paul Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I know you can launch at Rennie Park and at Green Ribbon but don't want to mess up the rowers or folks bank fishing at G.R. ...... any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I know you can launch at Rennie Park and at Green Ribbon but don't want to mess up the rowers or folks bank fishing at G.R. ...... any ideas? henley island right past the bridge on your right thats where iv launched canoe before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Andrews Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I launch at green ribbon and go upstream as far as I can. Really nice back there. The anglers don't mind; it only takes you a few seconds to pass. Besides I have seen many canoes in there. The rowers stay in the middle so I just give them right of way and I stay in the shade that way. Last time I went I paddled to Tim Hortans and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvevolution Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 just watch out for the Coyote's up the south end of the Green Ribbon. they are the big hybrids and they swim like you wouldn't believe. they are hungry most of the time and extremely brazen. how do I know this....................my buddy owns the driving range up there and we fish back there off the end of the range. there's some big fish back there, but there's a Coyote problem and we always take some weaponry down there with us. LOL. be careful if you are going back there, because there are also pups around there right now. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskicker09 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 the rowers dont stay in the middle at all i got rammed by one after trying my hardest to get out his way and yelling at him to watch out he still hit me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 well geez maby if they would face forward! thats not too safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskicker09 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 i was right within 15 feet of the shore landing a fish and i noticed him coming right towards me and he was not paying attention at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxco Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 henley island right past the bridge on your right thats where iv launched canoe before Ya Thats where I launch my canoe, its easy and out of the way enough. All you have to do is be respectful of the rowers, most of them are good and don't get too close except for when they aren't paying attention like in Robs case. I'd say at least 1/2 the coach boats even slow down so they don't make too much of a wake as they go by you, some don't care though and go at it...but you will find that pretty much anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TC1OZ Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 Just as many idiots on the sidewalk! Just get out there an have fun! Everyone has the "right" to be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 ok. as a parent of rowers who is very familiar with the whole physics of the sport, i have to jump in here. those boats move FAST and the rowers are facing backward which is why the course is so wide. a simple observation will show that the boats themselves are not terribly maneuverable, which again is why the course is so wide. after putting out the kind of exersion in a typical workout 'piece' there is a good reason he 'was not paying attention' - he was TIRED and so pulled to the side of the course to recover, which is why the course is designed as it is. since the front of the pond is clearly a rowing training facility, has been for many, many years, and one that bring gobs of money into the city every year (a bunch of it mine), i would consider the only courteous (and legal) action is for the more maneuverable craft-like kayak or canoe-to be ceding the right-of-way, particularily if you don't want to be the reason they kick recreational anglers off the pond altogether. just respect the limitations of their crafts and sport and they will respect yours. if that is not reason enough understand that, in the event of a collision, those pointy boats can and have caused havoc and you would come out on the bad end of it. so, if cooperation and mutual respect are not reason enough for you, how about self-preservation. p.s. the single shells cost 10 grand and the eights run $30,000. another reason to get out of the way- nobody wants to have to cover damages on one of those babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishkid Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 p.s. the single shells cost 10 grand and the eights run $30,000. another reason to get out of the way- nobody wants to have to cover damages on one of those babies. I think I'm in the wrong business. You make your point well, but everyone on here has their reasons for taking the side that they do. Including you. Noone should have any reason to feel unwanted on public water. Your boats may cost 30 large, but I built mine myself and most guys on here shell out a fair amount of dough for theirs too. I don't want to get t-boned any more than they do. With all due respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Martindale Pond is an artificial body of water flooded for the old seaway and maintained at a certain depth and level for the rowing course. It won't take much to get all public access points posted as no boating. It would fly through city council with almost no resistance. If you launch from the island you launch from club property. Abuse the privilege and everybody gets screwed. Eveybody has this bad concept that "it's a free country and I can do what I want". Guess what it is not a free country. Fishing and boating are not rights. They are privileges. Abuse them and risk losing them. Simple reality of Canadian law. The CROWN owns the fish and the water. The CROWN decides who may or may not have the use of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 My sentiments exactly Bruce ........As more & more water craft of all sorts enter the pond , accidents & problems will happen . I'd hate to see them shut it down for canoes & yaks who just want to quietly fish in the back bays or just want to enjoy the nature part of it , but as was stated , rowing is big business & they will not put up with problems from boaters . Perhaps they will ban outboards & electric motors (paddles only) ,except for the escort boats for rower training etc . We have lost a good amount of shore fishing space also due to ropes & wires for hanging lane signs for rowers . Lets hope they keep it open for fishing & canoe/yak enthusiasts ........and of course , ice fishing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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