Fw: (CRAB) What is happening on the Charles

On Thursday, June 30, 2016 11:13 AM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB It is a quiet weekend on the Charles.  Possibly, Community Boating will still host their Friday night informals (5:30-8:30PM) and Sunday morning Tiller Club formal racing (9:30AM to 2:30PM).  And then, of course, is the onslaught of powerboats jockeying for position for the fireworks.  Small boaters beware, it can get harry out there on the 3rd, 4th and even the morning of the 5th.  Be careful.  Most of these folks are new to the river and have little to no exprience around rowing shells and dragon boats, or even kayaks.  Use caution. One note of caution:  stay away from the barge.  The State Police (read: men and women with guns) get very uptight if you enter the buoy enclosure around the barge.  Steer clear.   Heads up on some upcoming events! Plan accordingly: Sunday, July 10, 2016 7AM to 6:30PM, Riverside Boat Club's Cromwell Cup Regatta. Weeks Bridge to past the Riverside Docks.  this 1000M sprint race uses all 3 arches (4 lanes) to race.  All other boats are asked to work with regatta officials to wait for breaks in the action to traverse the course.  Powerboaters are also asked to use minimal wake on the course so that racing can continue immediately.  this is an important race on the Club racing circuit, attracting novices, Juniors, masters, former world and olympic competitors and the occasional reigning World Champion and your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 2PM to 6PM, City Splash swimming event near the Hatch Shell. Saturday, July 16, 2016 8:30AM to 12:30PM.  CBC Invitational Relay Regatta.  Loops, between Eliot and BU Bridge.  This is a tricky one using various boat classes and various loops for a relay race.  a lane will be maintained for other boaters to travel the river, but all are asked to use extreme caution and listen to race officials.  These boats can easily catch you, then have to turn a stake in front of you.  So please, pay attention to the coaching launches on the water. Saturday, August 20, 2016 All Day.  Redbull Flutag at the Hatch Shell.  Home made flying machines compete for airtime, landing in the river.  Google it if you want more details.   Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:30AM to 6:30PM.  Redbull Relay Stake Race.  Riverside Boat Club/Mag Beach area.  This dash and turn race is frantic, fun and draws a crowd.  Again, all other boaters are asked to work with race officials to safely traverse the course.

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Fw: (CRAB) What is happening on the Charles

On Jun 23, 2016, at 5:34 PM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB It is a light calendar week this week. Just the usual Friday Night Informal Racing out of Community Boating (5:30 TO 8:30pm) and Community Boating's Tiller Club's Sunday Morning Formal Racing from 9:30AM to 2:30PM.  Of course, there is the usual crazy practice schedules for all of the rowing programs, an increase in canoe and Kayakers (which means folks not as familiar as you with the Charles), and an increase in powerboaters (including those coming off the ramp who are also not as familiar with the Charles as you). A heads up.... ** On Tuesday, July 12, from 2PM to 6PM, the Conservancy is again holding the City Splash swiming event down by the Esplanade.  I believe that they use the old Emmerson Dock located close to the Hatch Shell. Finally, I need to get up on my soap box. To the best of my knowledge, the four that hit the kayak double has not come forward.  Folks, that just ain't right.  Thankfully, no one was hurt in this incident, but people not very familiar with the Charles had to find their way back to the Canoe Kayak dock with a big hole in the boat.  Things could have gone much, much worse for them.  If you are in a boating accident, there are a few things you need to do.   Make sure that everyone is OK.  Lots of folks think that they are OK, but they are not.  So take the time to asses everyone's physical wellbeing. Stick together, especially if there is boat damage.  Right and wrong can be settled later, making sure that everyone floats all the way back to where they need to go - which might be their home base, but might be the nearest dock to call for help- is the single most important thing to do.  This includes coaches/other boaters who are not involved in the situation but come across it.  Lend a hand, at least as far as the nearest dock.  The consequences of ensureing that everyone gets back on land safely far outweigh anything else. I too live in fear of my Captain.  But not owning up to an incident reflects poorly on you and on your entire organization.  If you were in the four that collided with the kayak, call Mark at the Charles River Canoe and Kayak center. We have had very serious accidents occur on this river and the only people we have to rely on is ourselves.  Most of the time, incidents are handled very well by people on the water.  There are people on this river that are alive today, literally, because of the quick actions and kindness of others.  Lets model that behavior.  You certainly wouldn't want someone to hit you, or your family member, leave them with a hole in the boat to fend for themselves and not ensure that they get to safety. Please be sure that everyone in your organization is clear on what to do in an accident.  We all depend on it.

