Fw: (CRAB) Whats news on the Charles

 

 

 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Thursday, July 23, 2015 2:27 PM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB Hey folks, we don't know what is happening unless you tell us.  And while we try to catch on as quickly as possible, we really need you to send information on your events to us.  Don't hold back, it is better to overshare on this one. Also, if you see something, like a barge sitting in the river that CRAB has not mentioned, or changes in a construction project that impacts the traffic pattern - please send us an email at CharlesRiverAllianceofBoaters@gm ail.com     Construction Updates  Riverside dock work is underway.  Use caution in that area and expect to encounter long lines of boats waiting to dock on the significantly shortened dock.  Seriously, its like exit 17 on the Pike.  Steer clear! Northeastern's dock work has begun or is starting soon.  A barge is involved.  Give'em room! Anderson Bridge is now open in the shore arches, and the center arch is closed.  While this makes the traffic pattern intuitive for the rowers, the Powerboaters are in a bit of a quandry.  They are more likley to use the Boston arch in both directions, but the powerboaters using the public ramp are wild cards and who knows which arch they will opt for.  Use caution and keep your eyes open. Longfellow Bridge is ongoing.  Avoid if at all possible, use the marked channel if not. July 29, 30, 31 Big filming on the river, likely starting after 8AM but always subject to change.  WILL LIKELY USE A BARGE.  Will forward times and locations as soon as they become available. Saturday, August 22, 2015 Red Bull High Stakes Regatta.  250m from Riverside Docks toward Magazine Beach, round a buoy and back.  This is definitely a spectator event if only for the sheer lunacy of a 250m sprint, stake turn and dash back.  For the sailors canoe/kayakers and powerboaters reading this, this will be something to see, for sure. September 13, 2015 TENTATIVE!  7AM to 9AM Head of the Kevin I, on the Head of the Charles course (BU Boathouse to about 10 strokes past the wooden boardwalk at Herter park.   September 19,2015 10AM to 2PM, CRI Fall Classic Regatta, Weeks Bridge to CRI. September 27, 2015 TENTATIVE!  7AM to 9AM.  Head of the Kevin II, on the Head of the Charles course (BU Boathouse to about 10 strokes past the wooden boardwalk at Herter Park. October 10, 2015 TENTATIVE!  7AM to 9AM.  Head of the Kevin III on the Head of the Charles course (BU Boathouse to about 10 strokes past the wooden boardwalk at Herter Park. October 11, 2015 Noon to 2PM.  Head of the Quinnobequin youth singles regatta.  Weeks Bridge to Community Rowing.  This singles regatta (thats a boat, not a status people) attracts lots of youth rowers from the area. October 17, 18, 2015 7AM to 6PM Head of the Charles Regatta.  And still looking for dates for the Feet, the Peanut Butter Cup/Armada Cup and any other fall events.

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ALERT! Anderson Bridge Center Arch closing, Cambridge Arch opening wednesday

The good people at the State have let us know (see below) that the Center arch will close Wednesday, and the Cambridge Arch will open.  The last change occurred by the morning row of the day they were going to change.  So, be on your toes Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening and beyond.

 

 

 

The contractor at the Anderson Bridge will be reopening the Cambridge barrel and closing the center barrel on Wednesday morning the 22nd.  The center barrel will remain closed for the next several days.  Please notify the boating community of the upcoming changes.

Thanks for your help, 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

Fw: (CRAB) Anderson Bridge Traffic Pattern Change Alert

See the note below regarding Anderson Bridge.  Please keep in mind that when they tell us that the Arch access will change on Wednesday, that does not mean that it will be changed for rowers hours on Wednesday.  In other words, the change will occur on Wednesday while construction guys are working.  Also keep in mind that they go to work pretty early - like during rower hours.  So, if you are rowing Wednesday morning, keep your eyes open.  The change may occur while you are on the water, or may be occurring (as in, barges and equipment moving all around) while you are on the water.

Row the other way if you can.

