If you haven’t heard the good news, the City of Calgary lifted the ban on floating down the Bow River! The official ban was lifted on July 16.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean rafting as usual. You should keep your eyes peeled for the following:
- Changes in stability to the riverbanks
- Debris in the water either on or just below the surface
- Water current speeds and temperatures
- Water hazards like bridge abutments, trees and other large debris
Some tips for staying safe:
- All river passengers should be wearing a life jacket or personal floatation devices (PFDs) on the water
- All river users should be prepared for a variety of conditions
- All river vessels should have a sounding device such as a whistle, a buoyant heaving line (throw-bag) no less than 15 metres long and a bailer
- Being impaired while on the water is never tolerated, nor is the transport or consumption of alcohol
- Recreational river users should exit the river in advance of Harvie Passage and re-enter the river downstream of the rapids
More information is available in the City of Calgary’s River Safety blog post.
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