The Channel is such a disaster but I love it. I try not to let the blood pressure rise when I am in there. I just use it for comedy. Yes it is difficult when things back up and you have people climbing up your butt and then there are those times you have to throw it in reverse. I usually make it a point to visit at least one or two busy Saturday's during the summer.
I recall one HOT HOT HOT summer day years ago when somebody was using the arch on their boat as a slingshot for water-balloons. Anyway, it all pales in comparison to the time on M-Cycle weekend years ago when the channel was lined on both sides with bikers about 8 deep making the pass through about one boats width wide. Any female on a boat was targeted to "show-em."
Honestly I think I would not change a thing about the channel. It gives us a contrast to the other parts of the lake where things might be a bit more tame. The Channel fits right in with the fun of the Weirs. I bet almost everyone here has a "Channel Story." Where would be without them?