 

 

 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Monday, July 13, 2015 11:59 AM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB The State has informed us that on Wednesday, July 15, the Boston Arch of the Anderson Bridge will re-open, and the Cambride Arch will close, triggering the following change: The Boston Arch will be used by rowers and small boats as downstream only. The Center Arch will be used by rowers and small boats as upstream only.  Powerboaters will continue to use this arch bi-directionally.   Everyone should use caution around Anderson bridge during construction.  Coaches are reminded to not wake the barges.  And if you see a rower heading for the wrong arch, make sure you tell them about the change.

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Fw: (CRAB) Upcoming events on the Charles

On Thursday, July 2, 2015 10:23 AM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB July 4th. Barge is out, buoys are up.  We didn't receive the annual message to boaters this year, but based on past years, we are not supposed to enter the restricted area inside the buoys, which are very close to Mass Ave this year.  So if you are out this afternoon, please turn at Mass Ave if you are a rower doing pieces, otherwise, you'll have to join the Union scullers and powerboaters squeezing on shore to get downstream.  The 2k race course is open heading upstream but only lanes 1-4ish.  The barge and buoys will likely remain in place until Sunday evening or Monday mid-day so take care with your morning row as well. July 12, 2015 7:00AM - 6:00PM, Cromwell Cup Regatta, in the Powerhouse (Weeks to Magazine Beach), a jam packed day of racing that attracts novice and experienced rowers of all ages from all over the east coast.  Powerboaters are asked to get past the race course early and return late, if possible, or be prepared to follow instructions of the race officials to traverse the course during a regularly scheduled break. 8:00AM to 2:00PM, Access Sport America Mayor's Cup outrigger canoe regatta and fundraiser.  Racing takes place from 9:15AM to Noon.  This event takes place off the public dock at the Esplanade, outside of the Lagoon but I'm unclear on the actual course.  I think it runs along shore there.  Boaters are asked to use extreme caution. July 18, 2015 8:30AM to 1PM, Cambridge Boat Club Invitational Regatta.  Runs in relay style laps of various lengths, in multiple boat classes between Eliot Bridge and BU Bridge.  This truly unique event attracts some very serious racers of all ages.  All other boaters are asked to steer clear of the course.  Canoe/Kayakers are asked to go upstream from Brighton and to use extreme caution above BU if launching from Kendall.  There will be a channel from powerboaters but please be prepared to work with regatta officials and yield at the start (Eliot Bridge) and at various points along the race to allow racing boats to turn quickly.  There are some major bragging rights on the line in this race to pick a team and cheer them on. July 19, 2015 8AM to 10AM - Charles River One Mile Swim.  This too runs off the public dock at the Esplanade, outside of the Lagoon.  Boaters should use extreme caution and work with race officials to steer clear of the course (and I'm not sure where that course is).     Contents Don't like the rowing traffic pattern? Caution Boaters! Look Ahead! 1. Don't like the rowing traffic pattern?  The rowing traffic pattern is an agreement between clubs and organizations, to row a more strict traffic pattern to promote safe boating on the Charles.  All organizations had an opportunity to participate in the drafting of the docuement.  So while not following the traffic pattern by, say, using the arch 2 to the left of the painted arch on the Mass Ave Bridge heading upstream will not land you in trouble with the State Police (Harbor Masters for the Charles) or Coast Guard, it may and should land you in hot water with your club.   If you have a problem with the traffic pattern, send your concern, with suggested revised lanaguate to CRAB at CharlesRiverAllianceofBoaters@gm ail.com .  The traffic pattern can be reviewed annually (only if requested) and all clubs will have a chance to voice their support or opposition and vote on the final document that will then be distributed for everyone to see.  But in the meantime, row the pattern that we have all agreed to, conveniently found on the CRAB website at www . CharlesRiverAllianceofBoater s . org .   2. Caution Boaters! Look Ahead!  It is canoe/kayak/paddle board season which means lots of new people to the river.  The Canoe and Kayak center has asked for feedback on their handout/testing material for their customers (which was excellent already), but that doesn't meant that people always remember what they are supposed to do.  If you are rowing afternoons/evenings or weekends, be sure to look ahead for the canoe/kayak/paddle boarders and also for the powerboaters off the ramp.  Use special care in all center arches since the powerboaters use them bi-directionally.

