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.

 

 

 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

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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 Folks, 

Heads up for these 2 events.  WYC runs a few of these events annually.  They are very popular with the participating charitable organizations and their families.  While WYC is a very good partner in good boating behavior, they give us a heads up on this because they can't avoid larger than normal wakes.

Please support WYC and their efforts to provide quality community activities for the very worthwhile organizations.  

Small boats (rowing shells, canoe and kayaks, paddle boarders) are asked to makes adjustments to anticipate and accommodate these events.

 

 See below for more info.

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

 

On Wednesday evening, June 1'st, the Watertown Yacht Club will be hosting a downriver cruise for Best Buddies.

Boats will leave the docks between 5:30 and 6 pm and will be off the River by 8 pm.

There will be 6 to 8 boats, fully loaded with kids, cruising in convoy from above the North Beacon St. Bridge to below the B.U. Bridge.  Given the heavy loads there will unavoidable be much larger wakes than normal, even at slow speed.

 

Again on Wednesday evening, June 8'th the Club will be hosting about 100 kids from The Perkins School. 

Timing and course will be the same as on the 1'st, but many more boats will be involved.

 

Rowers are asked to please accommodate the disruption to their normal schedules.

Thank you all for your courtesy in helping make these very important events successful for the kids involved.

 

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

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Thursday, May 26, 2016 10:19 AM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB Hey Folks, Welcome to the unofficial start of summer.  Expect considerably more newbies to the river, in all types of boats.    Calendar Thursday, May 26, 2016 1PM to 5PM - High School sailing action continues out of MIT for the 43rd State High School Sailing champs.  Longfellow Bridge to Mass Ave bridge. Friday, May 27, 2016 1PM to 5PM - High School sailing action continues out of MIT for the 43rd State High School Sailing champs.  Longfellow Bridge to Mass Ave bridge. 5:30PM - 8:30PM - Community Boating's Friday Night informal racing.  Longfellow Bridge to Mass Ave bridge.  Varying skill levels involved. Sunday, May 29, 2016 1:00AM to 12:00PM- heavy parking restrictions and road closures taking place at various times for the Run to Remember.  Parking will not be allowed at  Riverside Boat Club,  the Magazine Beach Pool,  the Cottage Farm Pump Station Road Clusures include  Mass Ave Bridge Memorial Drive from Longfellow to JFK River St. Bridge Western Ave Bridge Arlington St, between Storrow and Beacon,  Arlington St. exit from Storrow Back St. at Arlington Clarendon Exit from storrow eas    9:30AM to 2:30PM - Community Boating's Till Club's Formal racing.  Longfellow Bridge to Mass Ave bridge.

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THIS WEEK!! Busy basin! [CRAB] High School Sailing Regattas - May 23-25

see below and adjust your schedules accordingly. 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Sunday, May 22, 2016 7:15 PM, "Carl Zimba zimba.carl@gmail.com [CharlesRiverAllianceofBoaters]" <CharlesRiverAllianceofBoaters-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Folks,

The sailing basin is going to be a busy with high school sailing championships this week. 

On Monday and Tuesday, May 23 and 24, the Mass Bay League will be holding their championship regatta with more than 80 boats on three courses from 4 to 6 pm, from Community Boating. 

On Wednesday and Thursday, May 25 and 26, MIT will be hosting the Mass State Open Regatta from 1 to 5 pm. 

Lots and lots of sailboats all four days. 

Carl Zimba

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All,

Community Boating is holding an Open House this Sunday from 10AM to 2PM, with Orientations on the hour and followed by free skippered sailboat excursions.  Includes snacks and an afternoon cookout.  Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/events/214413202278925/.

All are welcome so stop on by, or help spread the word.

 

 

 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

TRAFFIC PATTERN ALERT! Anderson traffic pattern change happening thursday

See the note below from the State.  As we all know, the Boston arch closure is the most difficult for us to manage, so everyone please make sure that your members are aware of this change, and use the Cambridge Arch ONLY when heading upstream, so that downstream traffic can use the Middle arch.  

Be advised that powerboaters use the middle arch in both directions, and will continue to do so.

 

 

 

 

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 9:52 AM, "Connelly, Roderick (DOT)" <Roderick.Connelly@dot.state.ma.us> wrote:

Good morning All,

The contractor at the Anderson Bridge will be reopening the center barrel and closing the Boston side barrel on Thursday morning the 19^th.

Thanks for your cooperation,

Roderick M. Connelly III

Resident Engineer Anderson Memorial Bridge

Mass DOT District 6 Construction

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

see the racing calendar below.

FYI, the saturday at 11AM race between BC High, CRI and Fairfield Prep will take place on the 2k course (Longfellow Bridge to the finish line, downstream of the BU Boathouse on the Cambridge side, or some subsection of that course).

