and friend of mine. (I know, I have the coolest clients!) He gets excited like a little kid on Christmas Eve.  These images were taken on January 2nd, 2009.

Corey Adams river surfing"

According to The Sun, our local newspaper, "at 2:30 pm that Friday the river was at 13.37 cubic feet or 11,400 cubic feet per second.  The 1964 record was 17.1 feet.  The South Yamhill crested early Friday morning at 16.14 feet."   These waves only appear when the river is in flood stage, so the window of opportunity is narrow.

Yes, it can be dangerous, Corey has an airpack on his chest and a helmet for safety.  The big threat seems to be logs and trees; when the river gets this high, it takes a lot of material with it. The Yamhill County Sheriff's deputies, a group of friends and curious onlookers were watching in awe from the bank as these brave (and a little crazy) men surfed the river!

surfing on the Yamhill River

You can really get a feel for the size and speed in this shot!

river surfing on the Yamhill River

 

 
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5 Comments on Surfing on the Mighty Yamhill River

JAN
09
2009
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I see a lot of windsurfing and kiteboarding on the Columbia but never anything quite like this!
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I cannot believe this!  They must have been freezing -- you do have "cool" clients - literally!  (Makes me feel old!)  Great photos!
4:52pm • #2
JAN
10
2009
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You certainly have gutsy clients. Heck here in Maryland we had to bring out the water rescue team over a water main break. LOL.
7:49pm • #3
JAN
20
2009
Now that's a new one on me. I've seen surfing during hurricanes, but never on a river.
5:24pm • #4
FEB
20
2009
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OK, that looks like a ton of fun!

I've surfed plenty, but never on a river!
12:20pm • #5


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