First responders ready for annual float down The Sarnia Observer


The Port Huron Float Down โ€” Christine Croucher

Sarnia police officers walk Sunday on the shore next to the Lambton Area Water Supply site in Sarnia while monitoring the start of the St. Clair River Float Down. Photo by Paul Morden / The.


How the Port Huron Float Down went south โ€” right to Sarnia, Canada

"We like to just go out on the water and chill and get together and catch up together," said Crookshank, adding she was "pumped" for the Float Down. German brothers Jan-Nicklas Mahlow and Sven Ole Mahlow, visiting people they know in Sarnia after Jan-Nicklas spent time here as an exchange student eight years ago, were also first-time participants.


Bad weather appears to sink St. Clair River float down participation

Thousands of people floated down the St. Clair River near Sarnia, and crowds in the hundreds lined the shore to watch, as helicopters flew overhead and police and coast guard vessels kept watch.


SarniaLambton MP frustrated with river float down event CBC News

August 11, 2023 Sarnia, ON Transport Canada This notice is to inform all mariners about temporary vessel traffic restrictions during an expected increase in the number of people using the St. Clair River during the Port Huron Float Down event on Sunday, August 20, 2023.


Sarnia, Ont., mayor wants to know how much it cost to return 1,500

Floaters from the Canadian side pass in front of an OPP boat north of the Blue Water Bridge Sunday during the Port Huron Float Down. An estimated 3,000 people took part. (Tyler Kula/The Observer)


St. Clair River Float Down returns Sunday The Sarnia Observer

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Rescuers ramp up fleet ahead of Port Huron Float Down CBC News

Authorities on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are warning people not to participate in an annual tubing party this Sunday on the river that separates Sarnia, Ont., from Port Huron, Mich..


Float Down St Clair River / Sarnia 2022 YouTube

As you may already be aware, the Port Huron Float Down is taking place on Sunday August 20, 2023. As we have done in the past for this day, our black gate will be closed until 1600 hours (4 pm). Members will of course have normal access using their gate pass, but we wish to discourage any non-members from coming onto the SYC property to access Lake Huron from our beach to participate in the.


COVID19 complicating river float down emergency response The Sarnia

Troy Shantz and George Mathewson The Coast Guard is bracing for double trouble after an anonymous group in Sarnia announced it plans to join the Port Huron 'float down' with a Canadian version on Aug. 20. The strong current of the St. Aug 15, 2017 1:00 AM


Float down 2014 one young man drown. Sarnia, Drown, Sydney Harbour

Canadian and U.S. officials are in the midst of preparations for Sunday's return of the St. Clair River Float Down, an unsanctioned - but popular - event where thousands of people traditionally.


First responders ready for annual float down The Sarnia Observer

Rescuing some of the 1,500 U.S. residents who washed ashore illegally during Sunday's botched Port Huron Float Down cost city taxpayers more than $8,000, city hall said. Ten Sarnia Transit buses and drivers made 19 trips shipping wayward floaters back to the U.S., public works were forced to close streets, and Sarnia firefighters deployed trucks, crews and a marine vessel.


Port Huron Float Down Winds blow 1,500 U.S. boaters into Sarnia, Ont

The Observer (Sarnia) Thousands hit the water in Port Huron Float Down 2023-08-22 - TYLER KULA Thousands of people floated down the St. Clair River near Sarnia, and crowds in the hundreds lined the shore to watch, as helicopterยญs flew overhead and police and coast guard vessels kept watch on the annual Port Huron Float Down.


Float Downers escorted home The Sarnia Journal

Float down Sunday Aug 20 2023 PHYC/SYC RACE SCHEDULE Final - As Of 03/14/2023 * Unofficial Time, see SI for Official Time Series Participation Open To: Fun: PHYC Boats Spring/Fall/Special: MWPHRF Rated, Yacht Scoring PHYC/SYC Weekend Series Registered Boats. 3/14/2023 6:14:40 PM.


Float Down St River Sarnia 2022 YouTube

The Port Huron Float Down is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023, on the St. Clair River. This un-sanctioned event poses significant dangers to participants and other users of the waterways during the 7.5 mile /12 km course.


Float Down St Clair River / Sarnia 2022 YouTube

August 13, 2021 Sarnia, ON - The safety of mariners is one of the Canadian Coast Guard's top priorities. We work alongside domestic and international partners to provide effective search and rescue services in the Great Lakes.


Staying afloat The Sarnia Journal

As you may already be aware, the Port Huron Float Down is taking place on Sunday August 20, 2023. As we have done in the past for this day, our black gate will be closed until 1600 hours (4 pm).

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