yes there are times and areas where the river can be risky but this isn’t sorcery.. it happens where depth changes rapidly and especially during peak tide flow hours but every river has these natural features. I wouldn’t say that the CT river is unsafe at all if you use common sense and educate yourself on what areas and times to avoid. The CT rriver is quite small but also can very greatly (width wise) so if you want to give it a test run on a narrower spot - try Glastonbury/Portland/Chester - actually i can think of a pretty narrow spot in most towns so that was a pointless statement. Sorry. OBVIOUSLY I WOULDNT RECCOMEND DOING THIS IN WINTER & go with a buddy if possible. Have fun