Weirs, SUPs and Safety

   In the 80s I did some white water canoeing, these sort of weirs came up in basic training. 

We were told that the only way out was to dive to the bottom and then you might get washed out. 

This is a risky strategy given the number of old cars, bike frames, shopping trolleys etc, but better than dieing in the back wash. 

Fortunately never had to try it as we avoided this sort of Weir.

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Riv Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Nov 13 Location: South Devon Online Status: Offline Posts: 352	Post Options Post Reply Quote Riv Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 23 at 8:57am
	In the 80s I did some white water canoeing, these sort of weirs came up in basic training. We were told that the only way out was to dive to the bottom and then you might get washed out. This is a risky strategy given the number of old cars, bike frames, shopping trolleys etc, but better than dieing in the back wash. Fortunately never had to try it as we avoided this sort of Weir.
	Mistral Div II prototype board, Original Windsurfer, Hornet built'74.

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3384	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 23 at 10:41am
	Just heard a public service announcement on the radio, asking Supers to take their phone with them, advised waterproof holders are available.
	Robert