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

 

 

 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Friday, June 19, 2015 2:01 PM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB Pretty quiet on the Charles river until July, except for ongoing Bridge work and the tons of kids camps, summer college rowers, youth programs, canoe and kayak rentals, paddle boarders, Community Boating Jr. program, and folks training for Nationals, Worlds, and everything in between. Anderson:  Center Arch should now be closed due to some issues that needed to be addressed immediately.  Boston and Cambridge arches should be open.  Powerboaters are most likley to use the Boston Arch but you never know about the ramp users, so everyone use caution.   Longfellow:  Lots of work.  Don't go through it of you don't have to.  If you do have to, be sure to use a marked channel. All powerboaters and coaches are reminded - NO WAKE around construction barges, please. July 12:  All Day starting around 7AM.  Cromwell Cup Regatta in the Powerhouse Stretch (Weeks to Magazine Beach).  Lots of racing.  Powerboaters are asked to work with race officials and wait for a scheduled break in racing to traverse the course.  This race attracts a wide range of skills and ages. July 19:  8AM to 10AM.  One Mile Swim in the Basin.  Course unclear but all boaters should keep their eyes open for buoys and safety boats and steer clear of the action.

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Fw: Anderson Memorial Bridge

The demolition sub-contractor is having some mechanical issues with their hoe ram and will not complete the demolition of the Cambridge side barrel today.  The Boston and center barrels will remain open on Thursday.  I will keep you posted on when they will be making the move to the center barrel pending the repairs to the equipment.

Sorry for any inconvenience,

 

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From: Dailey, Donny (DOT)
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 10:43 AM
To: azosuls@gmail.com; kategalway@yahoo.com; rlevy@rcn.com
Subject: Anderson Memorial Bridge

 

Good morning

 

On Thursday morning MassDOT  will be opening the Cambridge side barrel and closing the center barrel, to facilitate the ongoing demolition of the upstream side of the Anderson Bridge. 

 

Please let me know if I can be of  further assistance

 

Donny

 

 

Donny Dailey

MassDOT

Office of Government Affairs

Legislative Liaison

617 945 4272

Donny.Dailey2@dot.state.ma.us

 

 

 

 

From: Ralph [mailto:rlevy@rcn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 4:31 PM
To: Dailey, Donny (DOT); azosuls@gmail.com; kategalway@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Anderson Memorial Bridge

 

Thanks.

Ralph

 

From: Dailey, Donny (DOT)

Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 4:10 PM

To: azosuls@gmail.com ; kategalway@yahoo.com ; rlevy@rcn.com

Subject: RE: Anderson Memorial Bridge

 

 

Clarification -

 

The center arch will be closed from now until Tuesday at which point the construction will move to the Cambridge arch. The Cambridge arch will be closed until next Friday.

 

MassDOT is in the process of  working on a schedule with Verizon concerning  necessary utility work

 

I will keep you posted

 

 

 

Donny Dailey

MassDOT

Office of Government Affairs

Legislative Liaison

617 945 4272

Donny.Dailey2@dot.state.ma.us

 

 

 

 

From: Dailey, Donny (DOT)
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 3:09 PM
To: 'azosuls@gmail.com'; 'kategalway@yahoo.com'; 'rlevy@rcn.com'
Subject: Anderson Memorial Bridge

 

Good afternoon ,

 

I am writing this email to inform you that the center arch of the Anderson Bridge will be closed for the next several days for necessary duct work.  The Boston and Cambridge arches will remain open during the work. 

 

This construction is anticipated to take a few days. I will have a better idea on when the work will be completed towards  the end of next week.

 

Feel free to contact me with any additional questions or comments

 

Thank you

 

Donny

 

 

Donny Dailey

MassDOT

Office of Government Affairs

Legislative Liaison

617 945 4272

Donny.Dailey2@dot.state.ma.us

 

 

 

 

ALERT! Anderson Bridge Center Arch closing Thursday

The change will likely not effect the early morning crowd.  Cambridge Arch will reopen.

 

 

 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Monday, June 15, 2015 10:44 AM, "Dailey, Donny (DOT)" <donny.dailey@state.ma.us> wrote:

 

Good morning

 

On Thursday morning MassDOT  will be opening the Cambridge side barrel and closing the center barrel, to facilitate the ongoing demolition of the upstream side of the Anderson Bridge. 

