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Safety Matrix

Source information for matrix:
Water Flow : From Lower St. Anthony Lock & Dam (MRC calls operator for current flow)
                                 Alternative online source, but less direct/relable/timely: https://www.mvp-wc.usace.army.mil/reports/LowerSAFalls.Report.shtml

Water Temp: USGS: Mississippi River at St. Paul, MN - 05331000USGS Mississippi at St. Paul

2024 Safety Matrix
Safety Timeout is encouraged of all club members at any time.


Rowing Safety Levels

Level Black:

Docks closed. Private boats may not launch.

Level Red:

No club boats may launch. Private boats at their own risk.

Level ORANGE:

Boats must have 4 oars at a minimum, blind boat bow must be Advanced, 4th year and above rowers only.

Turn below Franklin and at beach below Lake Street

Coached practice: 4 boats/launch, 16 rowers per coach.

Independent rowing in club boats only when accompanied by a launch, up to 4 boats per launch.

Level YELLOW:

Boats must have 4 oars at a minimum.

Turn below Franklin and halfway to Ford Bridge

Coached practice: blind boat bow must be at Advanced level, 3rd year and above rowers only.
4 boats/launch, 20 rowers per coach. *Fall season, Novice and Green team may row quad with
level 4 Bow or 8 with coxswain

Independent rowing in club boats: blind boat bow must be at Advanced Level, 4th year and above rowers only.

Level BLUE:

Boat assignment must correspond to bow person's bow level.

Turn at UMN dock and 3/4 the way to Ford Bridge

Coached practice: 2nd year rowers only. No more than 6 boats and 20 rowers per coach.

Independent rowing in club boats: Blind boat bow Advanced or Intermediate level, 3rd year and above rowers only.

Level GREEN:

Open rowing by bow level.

Turn below upper Railroad bridge and 250M above Ford Buoys

Coached practice: Blind boat bow may be assigned one level up from their bow level.
No more than 9 boats and 20 rowers per coach.

Independent rowing in club boats: Blind boat bow must be Novice or above.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Flow (CFS)

40,001+

DOCKS CLOSED

35,001-40,000

ORANGE

RED

 


30,001-35,000

YELLOW

ORANGE

RED

 


25,001-30,000

BLUE

YELLOW

ORANGE

RED

 


20,001-25,000

BLUE

BLUE

YELLOW

ORANGE

 


15,000-20,000

GREEN

BLUE

YELLOW

ORANGE

 


Under 15,000

GREEN

GREEN

YELLOW

ORANGE

 


 


 


60F+

55-59.9F

45-54.9F

44.9-40F

Below 40F

 


 


Water Temperature (F)






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Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Minneapolis, MN 55458
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Jen Sowins
(612) 469-7999
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