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CdB Whitewater Paddling Club Discussions => Paddling => Topic started by: Peter L. on May 17, 2015, 12:03:41 PM

Title: Champlain/Bate Island (Mon May 17)
Post by: Peter L. on May 17, 2015, 12:03:41 PM

The water level at Britannia (http://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/report_e.html?type=realTime&stn=02KF005) seems to have gone back up and leveled out a smidgen below 59 (58.95), and I saw surfers there yesterday, so am going out for a first paddle / post-winter equipment (and roll) check... and also to try my 'new' kayak/bike trailer.

Anyone else interested or already going to be there?  I'm thinking early or mid-afternoon, but am flexible!
=Peter

Title: Re: Champlain/Bate Island (Mon May 17)
Post by: AdamN on May 18, 2015, 06:46:50 AM

I took a look Saturday afternoon. There was a wave but not much of an eddy.  One kayaker showed up but I did not stay to see how she did.
Has the level gone up since Saturday?

Adam

Title: Re: Champlain/Bate Island (Mon May 17)
Post by: Stefan Wesche on May 19, 2015, 01:03:48 PM

There were a bunch of people enjoying the wave on Sunday (myself included). The eddy was not amazing, but the wave was fun and complex - very surfable. However, the water level has started to go down since Sunday :/

Stefan

Title: Re: Champlain/Bate Island (Mon May 17)
Post by: ChristianG on May 19, 2015, 04:36:38 PM

A little teasing blip? Nice that some were able to take advantage of it.

For more information about river levels, there is this useful resource:

http://ottawariver.ca/river-levels-flows.php

They have a 3-day forecast.

--C.

Title: Re: Champlain/Bate Island (Mon May 17)
Post by: Stefan Wesche on May 20, 2015, 06:51:14 AM

Good link, thanks!

Stefan