Message to Lake Banook Paddlers and Rowers:
Each year the ADCKC does what’s believed to be the best at ensuring the safety and effective development of all athletes training on Lake Banook; paddlers and rowers.
We recommend the most reasonable and mutually beneficial flow pattern to make sure that all athletes on Lake Banook have an opportunity to train hard and remain safe while doing so.
Based on the training and safety needs of all athletes on lake Banook, we’ve devised this recommended flow pattern:
RED SPACE:
The red space indicates the area where only paddlers are recommended to train. It includes lanes 9-5 in addition to the space on the Creighton Avenue side of the lake.
BLUE SPACE:
The blue space indicates the area where only rowers are recommended to train. It includes lanes 4-1 in addition to lane 0 which is another ‘imaginary’ 18 metre wide lane on the outside of the course on the Prince Albert side of Lake Banook.
YELLOW SPACE:
The yellow space indicates the area where no athletes are recommended to train. It includes the last 100 metres of lanes 4-0 and before the start line on the bridge side of Lake Banook. Considering rowers need additional time to slow down their boats it’s recommended that rowers begin to slow down 100 metres before the finish line.
There are many young and inexperienced athletes training in the space after the finish line between Senobe, Banook, and Mic Mac that don’t have the balance or maneuverability to avoid a collision.
Additionally, the space from before the start line, underneath the bridge, and leading into Lake Mic Mac is also a recommended no training zone. The tight spaces and sharp turns create a difficult space for training. Because this geography is complex it’s recommended that this space remains a no training zone.
ADCKC knows that all water sport athletes want to train effectively and safely. We hope that this flow pattern gives athletes some clarity and understanding about the needs of all Lake Banook athletes.
Any questions or concerns regarding the ADCKC’s recommended flow pattern can be directed to Executive Director, Robin Thomson, at robin@adckc.ca.
