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Offline Andrewdotcom

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Re: Rideau River
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2013, 04:06:32 PM »
OK, good input from all.

Well, if there is anyone interested in doing some laps one day after work/school hours on the Rideau I'd usually be able to make it over to the river not too long after 4:30.

If not, Champlain is not a bad distance from the office either and I hope to make it out some Thursdays (or other days) for sure. 

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Offline Bill Schlarb

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Re: Rideau River
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2013, 03:21:41 PM »
Quote from: lafreniere.luc on April 08, 2013, 12:39:53 PM
Yeah, I participated in the race and although it was bigger than I expected (the waves were almost as big as what you would see on Lower No Name), I would also rather play at Champlain assuming that it's in. But if you want to go down a train of large waves (when water level is high enough), then it's an option.

It took me 5 min 36 sec from start to end of the race. So it's short... or I'm incredibly fast.... I'll let you choose.

Since Luc ran it a creeker (fast boat), your speed/mileage may vary...
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Offline Martink

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Re: Rideau River
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2013, 02:52:12 PM »
Andrew I would say it is worth it, at a high level like when we ran the the race( as Luc said), its is a little short but thats why u do laps, big fun wave trains and a good way to get into shape for spring.
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Re: Rideau River
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2013, 01:07:27 PM »
Quote from: lafreniere.luc on April 08, 2013, 12:39:53 PM
I'm incredibly fast....well thats what she said...

Here.. fixed it.  8) ;D ;)
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Re: Rideau River
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2013, 12:39:53 PM »
Yeah, I participated in the race and although it was bigger than I expected (the waves were almost as big as what you would see on Lower No Name), I would also rather play at Champlain assuming that it's in. But if you want to go down a train of large waves (when water level is high enough), then it's an option.

It took me 5 min 36 sec from start to end of the race. So it's short... or I'm incredibly fast.... I'll let you choose.
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Offline Andrewdotcom

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Re: Rideau River
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2013, 12:14:44 PM »
Thanks, knew it was pretty short. I drive right by it on my way home so thought I'd post and see what the feedback was.
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Re: Rideau River
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2013, 11:45:23 AM »
Short and pointless if you ask me..Id actually rather run laps at Champlain....But to e honest..Id rather drive 30 minutes and run the Petite Nation or go to Blakeney Rapids... 
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Offline Andrewdotcom

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Rideau River
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2013, 11:16:37 AM »
The section that was the CUKC race, what's it like, would it be a good spot for a lap or two after work one day if shuttle could be set up?
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