Breezy Canal Introduction
Breeze Canal is an international competition-specific waterway, currently managed and maintained by the New Taipei City Government's High-Embankment Engineering Management Office. It spans 1,200 meters in length, 140 meters in width, and reaches a depth of 3 meters, divided into 8 waterways with a 13.5-meter wide lane, compliant with international standards, suitable for hosting international rowing competitions and flatwater kayaking. In addition to serving athletes and students, some still water areas are also open to the public for windsurfing, windsurf boarding, paddleboarding, and kayaking. 1. Scope of water activities at Breeze Canal: The Breeze Canal extends 1,250 meters in length, 140 meters in width, and 3.5 meters in depth. The activities available in this area are divided into two main categories: the first category for public experience and leisure activities (kayaking, windsurfing, water skiing); the second category for competitive training activities (sprint kayaking, Western rowing, dragon boat racing). The leisure usage range is as follows: the kayaking experience area is from -100 to 0 meters, the windsurfing experience area is from 0 to 500 meters, and the water skiing experience area is from 500 meters to 1,000 meters. The competitive usage range is from 0 to 1,000 meters. 2. Activity usage times at Breeze Canal: The usage times are 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 PM, and leisure usage time is from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; during Standard Time, the training time for competitive athletes is from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and from 3:30 PM to 6 PM, and leisure usage time is from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. 3. Related services and regulations for water activities at Breeze Canal: Under Chenglu Bridge, there is a water activity center that manages water usage, assists in providing public insurance and equipment loan services, and offers restrooms and changing rooms for the public and athletes. Before participating in water activities at Breeze Canal, individuals must visit the water activity center to obtain insurance and wear life jackets before entering the water, and adhere to the regulations regarding usage areas and times. Long-term training units must apply to the New Taipei City Government’s High-Embankment Engineering Management Office for usage and must have a coach supervising on-site before training in the water. (Source: New Taipei City Tourism Website)
