Drought induced running conditions on the San Gabriel. The stagnant water odor could be smelled from the moment the car door was opened. Everything was scorched. To paraphrase Cooleridge's "Rhyme of the R/C Submariner": Water, water everywhere, but not a spot to sink.

"Pearl Harbor" launch area. The ledge to the left is normally two feet underwater and used to launch and recover boats.

"New London" launch area. This was the main launch area normally used at previous runs. The steps leading down to the landing are normally submerged.

Due to the lowered water level, the drying of springs which normally feed the river, and summertime sunshine, the algae bloom reduced visibility from 3 - 4 feet to 3 - 4 inches. Yuck!

However, all was not lost. The gang regrouped and had a wonderful time. Pictured above is Don Baker, Gorden Gregson, Paul Crozier, Albert Johnson, Tom Kisler, Jeff Portous, Gail Phillips and Gene Tilbury.