The "Nude" Beach

[SkyRider]

and there is a significant loss of beach in some areas. The south section is fenced off from the southernmost c-o beach entrance because there's basically no beach left.

At the north end, there's still a big "pond" near the clothed/c-o border. It's set back a ways from the water's edge, but it's still lost beach.

In between, there's noticeably less beach than in previous years, thanks to the nigh water levels.

Man, this sucks. I thought last year was bad but 2017 is a disaster.

Question: Is there a discount for buying tickets online?

 

[wigglee]

It has been eroding for decades.

There is an offshore breakwater planned to be constructed next year.

Where have you guys been? Remember the water levels were 4 feet higher than normal a couple months ago? Well, they are still about 2 feet higher than usual, so that is probably the main cause of reduced beach area.

 

[SchlongConery]

Where have you guys been? Remember the water levels were 4 feet higher than normal a couple months ago? Well, they are still about 2 feet higher than usual, so that is probably the main cause of reduced beach area.

Ahem....I posted that a year ago, on 07-05-2016, 06:07 AM

 

[Terminator2000]

For eye candy, ya gotta go to Woodbine Beach on weekends, not a nude beach. but I've seen topless women sunbathing.

like they show their breasts in public?

 

[oldjones]

Are there rules of the lake you have to follow in your kayak? Or, can you go anywhere, anytime and taking any route?

Yes, Google 'Rules of the Road at Sea' and take yer pick. Although these are Canadian waters and our laws apply, the Seaway brings international shipping into Toronto Harbour (where the Rules of the Port Authority add another layer. They actually license Inner Harbour operators). TPS Marine unit's patrols, but what they really worry about is your safety equipment and lifejackets

As far as where you can and can't go, there's pretty much no one out there to say you 'nay', but TPS and their lifeguards will get bossy if you intrude into swimming areas, and you should remember the rule about the green and red buoys that mark the designated lanes for large vessels (the "Red Right Returning Rule" meaning the inbound ships will keep the red buoys on their right, t'other side going out. And somewhere on the other side of the channel will be green buoys).

The Best Rule for kayakers and canoists is: You're the smallest, most fragile craft out there; up to you to do your damnedest not to get in anyone's way. So you can stay between those red buoys and the shore (or the green ones and the opposite shore) and not be run down by a few thousand incoming tonnes of sugar.

I've put my canoe in at Cherry and paddled to the Ward's Island Beach a number of times with no one complaining, but you do hafta look sharp crossing the Eastern Gap. And always keep that Best Rule in mind; you may know you have the Right of Way, but if Buddy in the Chris-Craft doesn't know, and just then decides to open a beer …

 

[SoftHands813]

... Question: Is there a discount for buying tickets online?

There is no discount for online ferry tickets, sorry. Price this year is $7.71 for regular adult.

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