Breezy Canal Introduction
The Breezy Canal is an international-level competition-specific waterway currently managed and maintained by the New Taipei City Government's Coastal Engineering Management Office. The canal is 1,200 meters long, 140 meters wide, and 3 meters deep, divided into eight lanes with a boat lane width of 13.5 meters, meeting international standards suitable for hosting international rowing competitions and flat-water kayaking events. In addition to being available for athletes and students, some still water areas are open for the general public to engage in activities such as sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, and kayaking. 1. The water activity scope of Breezy Canal: The canal is 1,250 meters long, 140 meters wide, and 3.5 meters deep, with activities occupying the water being divided into two main categories: the first category is for recreational activities for the public (such as kayaking, windsurfing, and water skiing); the second category is for competitive training activities (such as racing kayaks, Western-style rowing, and dragon boat racing). The recreational area includes the kayaking experience zone from -100 to 0 meters, windsurfing experience zone from 0 to 500 meters, and water skiing experience zone from 500 meters to 1,000 meters. The competitive area is from 0 to 1,000 meters. 2. Breezy Canal activity usage time: The activity usage time is divided into daylight saving time (April to October) and standard time (November to March). During daylight saving time, the training time for competitive athletes is from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM and from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM; recreational usage time is from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. During standard time, competitive training time is from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM; recreational usage time is from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. 3. Related services and regulations for water activities at Breezy Canal: A water activity center is located under the Chenglu Bridge, managing water usage, assisting with public insurance, and equipment rental, with restrooms and changing rooms available for public and athlete use. Before engaging in water activities at Breezy Canal, the public must handle insurance at the water activity center and wear life jackets before entering the water and must adhere to the specified usage areas and time regulations. Long-term training units must apply to the New Taipei City Government's Coastal Engineering Management Office for usage and must have a coach supervising on-site for training in the water. (Source: New Taipei City Tourism Network)
