River Findhorn - Rapid just above Relugas Bridge
Leaders and paddlers please be aware there is now an underwater rock that has
moved into position just next to the main exit chute on the Carnage Corner rapid.
It is just below the main rock at the end of the rapid that many paddlers hit and
capsize off. The rock is not in the main flow, but just to the edge of it immediately
below the visible rock in the flat water pool. It has already caused two foot entrapments
and breakages in a short period of time since the last floods. This will cause
a significant danger to swimmers above this point and also to anyone paddling over
the visible rock and capsizing off it. Please set up safety and consider this
before running groups through as this is an increased danger to previous years.
Staying in the main flow and eddying out on river left still seems to be the
safer option for swimmers. The large pool on river right is no longer safe.
River Spey - Hazard downstream of Fochabers.
About 2km downstream from Fochabers road bridge (A96) the river goes
into a big right hand bend with a steep and rapidly eroding cliff on the
outside (river left). This steep overhanging bank should be avoided by
staying well to the right. Debris continues to fall from the bank,
so the best approach is to stay well clear of the steep bank.