First Malate session 2009


The floods started last weekend on the Doubs river and it was the opportunity to paddle on this wave one last time before the beginning of the construction of a footbridge upstream of the wave.
The micropower project brought us lots of worries for the La Malate wave but we were only just informed of a new complimentary project. « The footbridge » will be used as a « green path » for the people of the besancon city. This footbridge will be right above the wave and will be perfect for the photographers to do some footages but also for spectators who will see the paddlers much better.
So, this footbridge wasn’t a worry for us but two weeks ago, they told us that the building process will start on the first of April with the two pillars on the right side and on the left side.
To build the footbridge, they must make a rockdam upstream of the wave. This will start in June. So, the wave will be unattainable and forbiden for paddling for at least 18 months.
They must remove the rockdam after completion of the footbridge but I hope the floods will not get the gravel in the wave and change its configuration.

Check the water levels or send me an email if you would like to come to the La Malate before the month of June or if you would come in La scie ;-).
Stefun.pion@gmail.com
More soon.

Here are some pics of this great session.

first Malate 2009

Have fun

Stefun