Sorry to hear about the trouble you had with the jet boats. I've been paddling the 11-Point for the past 5 years & I've never had any trouble like that during the week. I'll admit, the river does get a little crowded on the weekends. For the most part, the jet boaters have been very cordial to our group. Often times, they have assisted in retrieving gear that had been lost from someone turning over. Last year, they assisted in contacting our outfitter due to an injury that someone in our group had. My buddy had just gotten out of back surgery about 3 months before our river trip. He turned over & hit a rock in the spot where the surgery took place. Without the help of the jet boaters it would have been one hell of a long day.
Anyway, sorry you didn't have a true 11-Point experience. I will be doing the same stretch of the river that you did. I'll be paddling Greer to Riverton for an overnight trip on July 22-23. Hoping to catch some fish as well. Then the rest of our crew will be in town on Thursday evening for two - one day floats. We'll do Greer to Whitten & then Riverton to the Narrows on Day 2.
We always use 11 Point Canoe Rentals. Brian & Ryan, along with their staff, have been great to us. Don't give up on the river - maybe it will be better next time out.........
Brad
FH&S Expeditions
