TG Sports Innsbruck Sommer 2011

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Wave details:
A concrete platform of 40 metres length and 15
metres width with a gradient of over two metres
will create a standing wave for kayakers and surfers
from August 2011 on.
The City of Innsbruck has spared no expenses
in the wave project. One example is the model
test that was carried out at the Institute of Water
Engineering in Vienna to create the perfect
wave. During this test, the artificial constructions
which create a standing wave if the water flow is
strong enough were modified several times and
the optimum spot at Sill River was determined.
The model was then enlarged by 25 times to
be used at Sill River. The result will be visible as
soon as Ruetz Stream brings down enough snow
water, which will happen in June, at the latest.
The water flow is expected to be strong enough
to create a wave until September.
Wave riding rules:
In principle, the wave may be used by all water
athletes. However, there are clear rules which
permit the use of the wave from April through
to October. This is very convenient as Sill River
usually does not carry enough water to create a
wave between October and April.
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Sill River is mainly fed by Ruetz Stream, which
drains Stubai Valley. Therefore, the wave strongly
depends upon the melting of Stubai Glacier.
The hotter a summer day, the higher the level of
glacier streams. The wave at Sill River receives
its fresh glacier water from Stubai Glacier at approx.
6.30 p.m. We can expect to have an ideal
water level for the wave from beginning of June
to beginning of September.
Water level measuring point:
The Sill/Innsbruck water level measuring point
is located approx. 300 metres upstream of the
wave. The water level can be read directly at the
measuring point and can also be found on the
website of the Tyrolean Government (www.tirol.
gv.at) or, more easily, at www.kajakschule-tirol.at.