Southbend Ind. "Eastrace Waterpark" info?

[ghetto johnny]

i'm heading up to check out eastrace waterpark this weekend in Sothbend Ind.
has anyone been and or is planning on going?
what's it like?
what about other attractions?
let me know
john C

[David Good]

It's like paddling in a ditch...(bring an old paddle the concrete is very rough)

No, it's not really all that bad. The is one real fast wave hole, one decent rodeo hole and another good wave. If you're into playing a lot it's not bad. If you're wanting to get up there and practice river running skills it's not the best. It's only (maybe) 3/4 mile long then a carry back up. If you play for an hour before you wash down then the carry back up is worth it...


I would be there this weekend, if I wasn't going to the Occoee. (That reminds me, there can be a lot of ducky/raft traffic even more than the occoee and the eddies are small, boily and crowded.)

Take It Easy,

David

[ghetto johnny]

David,
thanks for the info
i'll be in my cufly,working on my play anyways
any info on other activities?
we're staying the night and doing it sunday also
thanks again
john c.

[Kelly-Rand]

For other activiities there are some nice nite spots / restaurants right there in the middle of town. O ther than that there is Lake Michigan 30 miles away. Indiana Dunes State Park is worth a visit. Do you like to watch corn grow?

I lived in Mich City for 15 years.

till next
Jim

[Alden]

I'd say what he said - it's not a bad place, a few good spots, one rodeo hole you'll want to spend time in, easy access, probably warm water. If you are considering running the dam on the opposing channel (a nice long sloping dam) be quick - it's illegal. Bunch of slalom boaters brought the police to the shore this spring.
Alden

With a single paddle in hand
I will join a band
Because my paddle, thus far
Looks like a guitar

[David Good]

There is a person who take photos at the "V-Wave" and I found a couple of shots of you. They're not the best pics, but here you go just the same:

http://itsphotos.com/itsphotos_003.htm


Take it easy,

David

[ghetto johnny]

David,
thanks for the link
there's actually only 2 of me
there's a few more of other people in my boat(Robson Cufly)
everyone wanted to try it out
even a kayaker with a double blade
we're going to try to get a group back there before the close for the season
thanks again
john

[David Good]

Hey, maybe we should try to get an armada setup for up there. It's a great place to try different boats, not to difficult and lots of play.

Take It Easy,

David