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General River Information, and Rules and Regulations
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Flow Rates Guadalupe River at Sattler, TX Comal River at New Braunsfules, TX San Marcos River at San Marcos, TX *** Tubing and swimming when the river flow is above 500 cfs is not recommended for the general public. *** Rules and Regulations Download Printable PDF version here GLASS Containers and STYROFOAM Coolers are prohibited by Law on all rivers and will be confiscated. Violators may be subject to arrest and fines. Coolers and Ice Chests may be checked for Glass Containers by law enforcement officials. New safety measures are in place this year for the Comal River and the portion of the Guadalupe River within the city limits below Gruene Bridge. No glass -No foam containers - No volume drinking devices -No containers under 5 fluid oz.(this is due to "jell-O Shot containers being littered and complaints from the residents.) - Noise devices may not be audible beyond 50 ft. - No jumping from bridges, dams and trees - No littering - Maximum permitted cooler size is 16 qt Coolers must have a locking mechanism on the lid (zipper, Velcro, latch, cord) - One cooler per person -Vessels on the rivers may not be over 18ft in length - Life jackets are recommended for children under eight and weak swimmers Note: A suggestion if you need more beer than your cooler can hold. Most outfitters will supply you with an onion sack for garbage that you can tie to your tube when floating ... stock this sack with beers or other drinks prior to starting your float, so as your ice chest gets empty refill it with drinks from the sack. And as cold as that river is, they should be pre chilled. Flotation Devices: It shall be unlawful for any person, regardless of age, to enter, be on, or in the public waters of the portion of the Guadalupe River that lies within the city limits in an inner tube or other flotation device, other than a six-man raft, when the flow of the river is above 1,000 cfs. Vessels over 18 feet are not allowed on the Guadalupe River within the city limits (below Gruene Bridge.). Rafts are not allowed on the Comal River and all flotation devices used on the Comal River must be 5 feet or less in diameter or width at the widest point. There is a limit of two tubes per person on the Comal River only. Reasonable accommodations will be allowed for those with special needs and for those wishing to swim. Hard body kayaks & canoes using the Comal River may not use the public exit on weekends or anytime during the summer. Comal River Specific Inflatable floatation devices on the Comal River must be less than 5ft in diameter or width at the narrowest point. Limit of two tubes per person on the Comal River Canoes and kayaks may not use the Last Tubers Exit on the Comal River on weekends or holidays. Other equipment: Noise devices (boom boxes) may not be audible beyond 50 ft. Other regulations/recommendations to be aware of for river recreation activity: Jumping from bridges, dams, and trees into the rivers is illegal. Littering is illegal. Receptacles for disposal of litter are available. Personal flotation devices, such as life vests, for children and weak swimmers on both the Comal & Guadalupe rivers are recommended at all times. Tubing and swimming when the river flow is above When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above 500 cfs, it is mandatory for all children under 8 years of age to wear a life jacket. When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above 750 cfs, it is mandatory for all individuals to wear a life jacket. When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is about 1000 cfs, tubing in not allowed. The only allowed recreation is raft trips and kayaks Only rafts navigated only by experienced paddlers are recommended when river flows are above 1000 cfs. River Entrance and Exit Rules No open alcoholic containers allowed in River Acres Park, Last Tubers Exit, Cypress Bend Park, Hinman Island Park and Prince Solms Park. ****All information Per New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce January 2012 summer recreation guidelines**** And if you still don't get it watch the video below.
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