Rescue operation on the Isar: Surfers help tourists in need!

Rescue operation on the Isar: Surfers help tourists in need!

A sunny day on the Isar can become a refreshing adventure, but as it happened on June 21, it can suddenly become dangerous. Three tourists fell on the surfing channel on the surfing wave on the float in Thalkirchen and stuck with their rubber dinghy. A video that the city guide Barbara Feige recorded shows the inmates with straw hats that desperately tried to free themselves from the wave while water spilled on board. The situation escalated quickly, and the holidaymakers panicked until five surfers came to rescue and helped to correctly position the inflatable boat again.

Although the spot on the Isar is allowed for rubber boat drivers, it is advisable to carry the boat in front of the wave to avoid such misfortunes. The Munich outdoor provider, from whom the boat comes, gives them from 75 euros. After the exciting campaign, the tourists were picked up by the organizer and admitted that they had underestimated the situation. According to Franz Fasel from the Surfen interest group in Munich (IGSM), however, the area is not dangerous if the rules are observed.

rules for paddling on the Isar

Visitors who are on the Isar should adhere to the given rules to ensure a safe and happy experience. This includes an alcohol limit of 0.5 per thousand, of which not only boat drivers, but also passengers are affected. "Beer pubs", glass bottles and loud music from speakers are also prohibited. Violations of these regulations can be punished with sensitive fines up to 5000 euros.

The permitted routes in the city area range from the southern city limits to 100 meters below the Thalkirchner Brücke and from the Bogenhauser Brücke up to 200 meters above the Oberföhringer weir. Boat trips are usually allowed until October 15, of course the current of the Isar must be observed. With a high water level, it can quickly become dangerous. Not to forget: life jackets are urgently recommended.

adventure and explore the Isar

The Isar can be explored in a variety of ways, be it through guided inflatable boot tours or when renting a rubber boat. Providers such as the sports pirates offer guided inflatable boot tours from Schäftlarn for from 79 euros per participant. If you like it more individual, you can rent a rubber boat for up to ten people for 260 euros. Other options offer, among other things, on the Sylvenstein memory, where canoes can be obtained for 59 euros per person.

High -quality, caps -proof rubber boats from the Spreu company are available to many rental companies. The boat rental makes it easy for its customers: a collection or return of the boats is not necessary, the boats are provided directly on site. In this way, visitors can enjoy the picturesque landscape along the river carefree and rely on the advice of the friendly employees, who instruct them to operate the boats and give valuable tips for safe trips. Attention adventurers, the Isar is waiting for you!

For more information about the regulations and offers, interested parties can visit the pages of the respective providers and find out more in order to get the best out of their experience on the Isar. You can find out more about the exciting rescue history and the general rules around booting on the pages of the tz and evening newspaper , as well as information about the boat rental on the website from canoe tours for Munich .