 

Please let me know if I can be of  further assistance

 

Donny

 

 

Donny Dailey

MassDOT

Office of Government Affairs

Legislative Liaison

617 945 4272

Donny.Dailey2@dot.state.ma.us

 

 

 

 

From: Ralph [mailto:rlevy@rcn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 4:31 PM
To: Dailey, Donny (DOT); azosuls@gmail.com; kategalway@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Anderson Memorial Bridge

 

Thanks.

Ralph

 

From: Dailey, Donny (DOT)

Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 4:10 PM

To: azosuls@gmail.com ; kategalway@yahoo.com ; rlevy@rcn.com

Subject: RE: Anderson Memorial Bridge

 

 

Clarification -

 

The center arch will be closed from now until Tuesday at which point the construction will move to the Cambridge arch. The Cambridge arch will be closed until next Friday.

 

MassDOT is in the process of  working on a schedule with Verizon concerning  necessary utility work

 

I will keep you posted

 

 

 

Donny Dailey

MassDOT

Office of Government Affairs

Legislative Liaison

617 945 4272

Donny.Dailey2@dot.state.ma.us

 

 

 

 

From: Dailey, Donny (DOT)
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 3:09 PM
To: 'azosuls@gmail.com'; 'kategalway@yahoo.com'; 'rlevy@rcn.com'
Subject: Anderson Memorial Bridge

 

Good afternoon ,

 

I am writing this email to inform you that the center arch of the Anderson Bridge will be closed for the next several days for necessary duct work.  The Boston and Cambridge arches will remain open during the work. 

 

This construction is anticipated to take a few days. I will have a better idea on when the work will be completed towards  the end of next week.

 

Feel free to contact me with any additional questions or comments

 

Thank you

 

Donny

 

 

Donny Dailey

MassDOT

Office of Government Affairs

Legislative Liaison

617 945 4272

Donny.Dailey2@dot.state.ma.us

 

 

 

 

(CRAB) This Weekend and beyond, on the Charles.

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CRAB The river is heating up with camps starting up and Junior programs expanding to morning, noon and nightime rowing.  Club rowers are racing, Canoe Kayakers and Paddle Boarders are meandering, Sailing is in full swing and Powerboaters are starting their engines.  Welcome to summer on the Charles.  Pack your patience and your common sense. SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 7:00AM -5:00PM Dragon Boat Festival, MIT course! Racing on the last 500 of the 2k course (MIT Boathouse to Finish line, near the HYATT).  63 boats, lots of racing.  All other boaters are asked to steer clear of this event. 7:30AM - 8:45AM, Jim Hanley Memorial row and Potluck Breakfast. Row starts at Riverside Boat club, to the Head of the Charles Start (BU Boathouse) to Newell Boathouse (upstream of Anderson Bridge) and back to Riverside, followed by potluck Breakfast.  All are welcome, just bring a dish and your favorite Jim Hanley story to share.  All other boaters are asked to steer clear of this event.  Riverside participants are asked to NOT que up below the BU Bridge to avoid interference with Dragon Boat event. SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 7:00AM to 5:00PM  Dragon Boat Festival, Powerhouse Course! Racing on the top part of the Powerhouse, from Western to Weeks Bridges.  63 boats, lots of racing.  Watch out for event docks extending from the downstream side of Weeks on the Boston Shore. Sunday, July 12, 2015 7:00AM to 6:00PM  Cromwell Cup Regatta, Powerhouse Course Running downstream from Weeks Bridge to Magazine Beach for 1000M of racing.  Jam packed schedule with novice through really-frickin-fast boats.  Powerboaters are asked to follow the instructions of the race officials who will ask you to wait for scheduled breaks in racing to traverse the course.  Canoe/Kayaks/Paddleboards are asked to avoid this stretch of river. Sunday, July 19, 2015 8:00AM, Charles River One Mile Swim.   One Mile course from a dock by the Esplanade.  Not sure of the course, but all boaters need to take care and follow the instructions of race officials and safety boats. Construction Updates Not much to update: Longfellow Bridge.  Avoid it if you can due to heavy construction.  The roadway will be periodically shut down in the upcoming weeks as well.  If you have to go through this bridge, follow the markers and use caution.  Powerboaters and coaches are reminded that wake create a dangerous work envirnment for construction crews on the barges.  No Wake Please! Anderson Bridge.  Cambridge Arch remains closed so upstream rowing traffic uses the center arch, downstream uses the Boston Arch.  Powerboaters use the center arch in both directions.  No wake please!  All boats use caution.

