The hazard buoys were deployed today (Saturday, May 16) in the lake. The map below shows their location. (click here for printable pdf version) As a reminder, these are placed to identify known hazards, and failure to keep a safe distance from them is at your own peril.
Last summer , there were at least 5 incidents of boaters traveling through the large marked off area near the entrance to Beaver Bay.(labeled “danger shallows” on map) These unfortunate boaters either grounded their boats and required assistance to free themselves, or had to get towed back to the marina due to a damaged prop caused by hitting a rock. Either way, it spoiled what was expected to be a pleasant outing on the lake.
If you see a runaway buoy, (we do have some troublemakers and repeat offenders) please pick it up and return it to the Marina, or contact either John Dackow 518-858-0217 or Clif Wassel 518-461-0714 and let them know where it is located. A few final tweaks and installs will be done in the upcoming days, and as water levels change.
Thanks to:
- All who participated in last Saturday’s buoy prep day–John Peck, Lou DeCunzo, Rich Coffey, Clif Wassel ,Bob Wasiczko and John Dackow,
- Todays deployment volunteers–Clif Wassel, Tim Ripp, Steve Soucar, Steve Atcheson, John Dackow
- The Pecks for:
- use of their pontoons boats, as well as their work boat,
- Kathi Oare and John V’s help and assistance driving
- A special shout out to Mark Werner who assisted in April’s can and bottle collection, but due to editorial staffing cuts, his name was accidentally omitted in the thank you email
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John Dackow
PLPA
518-858-0217