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Traffic Pattern Alert!

Anderson Bridge traffic pattern changes again friday.  Cambridge arch will be close, so upstream rowers will use the center arch.  Downstream rowers use the Boston arch.  And everyone should keep an eye out for powerboaters who use the center arch in both directions.

 

 

 

 

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On Wednesday, June 15, 2016 3:28 PM, "Connelly, Roderick (DOT)" <Roderick.Connelly@dot.state.ma.us> wrote:

Good Afternoon All,

On Friday June 15^th the contractor at the Anderson Bridge will be reopening the center barrel and closing the Cambridge side barrel.

Thanks,

Roderick M. Connelly III

Resident Engineer Anderson Memorial Bridge

Mass DOT District 6 Construction

Traffic Pattern Alert! Anderson Bridge Arch closure changing wednesday

Spread the Word

 

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On Monday, June 13, 2016 3:06 PM, "Connelly, Roderick (DOT)" <Roderick.Connelly@dot.state.ma.us> wrote:

Good afternoon All,

On Wednesday the 15^th we will be closing the center barrel and reopening the Boston side barrel.

Thanks,

Roderick M. Connelly III

Resident Engineer Anderson Memorial Bridge

Mass DOT District 6 Construction

Fw: (CRAB) This week on the Charles!

On Thursday, June 9, 2016 11:14 AM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB *****DRAGON BOAT floats may arrive Friday or Saturday and are anchored on Boston shore.  Rowers are cautioned to keep eyes open around the downstream Weeks turn to see the docks sticking out from shore. Thursday, June 9 5PM - 8PM, Charles River Canoe and Kayak Kendall sq. Stand Up Paddle Board Demo Day.  Keep your eyes peeled for newbies. Friday, June 10 5:30PM - 8:30PM, Community Boating's Friday Night Informal Racing, between Longfellow and Mass Ave. Bridges.  All skill levels.  Look for the triangular bouy course (location determined by wind) and steer clear! Saturday, June 11 All Day?, Dragon Boat Festival Time Trials, taking place in the last 500 of the 2k course (so, from the white stripe on the river wall at the MIT rowing boathouse on the upstream side of Mass Ave, to the 2 finish line poles across from the Hyatt).   Sunday, June 12 All Day?  Dragon Boat Festival!  Race queing around River St. Bridge, Racing through Western to Weeks Bridges.  Rowers and Canoe/Kayakers should avoid the race course for this permitted event, and Powerboaters should expect delays and to work with race officials if passing through.   9AM - 2:30PM  Community Boating's Tiller Club formal racing.  between Longfellow and Mass Ave Bridges.  Skilled racers.  Look for the triangular buoy course (location determined by wind) and steer clear!

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Fw: (CRAB) What's happening on the Charles PLEASE READ!

On Wednesday, June 1, 2016 11:01 AM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB Summer is in pretty much in full swing now, and there are lots and lots more boaters on the Charles meaning, everyone needs to use their best judgement, employ courtesy when possible, intervene when necessary, and report when all else fails, and you think that the behavior could be dangerous.  Keep your eyes peeled and alert other boaters of hazards too.  It takes a village.... Calendar Wednesday, June 1, 2016 5;30PM to 8PM - Best Buddies Cruise from Watertown Yacht Club down to the BU Bridge and back.  6-8 boats chock full of kids having a good time.  It is nearly impossible for these boats to not throw a larger than normal wake.  Will this annoy you?  Change your plans accordingly. Friday, June 3, 2016 5:30-8:30PM, Community Boatings, Friday Night Informal Racing, between Longfellow and Mass Ave bridges.  All kinds of sailing and racing abilities take part in these races.  Want to know more about how to spot a sailboat race?  Go to www . CharlesRiverAllianceofBoater s and check out the rowing page for info on how to steer clear of sailboats, who move in a very different way than rowing shells. Sunday, June 5, 2016 9AM to Noon, The Latin Cup Rowing Regatta, on the Powerhouse Course (Weeks bridge to downstream of the Powder Magazine at Magazine Beach).  Cambridge Ringe and Latin v. Boston Latin. 9:30AM to 2:30PM, Community Boating's Tiller Club Formal Racing, between Longfellow and Mass Ave bridges.  Serious racing.   Wednesday, June 8, 2016 5:30PM to 8:30PM.  Annual Perkins Cruise from Watertown Yacht Club down to the BU Bridge and back.  LOTS of boats, LOTS of larger than usual wake, which bounces off the previous wake and makes the river very difficult in place for small boats.  Will this annoy you?  Then adjust your plans.  Seriously.

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