Weather and water conditions must always be considered as the minimum numbers are set for moderate conditions of temperature and wind and usual freshet river speed. Fast and high water also require you to consider the weight of the crew - overloading for the conditions may result in the canoe taking on water and swamping. It is the responsibility of the Steersperson to ensure that the crew always complies with the minimum and maximum loads on the canoe during high/swift water practices. The minimum number of paddlers in a voyageur during freshet is 8. The steersperson must be experienced in freshet conditions. At least 4 paddlers must be experienced in freshet conditions. Basic Freshet Rules: Do not turn canoes between the orange buoy and the bridge. All canoes must leave from the north side of the docks. Always leave and approach docks heading upstream into the current. Work with the current to carefully and slowly approach the dock. To return to the Canoe Dock heading downstream, first pass under the north end of the bridge, turn downstream of the bridge, then head upstream passing under the south end of bridge to return to the dock. Winter Paddling FLCC recommends that no paddlers venture out on the water when the temperatures are between 0 and -4 degrees Celsius (including wind-chill). Paddlers are not allowed on the water in FLCC canoes in temperatures below -4 degrees Celsius (including wind-chill) It is the responsibility of each and every paddler to decide for themselves whether they, and their intended crew-mates, are sufficiently skilled and equipped to cope with the current and potential weather and river conditions. If you are going out in cold weather BE PREPARED. Be cautious as docks and ramps may be very slippery. How Cold is Cold? Always wear protective clothing when:
Weather and water conditions must always be considered as the minimum numbers are set for moderate conditions of temperature and wind and usual freshet river speed. Fast and high water also require you to consider the weight of the crew - overloading for the conditions may result in the canoe taking on water and swamping. It is the responsibility of the Steersperson to ensure that the crew always complies with the minimum and maximum loads on the canoe during high/swift water practices. The minimum number of paddlers in a voyageur during freshet is 8. The steersperson must be experienced in freshet conditions. At least 4 paddlers must be experienced in freshet conditions. Basic Freshet Rules: Do not turn canoes between the orange buoy and the bridge. All canoes must leave from the north side of the docks. Always leave and approach docks heading upstream into the current. Work with the current to carefully and slowly approach the dock. To return to the Canoe Dock heading downstream, first pass under the north end of the bridge, turn downstream of the bridge, then head upstream passing under the south end of bridge to return to the dock. Winter Paddling FLCC recommends that no paddlers venture out on the water when the temperatures are between 0 and -4 degrees Celsius (including wind-chill). Paddlers are not allowed on the water in FLCC canoes in temperatures below -4 degrees Celsius (including wind-chill) It is the responsibility of each and every paddler to decide for themselves whether they, and their intended crew-mates, are sufficiently skilled and equipped to cope with the current and potential weather and river conditions. If you are going out in cold weather BE PREPARED. Be cautious as docks and ramps may be very slippery. How Cold is Cold? Always wear protective clothing when: