Rapid 17

Rapid 17 is the second rapid within the South Seas core, sitting immediately above Button Hole (Rapid 18). At high water it is part of the continuous South Seas wave train. Middle of the South Seas core. Limited downstream recovery before Button Hole (Rapid 18); positioning matters for parties setting up the Button Hole line.

Difficulty

Read-and-run Class III+ at moderate flows.

How it changes with flow

Low water: Distinct wave-train drop.

Medium: Part of stepped pool-drop sequence through South Seas.

High water: Part of continuous South Seas wave train feeding into Button Hole.

Scouting

Not typically scouted individually.