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Bu wait therwa more!!! RE: [rbc-members] Fw: (CRAB) This MONTH (and beyond) on the Charles

New England paralyzed vets bass tournament tomorrow out of Newton yacht club.

And the dragon boat races on the 13th are taking place in the last 500 of the 2k course and start at 7am both Saturday and sunday.

Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® 3, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

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From: kate sullivan via Riverside Boat Club <RiversideBC+Members@groupspaces.com>
Date: 06/05/2015 12:32 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: CRAB <charlesriverallianceofboaters@yahoogroups.com>, Riverside Members <riversidebc+members@groupspaces.com>, Talk RBC <rbc-talk@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: charlesriverallianceofboaters.crab@blogger.com
Subject: [rbc-members] Fw: (CRAB) This MONTH (and beyond) on the Charles

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Friday, June 5, 2015 12:31 PM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB OK sports fans, a few events coming up to incorporate into your planning. Please share with others in your organizations. Wednesday, June 10, 2015 6:00-8:00PM. Annual Perkins School for the Blind Cruise out of Watertown Yach Club. 20+ powerboats will carry kids and adults from the Perkins School for a cruise downriver to the Mass Ave Bridge and back. A line of 20 boats causes a significant string of wake even at low speed, and these guys will be carrying more guests than usual. Bottom line, this will be a very choppy day for rowers and kayakers. If you're not up for the challenge, make other plans. Saturday, June 13, 2015 7:30 - 8:30AM. Jim Hanley Memorial Row and Pot Luck Breakfast at Riverside Boat Club. Launching from Riverside, down to the HOCR start line (below the BU Boathouses), row up to Newell Boathouse (above Anderson Bridge) and back to Riverside. Expect a LARGE number of boats to participate in this memorial event in honor of Jim Hanely, former President, longtime member, all time great. All boaters are welcome to participate in this event to celebrate Jim's life by doing what Jim loved - rowing and socializing. Just bring a dish and a story to share over breakfast. Other boaters are asked to give way to what will surely be a large number of boats of varying speed. Memorial row participants are asked to stay clear of Dragonboat event running out of MIT. 9:00AM - 5:00PM? Dragon Boat Festival. On the 2k course between Mass Ave and BU Bridges, likely using the 3rd 500M in front of MIT's Pierce Boathouse. Lots of Boats. Racing all day. Sunday, June 14, 2015 9:00AM - 5:00PM? Dragon Boat Festival. Top part of the Powerhouse Course, between Western Ave and Weeks Bridges. Lots of Boats. Racing all day. Watch out for temporary docks placed just downstream of Weeks. Sunday, July 12, 2015 Cromwell Cup Regatta. All Day starting at 7:30AM and lasting through 5:30pm on the Powerhouse Course (Weeks Bridge to Magazine Beach), launching from Riverside Boat Club. Jam packed day of racing with lots and lots of boats. Powerboaters are asked to pack your patience while waiting for scheduled breaks in racing for you to travel the course and follow the instructions of the race officials. Kayakers/paddleboarders should avoide this area if at all possible. Sunday, July 19, 2015 8:00AM Charles River One Mile Swim. (listed as Sunday, June 19 in the email but July 19 on the website) Postponed from June 6, this event takes place in the Lower Basin (between Longfellow and Mass Ave). We're unsure of the course but it should be well marked with buoys and safety boats. Sailors, rowers, canoe/kayakers should steer clear and follow the instructions of race officials if in the area. Bridge Construction Longfellow Bridge. Lots of barges and boats. Follow the markers to use appropriate arch or better yet, turn around if you don't have to go through it. Anderson Bridge. Cambridge Arch is closed, Center arch should be used by rowers as upstream only. Powerboaters will use the center arch in both directions. The State does not always alert us to changes in arch closings, so if you see something, say something! send a note to CharlesRiverAllianceofBoaters@gm ail.com. The boat you save may be someone you know.

