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River surfing is a lot like ocean surfing, however the wave, the river and the currents make it a whole different sport. River surfing takes a lot of patience, practice and perseverance. Getting into river surfing is not that difficult provided that you can swim and are not afraid of swimming in fast moving water. Here is where I will let you guys in on a few secrets of river surfing.
Water Levels!
Here is the quick link to get to the water level chart for Habitat. See below for the descriptions of the spots.
The wave is easy for beginners at the upper 7000's. The lower it is the more difficult it is to catch the wave but the wave is better for surfing. The optimal flow would be somewhere around 7400, although it depends on your ability.
http://www.cehq.gouv.qc.ca/suivihydro/graphique.asp?NoStation=001003
Equipment:
Surfboard. If you have one that’s awesome. What kind of board do you need? Something that is UNDER 6'8", too long wont work. A good board for the river if you are a beginner is one that is nice and wide, has a good nose volume, and is about 6'4" or 6'6". If you want to go shorter go for it but remember that the shorter it is, it will not float as much and will be harder to paddle. The width is important in the river because you need the stability. A performance short board will work good but wont be easy to learn on. A nice fish is forgiving and will be easier to learn on. If you dont have a board, you can rent one. The rentals are provided around Montreal in various shops however the best deal is Mountain Equipment Co-op. 10$ will rent you a board for about 24 hours. The only drawback is that it isn’t close to the surf spots. Other places to rent gear are: La Cordee, Surf 66, Axis boardshop, and 2Imagine.net. 2imagine.net is close to the wave and offers some pretty good rentals, about 30$ for the day for the board, helmet, and lifevest.
Booties. The booties can be either scuba booties, or simply the water shoes that you can find at any low cost/big box department store for under 10$. Surfing booties are a good option however you can also wear water shoes that sell at MEC for 18$. I've had them for 2 yars and they still look new, they small but are also surprisingly warm and I was able to start surfing at the end of April without and discomfort. The bottom of the river is not exactly foot friendly and the walk back up the riverbank to the wave is tough on the feet.
********Many people dont bring booties on their first time and really regret it. Get booties.*********************
Wet suit. The water around Montreal can range between tropical and Arctic. Dress accordingly. What thickness do you need? Depends on your body and if you usually feel the cold. A 4/3 is enough for most people when combined with gloves and booties to surf once the ice melts. A 3/2 wetsuit is not enough for the chilly wind and cold water. If you are going to buy a wetsuit buy a 4/3. This suit will get you through the cooler surfing season here and it will be perfect for those winter trips to North Carolina, and spring/ early summer surfing out east. You will not regret it. Once it is too hot for a 4/3 you can go in board shorts. Thats right, in the summer we only wear shorts. The water is actually hot!
Surf Spots:
LaSalle. To get used to your board and balancing on the board, to practice paddling, to learn to use a towrope, and get a good feel for your board go to the Lachine rapids. Not the big raging ones! There is a wave that forms close to the riverbank, there’s lots of accessible parking, and it is not crowded. The wave is about ten feet from the bike path for the park. The park is on LaSalle Blvd. Just east of Raymond Street.
Habitat 67. This is where the big surfing wave is. This site is located just west of the small bridge for the casino. You can’t mistake Habitat 67 for anything else. It looks like cement building blocks stacked up in a strange way to form an apartment building. The wave is right behind Habitat 67. You can sometimes park beside Habitat 67 on the small street just east of the tennis court. Otherwise it’s a little walk from the casino shuttle bus parking lots. Do yourself a favour and ask the attendant before you park there. As for finding the wave, you can’t miss it. You will figure it out on your own very easily.
Here is the current water flow level. The wave is easy for beginners at the upper 7000's. The lower it is the more difficult it is to catch the wave but the wave is better for surfing. The optimal flow would be somewhere around 7400, although it depends on your ability.
http://www.cehq.gouv.qc.ca/suivihydro/graphique.asp?NoStation=001003
Chambly. Works best in the spring. The wave is a bit after the dam. Here is the water level chart.
http://www.cehq.gouv.qc.ca/suivihydro/graphique.asp?NoStation=030401
How good do I have to swim? This is the most re-occuring question that people ask. The answer is... very well! Sure you have your board, but you have to be realistic. People lose their boards. You can't trust your life to a piece of string and velcro. Habitat is a long paddle. Make sure that you know you can swim the distance without a board should you have to. If you have any doubt go practice swimming or talk to Mike or Chris for a lesson. They have many years of teaching expirience.