Breede River

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Mostly flat with weirs and low-level bridges; palmiet in the upper reaches. Year-round dam-controlled flow. Darling bridge to Wysersdrif: narrow, small rapids; numerous low-level bridges - portage most at low levels, strong stoppers at high levels. Scout all at any level. Wysersdrif to Nekkies: very easy K1 practice. Nekkies to Alfiesdrif: small class 1, shootable weir halfway (scout). Early take-out at R43 bridge (7km) or continue 5km to Alfiesdrif. Trees at high levels. Alfiesdrif to Silverstrand: 38km, mostly flat. Portage weir at Eilandia (left) and a rocky weir ~30km. ~10 min before end take a small left channel to avoid a boat-breaking rapid; then portage low-level bridge and tree-block (both left). McGregor to Bonnievale (37km): sliding weir at Goudmyn shootable right; portage low-level bridge 100m further (left), another 300m further (left). Secunda weir shootable slowly right. Final low-level bridge 20 min before end: under at low, portage at medium, straight over at high after scouting from right. Drew bridge to Swellendam: small rapids plus Waterfall rapid (runnable most levels, scout). Scout Swellendam weir near end. Take-out at Die Stroom, upstream of Bontebok National Park. Below Bontebok: 40km scenic stretch, class 1-2 with long flats. K1s 5-6 hrs; relaxed two-day for others. Portage small waterfall shortly after put-in in K1s. Most access points (incl. take-out) on private land - request permission.

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