What is "Creeking"?

[(PeteCresswell)]

I see the definition of "Creek Boat" at

http://paddling.about.com/od/kayakingterms/g/creekboats.htm

but I'm still trying to figure out what makes creek kayaking
different from whitewater kayaking.

Really, *really* shallow water?

[Steve Cramer]

Usually, yes, and *really* steep gradient. Think 100+ feet/mile.

Steve

Post by (PeteCresswell)
I see the definition of "Creek Boat" at
http://paddling.about.com/od/kayakingterms/g/creekboats.htm
but I'm still trying to figure out what makes creek kayaking
different from whitewater kayaking.
Really, *really* shallow water?

[BobCP]

Post by Steve Cramer
Usually, yes, and *really* steep gradient. Think 100+ feet/mile.
Steve

Post by (PeteCresswell)
I see the definition of "Creek Boat" at
http://paddling.about.com/od/kayakingterms/g/creekboats.htm
but I'm still trying to figure out what makes creek kayaking
different from whitewater kayaking.
Really, *really* shallow water?

From the videos that I've seen, the gradient (ft/mile) exceeds the flow
(cfs), and the sliding friction of plastic on rocks is as important as
boat buoyancy.

[ptomblin+ (Paul Tomblin)]

Post by BobCP
From the videos that I've seen, the gradient (ft/mile) exceeds the flow
(cfs), and the sliding friction of plastic on rocks is as important as
boat buoyancy.

Sounds like a movie I saw years ago at the Bill Mason Film Festival called
"Hairboating".