BRIDGETOWN, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

 



Canoeing - 8.5km Course


 

Map
Jayes Bridge

Map
Full Canoe Course

Tour the Canoe Course:

The canoe course is from the run finish to just past Jayes Bridge.

River conditions may vary significantly with water levels, please check conditions on the day and attend race brief. Watch this space for advice on Blackwood River water levels for the 2007 course.

Please note that Terry Road Crossing has been modified and is now constructed with concrete box culverts.

This crossing must be ported by all canoeists.

Please select your route with care. Leave the river well before the crossing as the currents may be strong. Select the area to re-enter with care, the lower side of the crossing is very rough.

 

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Looking from river bank at canoe start down Blackwood River.
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Take care going down the bank to the river. It is steep with roots and rocks.
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River narrows. Running water some rocks and trees.
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River splits. Running water some rocks and trees.
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River splits. Running water some rocks and trees.
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River splits. Running water some rocks and trees.
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River narrows.
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River narrows before Terry Rd Crossing.
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Terry Rd crossing. Must be ported. Dangerous currents may exist depending on water level. See other photos and notes below.
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Downstream side of Terry Rd Crossing, not far from Jayes Bridge.
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Jayes Bridge, finish line is 100m past bridge at bunting.

 

The following photos are taken of Terry Road crossing in high water conditions:

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 17 May 2008