Check out the CRAB website at www.charlesriverallianceofboaters.org

On Friday, May 13, 2016 9:43 AM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB Hey folks, the River is getting busier by the day.  Dragon Boats are out, powerboats are returning, canoe and kayaks are getting out in bigger numbers and the rowers and sailors are transitioning or overlapping from a busy college/high school racing season to a busy club racing season.  Keep your eyes open and don't be afraid to call out "Look Ahead!" if you think someone doesn't see you.   If you see someone who isn't using best practices of your type of boating and navigating the river, speak with them.  And if someone speaks with you, be open to their concerns and ideas.  We can all do things better, or understand the other person's perspective.  Luckly, we have a really good group of coaches and organizers on this river who are willing to work together to make the river safe for all boaters. Upcoming Races Saturday, May 14, 2016 10:00AM to Noon.  BB&N v. Southfield and Lincoln on the Powerhouse (Weeks Bridge to past the Powder Magazine at Magazine Beach).  Girls varsity races. 11:00AM-12:30AM.  BCHigh v. CRI, Fairfield Prep.  I'm not sure where this race is taking place.  Could be the Powerhouse course, could be the 2k course, could be the Herter Half mile.  If someone knows, please alert CRAB. Sailing?  No races on the calendar, but plenty of boats to be sure.   Sunday, May 15, 2016 Sailing?  No races on the calendar, but plenty of boats for sure. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 3:00PM.  Belmont Hill v. BCHigh in the Powershouse (Weeks Bridge to past the Powder Magazine at Magazine Beach).  Lower boats racing.

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Fw: [cportneighbors] DCR Traffic Closures

far reaching and significant road closures for MIT moving day tomorrow.  see below.

I have not seen anything about river closures but I would not be surprised.  adjust your activities accordingly.

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On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 3:42 PM, James Livingstone livingstone.james@gmail.com [cportneighbors]

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The below are the traffic closures and parking restrictions this
weekend for MIT Moving Day.


Best regards,
Jay Livingstone
State Representative
617-722-2396 (p)
617-910-6892 (c)




DCR Traffic Advisory: Cambridge and Boston Area Roadway Restrictions


WHAT:          On Saturday, May 7, 2016, the Department of
Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will restrict access to several DCR
managed roadways in Cambridge and Boston from the hours of 12:00PM -
10:00PM to accommodate MIT Moving Day. Traffic patterns will be
clearly marked and police details will be on site to assist with the
flow of traffic.


WHERE:      Cambridge Street Closings:


Memorial Drive from One Memorial Drive to Massachusetts Avenue will
CLOSE in both directions from 12:00PM – 10:00PM


Memorial Drive east‐bound from Vassar Street to Massachusetts Avenue
will CLOSE from 12:00PM – 4:00PM


Memorial Drive west­‐bound from Massachusetts Avenue to Vassar Street
will remain OPEN from 12:00PM – 4:00PM


Memorial Drive intersections at Danforth, Endicott, and Fowler Streets
will CLOSE from 12:00PM – 4:00 PM


Memorial Drive access from Audrey and Amesbury Streets will be
restricted to west‐bound only traffic from 12:00PM – 4:00 PM


Reid Overpass at the Boston University Bridge will CLOSE east‐bound
from 12:00PM – 4:00PM


Memorial Drive traffic rotary around the Reid Overpass at the Boston
University Bridge will remain OPEN


Main Street off‐ramp to Memorial Drive will CLOSE from 12:00PM – 10:00PM


Boston Street Closings:


Storrow Drive off‐ramp to Massachusetts Avenue will CLOSE from 12:00PM – 4:00PM


Parking Restrictions:


Parking will be restricted on Memorial Drive from Massachusetts Avenue
to the Longfellow Bridge from 6:00AM – 11:00PM


WHEN:          Roadway closures:


Saturday, May 7, 2016


12:00PM - 10:00PM


Parking restrictions along Memorial Drive from Massachusetts Avenue to
the Longfellow Bridge


Saturday, May 7, 2016


6:00AM - 11:00PM


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Fw: (CRAB) This week on the Charles!

On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 12:46 PM, CRAB via CRAB <CRAB@groupspaces.com> wrote:

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CRAB Friday, May 6, 2016 3:00PM, Belmont Hill/Bu Academy lower boats on the Powerhouse (Weeks Bridge to past the powder magazine at Magazine Beach). Saturday, May 7, 2016 10:00AM MIT Crossing the Charles.  This anniversary event commemorating MIT's move from Boston to Cambridge will involve a floatilla that may include "Autonomous Underwater Vehicles" and "Amphibious Things", likely somewhere near the Mass Ave Bridge.  Sure to be a great spectator event, you do not want to end up in the middle of this.  Coaches and powerboaters are urged to adjust your plans around this event. 3:00PM, BB&N v. MX and NCDS, girls varsity fours on the Powerhouse (Weeks Bridge to past the powder magazine at Magazine Beach).   Sailing?  Not sure.  But there are always sail boats in the basin. Sunday, May 8, 2016 8:30AM - 11:00AM, CRLS v. Duxubury Bay Maritime, Medford High and CRI on the 2k Course (Longfellow Bridge to shy of the BU Boathouse on the Cambride side). 11:00AM - 12:30PM, BC High v. St. John, rowing 1500 meters on the 2k course (starting below MIT sailing pavillion and finishing at 2k finish, short of BU Boathouse on the Cambridge side). Sailing?  Not sure.  But there are aleasy sail boats in the basin. Find out more, including information on the CRAB-MIT depth chart initiative, go to www.CharlesRiverAllianceofBoater s.org ; Questions?  contact us at CharlesRiverAllianceofBoaters@gm ail.com

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