The alternative Etive

It’s that time of year where the Etive levels are a wee bit low, for more experienced boaters there is however a more challenging alternative. Pushy enough for a bit of excitement and short enough to do some ‘laps’ the Dallness Section is a saviour in drier times.

Starting off, the first drop has two obvious options, both are nice but watch out for the undercut on river left in slightly higher levels.

Just down from the here, a drop with both a tight intro and exit keep you on your toes, watch out for the holes tow back and have a live bait ready!

A nice section of rapid follows and although it looks quite rocky, you cruise around smoothly.

The next drop which looks slightly precarious with a hole pilling up against the bank directly in front of it, is actually a beautiful move.

And then to finish off the section, Dallness falls itself provides quite a horizon line and at slightly higher levels the little hole just above the lip is not to be underestimated (as I did on this occasion). Either way be sure you have plenty of safety cover for the undercut at the base of the drop on river right.

Take care and enjoy it!

Ed      

Photographs courtesy of Graeme Cowan