angelamc Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Yesterday, Thursday May 11, right at Policemans launch, or slightly down, black and white clacka. If anyone floating or walking police down could keep an eye out and text or call 514-967-6345 if you spot it that would be greatly appreciated. Quote
ÜberFly Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 You've had some unfortunate occurrences lately, eh?! First a flipped jet boat and now flipped drift boat, all in the span of a few weeks!! I hope everyone is alright?! Quote
angelamc Posted May 12, 2017 Author Posted May 12, 2017 I haven't had any occurrences. Just friends and friends of friends who contact me asking for assistance (like posting online) when they have an incident. 1 Quote
angelamc Posted May 12, 2017 Author Posted May 12, 2017 Everyone is ok from what I'm told, they are just hoping someone spots the boat at this point and they will go from there. Quote
bcubed Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 People. If you're unsure of your ability to get into Policemens safely, kick the rest of your group out at the top and make them walk down. A boat with just a rower in it is a joke to maneuver.. we're still at a relatively low level, it's just going to get bigger.. if you're really unsure, don't float into police! Hopefully they get their boat back, will be curious to see how a clacka does in comparison to an aluminum. 7 Quote
TheMuddler Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 The boat was taking a real beating, seen it crashing by downstream pass the red house. Quote
troutlover Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 If you have never been in the situation it would blow your mind how quickly a sideways boat hung up on the bottom will flip. Please if you are new to rowing and remember one thing it is this. Keep the nose of the boat pointing down stream. A sideways boat will cause problems. Glad everyone is okay. 5 Quote
eagleflyfisher Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 Between a myself and a cpl other boats found a bit of their stuff. No sign of boat, pretty tough with high water and low vis. Hard to say how the fibreglass boat will hold up. I remember one at Mac some time ago that was pretty much torn to shreds over a 24hr period. Guess it depends on where and what it gets stuck againest. higher water conditions only makes policemans flats boat launch tougher. Quote
Vitalshok Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 FYI somebody found one of the oars on Alberta outdoorsman if you wanna look into it. 1 Quote
Dangus Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 Guess they're just going to wait for someone to die before pulling those two boulders out. Is that displaced rip rap? If so, that could be a lawsuit waiting to happen. Quote
bowriverboys Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 Guess they're just going to wait for someone to die before pulling those two boulders out. Is that displaced rip rap? If so, that could be a lawsuit waiting to happen. Honestly the government seriously needs to do something about those.....it wouldn't take much to make that launch 1000 times safer. How do we reach out? Quote
fishteck Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 I have not taken out at Policeman's since the 2013 flood for the exact reason for what has happened. AEP has short term improvements planned for Policeman's as a part of their Bow River Access Plan that is being prepared for release for comment shortly. The longer term goal is for a new boat ramp either downstream or across the river. A part of Bow River Trout's engagement with AEP, we made a proposal for a new river access at the site just downstream of the current access, in the same general area of the original boat ramp. Removing some of the big rocks was also discussed. I'll speak to AEP on Monday to get and update on BRAP.. 1 Quote
bowriverboys Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 I have not taken out at Policeman's since the 2013 flood for the exact reason for what has happened. AEP has short term improvements planned for Policeman's as a part of their Bow River Access Plan that is being prepared for release for comment shortly. The longer term goal is for a new boat ramp either downstream or across the river. A part of Bow River Trout's engagement with AEP, we made a proposal for a new river access at the site just downstream of the current access, in the same general area of the original boat ramp. Removing some of the big rocks was also discussed. I'll speak to AEP on Monday to get and update on BRAP.. Thanks for your help!! Honestly it's not that bad....if those big rocks were removed the risk of accidents would be dramatically decreased. Appreciate your work! Quote
bcubed Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 Really, if someone put up signs and indicated the downstream spot so people would stop parking there, would solve a lot. I used that to launch for the last two years, and its way easier to get in and out of.. people just keeping parking in the way as it's become the defacto parking lot Quote
bowriverboys Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 Really, if someone put up signs and indicated the downstream spot so people would stop parking there, would solve a lot. I used that to launch for the last two years, and its way easier to get in and out of.. people just keeping parking in the way as it's become the defacto parking lot Theres another spot to take in/out??? Is it about 200 yards down stream down that little path/road to the east of the parking lot? 2 Quote
bcubed Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 100 feet downstream of the riprap back eddy, exact same spot as the pre-pre-2013 launch (not the terrible 90 degree spot). Clearing in the trees, perfect launch. Unfortunately most people are parking in front of it. Last year it looked like someone was trying to flag it off to stop people parking and no one listened Dropped pin near Foothills No. 31, AB https://goo.gl/maps/jBkzFEbzuUo That road is private Quote
bowriverboys Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 Any update on the boat? I am also curious if they have had any luck with the boat...it would be a miracle if it was in decent condition. Quote
Swede Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 The boat was taking a real beating, seen it crashing by downstream pass the red house. What color was the boat by chance. A friend of a friend of mine just bought a clacka this year. Cant seem to get any info just hoping it wasn't his boat been a first year drifter and all. Quote
bowriverboys Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 I believe someone said it was a black and white clacka.... Quote
fishteck Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 I believe the drift boat will end up down by the Red House - river left. Hung up on the rocks close to the shore. Anyone else care to guess? I spoke to AEP this morning. Their Bow River Access Plan is due to be released to the public for comment on June 01, 2017. Hopefully there will be some early repairs and improvement given to Policeman's Flats. Quote
hydroman Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 We floated by that area on Saturday and did not see any signs of a drift boat. Mind you the visibility was only 6 to 12 inches. Quote
Swede Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 I believe someone said it was a black and white clacka.... Thank you sir not sure how i missed that. Quote
fishinglibin Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 Any further news? Has the boat been spotted? Quote
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