Hello everyone, In Karen's absence I've just been informed of some dock work being done that has become more than expected and access to the docks is difficult and has safety issues. I'm just back from the waterfront and unless temporary ramps are built there is a 2.5 ft drop down to the launch dock and a 3 ft gap to the kayaks. I'm waiting to hear from Patrick on timeframe but if I can ask paddlers to stay away for tonight and I will update you as soon as I hear anything. This work was meant to be temporary but if delays persist we will look at workarounds. The west exit is also blocked by a barge. Thanks everyone for your understanding and cooperation.

This morning, waiting for the fog to lift, some rowers decided to repair the “Goose Fence” and make it easier to use. Here’s how it works:

To OPEN the main fence, carry the 3 buckets along the dock’s edge, over to the 4th bucket near the pillars, and line them up between the 2 concrete pillars, out of the way.

To CLOSE the fence, reverse the process. If the buckets have been lined up, the tape should not be impossibly tangled.

A smaller opening can be made if not all the dock space is needed, by moving fewer buckets--but keep them lined up at the edge, not stacked.

Don’t empty the buckets and stack them on the concrete pad. Keep the buckets partly filled with water at all times, so they won’t be blown into the river. CLOSE the fence if you’re the last boat in, and no one is preparing to launch. Don’t…

Last pictures of the album. I saw it Wed and Fri (tonight)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DNdCbAd55DXWFb3DA

I can’t join the social paddle and just released #16. Have fun - it looks like a lovely evening.