Fw: (CRAB) This MONTH (and beyond) on the Charles

 

 

 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Friday, June 5, 2015 12:31 PM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB OK sports fans, a few events coming up to incorporate into your planning.  Please share with others in your organizations. Wednesday, June 10, 2015 6:00-8:00PM.  Annual Perkins School for the Blind Cruise out of Watertown Yach Club.  20+ powerboats will carry kids and adults from the Perkins School for a cruise downriver to the Mass Ave Bridge and back.  A line of 20 boats causes a significant string of wake even at low speed, and these guys will be carrying more guests than usual.  Bottom line, this will be a very choppy day for rowers and kayakers.  If you're not up for the challenge, make other plans. Saturday, June 13, 2015 7:30 - 8:30AM.  Jim Hanley Memorial Row and Pot Luck Breakfast at Riverside Boat Club. Launching from Riverside, down to the HOCR start line (below the BU Boathouses), row up to Newell Boathouse (above Anderson Bridge) and back to Riverside. Expect a LARGE number of boats to participate in this memorial event in honor of Jim Hanely, former President, longtime member, all time great.  All boaters are welcome to participate in this event to celebrate Jim's life by doing what Jim loved - rowing and socializing.  Just bring a dish and a story to share over breakfast.  Other boaters are asked to give way to what will surely be a large number of boats of varying speed.  Memorial row participants are asked to stay clear of Dragonboat event running out of MIT. 9:00AM - 5:00PM?  Dragon Boat Festival.  On the 2k course between Mass Ave and BU Bridges, likely using the 3rd 500M in front of MIT's Pierce Boathouse.  Lots of Boats. Racing all day.   Sunday, June 14, 2015 9:00AM - 5:00PM?  Dragon Boat Festival. Top part of the Powerhouse Course, between Western Ave and Weeks Bridges.  Lots of Boats.  Racing all day.  Watch out for temporary docks placed just downstream of Weeks.   Sunday, July 12, 2015 Cromwell Cup Regatta.  All Day starting at 7:30AM and lasting through 5:30pm on the Powerhouse Course (Weeks Bridge to Magazine Beach), launching from Riverside Boat Club.  Jam packed day of racing with lots and lots of boats.  Powerboaters are asked to pack your patience while waiting for scheduled breaks in racing for you to travel the course and follow the instructions of the race officials.  Kayakers/paddleboarders should avoide this area if at all possible. Sunday, July 19, 2015 8:00AM  Charles River One Mile Swim.  (listed as Sunday, June 19 in the email but July 19 on the website) Postponed from June 6, this event takes place in the Lower Basin (between Longfellow and Mass Ave).  We're unsure of the course but it should be well marked with buoys and safety boats.  Sailors, rowers, canoe/kayakers should steer clear and follow the instructions of race officials if in the area.   Bridge Construction Longfellow Bridge.  Lots of barges and boats.  Follow the markers to use appropriate arch or better yet, turn around if you don't have to go through it. Anderson Bridge.  Cambridge Arch is closed, Center arch should be used by rowers as upstream only.  Powerboaters will use the center arch in both directions.  The State does not always alert us to changes in arch closings, so if you see something, say something!  send a note to CharlesRiverAllianceofBoaters@gm ail.com.  The boat you save may be someone you know.

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Wake Alert! Best Buddies Cruise Wednesday June 3rd 5:30pm

 Hey folks, see the note below from our friends at WYC regarding a cruise for Best Buddies.  Ten boats can create a long line of wake.  Adjust your schedules accordingly.

 

 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 11:22 AM, Ralph <rlevy@rcn.com> wrote:

Sorry for the late notice, but can you get this out to CRAB.

Thanks, Ralph

 

The Watertown Yacht Club is hosting a Best Buddies Cruise tomorrow, Wednesday June 3'rd.

There will be about ten boats heading downriver between 5:30 and 6:30 pm and then back upriver between 7 and 8 pm.  This is in addition to the Perkins School cruise next Wednesday June 10'th.