Is it a bad idea? Rowing wise i have 2 years experience now on mostly coastal rivers other than a few floats on the lower yuba and american rivers, so not Very much, my main concern isnt fast water or obstacles so much as being intimidated by how wide the river is. My brother wants to do a multi day float from redding to red bluff...hed be in a kayak. I told him it sounds dangerous being in such small boats but after reading online it sounds like some people even canoe it...any input is appreciated, i am not familiar with the lower sac other than driving by it a lot. Thanks