Making Waves
Posted on 10. May, 2009 by Chip Richards in Whitewater, Whitewater Parks
Creating A Wave Feature On The Colorado River.
On Tuesday December 4, 2007, instead of shovels, local government leaders plunged kayak paddles into the earth to celebrate a project about seven years in the making: a whitewater park. The Glenwood Springs City Council awarded an $888,838 contract in November for construction of a ‘park and play’ whitewater feature in the Colorado River. A number of other groups and businesses also donated funds for the project.
Before Construction. Flat, Featureless Water.
After Installation.
Watch skilled kayakers and a surfer, yes, surfer, enjoy a glorious urban river experience. This video was made at the Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park.
Only the wave near the bridge is artificial. (1:28 – 3:06 features ‘real,’ water.)
Now check out the Construction Video. See how this magnificent artificial wave was installed on the Colorado River. Visit http://gallery.mac.com/joemollica#100000
From Flat to Phat. Kayaker Paddling The New Wave.
And It's Urban
For a ‘boat load’ of photographs, and a live web cam, go to http://www.glenwoodwhitewaterevents.com/about-freestyle-kayaking#photos
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