The site of national championship competitions and favorite among the top ranks of freestyle paddlers, the Black River offers world-class playboating to rank amateurs and experts alike. And there is always surf -- no matter what the level.

Route 3 Wave - Wave lovers may never leave the Rt. 3 Wave once they catch their first surf on the glassy shoulders of the fast and friendly feature. The site of national competitions in 2005 and 2006 where aerial freestyle displays sent top athletes to world championships, the versatile Rt. 3 wave is also the place many beginners catch their first ever front surf. Whether you're perfecting your rudder or going large for that Air McGoon, the Rt. 3 Wave is one spot you'll want to surf all day and night.

Hole Brothers - A world-class playspot in its own right, Hole Brothers was the site of numerous rodeo competitions during the sport's heyday. This friendly feature, backed by a warm, calm pool is the training ground of some of the nations top freestyle paddlers. A friendly spot with a predictable ride and smooth shoulders, Hole Brothers is perfectly retentive and deep enough for large aerial tricks. There is a large eddy on either side of the hole and a sunny spot where you can watch the action when you get dizzy from cartwheels.

Inner City Strife - When the levels pick up at the Black River, new features come in and playboaters come to town from the far reaches of the United States and Canada. Inner City Strife is a well-know "big wave" surf that will quickly put air between you and the water. More typical of Spring and Fall, this feature occasionally comes in when Summer rains fall on the Black's enormous drainage area. When you hear that the Inner City Strife wave is in, drop everything and head to Watertown.

Big Brother - The river-right side of Hole Brothers at high water is thought by those in-the-know to be among the best playspots in the world. "Big Brother" is a wide and powerful wave/hole that is fast and deep. Epic surfs packed with huge aerial maneuvers await when the rains hit the Western Adirondack mountains.