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CdB Whitewater Paddling Club Discussions => Paddling => Topic started by: DaveH on April 20, 2017, 02:46:43 PM

Title: Champlain Bridge Cautionary Note
Post by: DaveH on April 20, 2017, 02:46:43 PM

So I dropped by CB at lunch today just to see how things look at 59.90m. While there one of the surfers came ashore sans board as his leash had broke. That board traveled downstream very fast. I ended up driving downstream and watched the board go into a boom that has been positioned a little above the POW Bridge (the old railroad one).

Anyhow, kayakers etc. should keep these speeds in mind if they are heading to Champlain as there is not nearly as much time do any rescues there as there normally is. Or at least be sure to write your name and number on your boat/paddle/pfd before heading out.

Title: Re: Champlain Bridge Cautionary Note
Post by: Stephen Depooter on April 20, 2017, 04:15:06 PM

Anyone going to be there tonight?

Title: Re: Champlain Bridge Cautionary Note
Post by: Stephen Depooter on April 21, 2017, 09:22:15 PM

So yesterday Larry and I were there for about an hour.  Only about 2 people in line at a time.  When I got there there were a few SUPers and river boarders surfing.

High levels mean the wave is further out from the wall, acres of room in the eddy now, and the wave is much shallower.  Surfed well in the 4-fun, where the hell was everyone else? 

I hope to see a few of you out Sunday afternoon, with stories from the Achigan!

Title: Re: Champlain Bridge Cautionary Note
Post by: SMurF on April 25, 2017, 06:21:56 PM

If your boat or board gets away from you...
-Let police know ASAP so they don't begin a search when someone calls 911.