This weekend on the Charles - the first foot!

Hello Sports Fans,

Exciting action this weekend with the Women's Foot of the Charles!  This is a great spectator event so come on down!

Saturday, November 15, 2013

Women's Foot of the Charles

The first race - Varsity 4+s - is going off at 9:45 AM, with the Novice 8+ and Varsity 8+ events following at 10:45 and 11 AM.  

The race course begins at Riverside Boat Club, and ends at the Head of the Charles finish line, upstream of the canoe and kayak stand, near Artesani Park.  Boats launch from all college boathouses and some clubs.  This is the first novice race of the year so expect a little erratic steering during warmup and racing.  

Tuesday Charles river sampling

Hi Boaters

Tomorrow morning at 6AM there will be sampling going on. Samples are taken from many of the bridges. Keep an eye out for lines and voices from the bridges. Go to crwa.org for more info.

Aleks

Anderson Bridge Arch closures change again Cambridge closed

Hi Boaters

As of now the barge at Anderson and its associated boom have been moved to the Cambridge Arch. It is supposed to stay this way for at least a week. 

Rowers use the Head of the Charles course. Center arch upstream and Boston arch downstream. Powerboats usually use the center arch. Approach the area with caution.

Be safe, enjoy the autumn foliage,

Aleks

**Important** center arch closed at Anderson as of now

Hi Boaters

We got word that the arch switch at Anderson bridge did happen this morning. 

Right now the Cambridge arch is open. There is a motor boat that the contractors use docked close to shore upstream of the bridge, Cambridge side. Be careful of that when making the turn.

Center arch is blocked with the barge.

Boston arch is open but narrow. The boom is drifting into the arch. Not sure if it will be adjusted today so be aware of it. Especially if it is dark. If it is still blocking the arch we will contact DOT.

We asked that the lights on the boom and barge be checked so hopefully it will be well lit as the sun goes down. If it isn't, someone please contact me. 

Logically the rowing traffic pattern should revert to Cambridge arch going upstream and Boston arch going downstream.

Power boats be aware that the side arches have less draft and height clearance than the center arch. Proceed with caution.

I saw the float that is to be used for the Weeks footbridge being assembled today. Keep an eye out for it. It is parked on the Cambridge shore.

Aleks