Breezy Canal Introduction
The Wind River is an international-level competition waterway, currently managed and maintained by the New Taipei City Government Coastal Management Office. It has a total length of 1,200 meters, a width of 140 meters, and a depth of 3 meters. It is divided into 8 waterways, with the boat lane being 13.5 meters wide, in compliance with international standards, allowing for international rowing competitions and kayak flatwater racing. Besides providing facilities for athletes and students, parts of the calm water areas are also open to the general public for activities such as windsurfing, paddle surfing, and kayaking. 1. The range of water activities at Wind River: The total length of Wind River is 1,250 meters, with a width of 140 meters and a depth of 3.5 meters. The activity categories for water use are divided into two main types: the first category includes recreational activities for public experience (such as kayaking, paddle surfing, and waterskiing); the second category consists of competitive activities for athlete training (such as sprint kayaking, Western-style rowing, and dragon boat racing). The range for recreational activities is: kayaking experience area from -100 to 0 meters, paddle surfing experience area from 0 to 500 meters, and waterskiing experience area from 500 meters to 1,000 meters. The competitive activities range is from 0 meters to 1,000 meters. 2. Activity usage time at Wind River: The activity usage time is divided into summer hours (April to October) and winter hours (November to March). During summer hours, competitive training time for athletes is from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM and from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, while leisure activities are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; in winter hours, competitive training time is from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, while leisure activities are from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. 3. Related services and regulations for water activities at Wind River: Under the Changlu Bridge, there is a water activity center that manages water usage, assists with public insurance and equipment rentals, and provides restrooms and changing rooms for the public and athletes. Before participating in water activities at Wind River, the public must go to the water activity center to arrange for insurance and wear life jackets before entering the water, and must comply with the regulations regarding the usage range and times. Long-term training units must apply to the New Taipei City Government Coastal Management Office for usage, and on-site supervision by a coach is required for water training. (Source: New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Website)
