Re: Protecting racked shells during a flood
Hi All, ? Went to the boathouse at around 4 PM.?? Not looking good.?? The level water was about 5 ft below the boathouse.?? If you believe in prayers…pray!? -anne ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Jonathan Wright Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:01 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [yankeerowing] Protecting racked shells during a flood ? These are Irene levels and rising. Thanks to everyone fortaking such careful and preemptive action. ? To state the obvious, as the river rises, it expands into its flood plain which vastly increase the storage capacity. To ge to the floor of our boathouse, the water would first need to fill everything lower, including virtually all of the marina property, (all the other boathouse floors are below ours), the aqua vita area etc. ? If it gets to that point we should open the side door and the overhead door, to allow the water in, and out, to lower the risk of water lifting the bh up. It is wood….. ? Jonathan ? ? Good morning everyone!? ? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.? The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.? If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.? Please be careful over the coming days. ?May we be able to row again soon! ? 
Carol and her dog.?
? ? On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
? Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so. ? On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio <gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
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>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
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Re: Protecting racked shells during a flood
Thank you Jonathan! ?
Jaime Caron, LICSW
CARON Clinical Consulting
jcaronmsw@...
413.584.1821
(She/Her/Hers)
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On Jul 11, 2023, at 10:01 AM, Jonathan Wright <waterrat@...> wrote:
These are Irene levels and rising. Thanks to everyone fortaking such careful and preemptive action. ? To state the obvious, as the river rises, it expands into its flood plain which vastly increase the storage capacity. To ge to the floor of our boathouse, the water would first need to fill everything lower, including virtually all of the marina property, (all the other boathouse floors are below ours), the aqua vita area etc. ? If it gets to that point we should open the side door and the overhead door, to allow the water in, and out, to lower the risk of water lifting the bh up. It is wood….. ? Jonathan ? ? Good morning everyone!? ? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.? The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.? If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.? Please be careful over the coming days. ?May we be able to row again soon! ? <image001.jpg>
Carol and her dog.? ?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
? Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so. ? On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open?
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via??<zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>?
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.?
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.?
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ???
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>?
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>?
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>?
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>?
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>?
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>?
>> Bob
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On Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 11:09?AM e < wrower@...> wrote: Thanks to all for guarding against the worst?possible scenario.
In the words of Joe Namath; ?"I guarantee" the water level will not reach the boathouse floor.
And Jonothan makes a good point....
Go Jets
On Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 10:01?AM Jonathan Wright < waterrat@...> wrote: These are Irene levels and rising. Thanks to everyone fortaking such careful and preemptive action. ? To state the obvious, as the river rises, it expands into its flood plain which vastly increase the storage capacity. To ge to the floor of our boathouse, the water would first need to fill everything lower, including virtually all of the marina property, (all the other boathouse floors are below ours), the aqua vita area etc. ? If it gets to that point we should open the side door and the overhead door, to allow the water in, and out, to lower the risk of water lifting the bh up. It is wood….. ? Jonathan ? ? Good morning everyone!? ? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.? The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.? If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.? Please be careful over the coming days.? May we be able to row again soon! ? 
Carol and her dog.?
?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
? Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so. ? On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio <gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
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Re: Protecting racked shells during a flood
Thanks to all for guarding against the worst?possible scenario.
In the words of Joe Namath; ?"I guarantee" the water level will not reach the boathouse floor.
And Jonothan makes a good point....
Go Jets
On Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 10:01?AM Jonathan Wright < waterrat@...> wrote: These are Irene levels and rising. Thanks to everyone fortaking such careful and preemptive action. ? To state the obvious, as the river rises, it expands into its flood plain which vastly increase the storage capacity. To ge to the floor of our boathouse, the water would first need to fill everything lower, including virtually all of the marina property, (all the other boathouse floors are below ours), the aqua vita area etc. ? If it gets to that point we should open the side door and the overhead door, to allow the water in, and out, to lower the risk of water lifting the bh up. It is wood….. ? Jonathan ? ? Good morning everyone!? ? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.? The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.? If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.? Please be careful over the coming days.? May we be able to row again soon! ? 
Carol and her dog.?
?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
? Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so. ? On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio <gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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Re: YRC - Pictures - Posting on YRC Website
Hi Jaime. My photos can be posted! Thanks. Sally President, NCR ?Board of Directors?
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On Jul 10, 2023, at 2:12 PM, Jaime Caron <jaimemsw@...> wrote:
? Hello all! ?
I hope this finds you all well. ?I trust you all are like me and are looking closely at the river height and flow AND really missing our rowing time on the river! ?We are all looking forward to the waters receding so we can get back out there and enjoy this beautiful stretch of water we are so fortunate to have nearby. ?
Today, I am writing about the terrific pictures that Peter has so generously taken of YRC rowers on the river and shared with the club. ?Moi has received new pictures from Peter. ?The board decided that it would be best to inquire with club members about permissions to post pictures on the website. ?We are asking that anyone who does NOT want to have their picture posted on the website to let me know by JULY 21, 2023 that you wish to opt out. Otherwise, we will assume that you consent to have your picture posted on the website.?
Please note that we intend to integrate this inquiry into the application/waiver process at the beginning of the season starting next year. ?The application will reflect an opting out option. ?Thanks for your attention. ?
Be well, stay cool, and stay dry! Jaime
Jaime Caron, LICSW
CARON Clinical Consulting
jcaronmsw@...
413.584.1821
(She/Her/Hers)
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Re: Protecting racked shells during a flood
These are Irene levels and rising. Thanks to everyone fortaking such careful and preemptive action. ? To state the obvious, as the river rises, it expands into its flood plain which vastly increase the storage capacity. To ge to the floor of our boathouse, the water would first need to fill everything lower, including virtually all of the marina property, (all the other boathouse floors are below ours), the aqua vita area etc. ? If it gets to that point we should open the side door and the overhead door, to allow the water in, and out, to lower the risk of water lifting the bh up. It is wood….. ? Jonathan ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Jaime Caron Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 6:50 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [yankeerowing] Protecting racked shells during a flood ? Good morning everyone!? ? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.? The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.? If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.? Please be careful over the coming days. ?May we be able to row again soon! ? 
Carol and her dog.?
?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
? Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so. ? On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio <gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
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>>
>>
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Re: Protecting racked shells during a flood
Thanks so much, Carol!!! It’s so nice to have friends looking after my boat. Sunny and very dry here in the mountains.?
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On Jul 11, 2023, at 7:17 AM, Carol MacColl, Paradise Copies, Inc <carol@...> wrote:
? Hi Christina - We moved your boat to a higher rack and are keeping an eye on the boathouse. The river is predicted to crest later today so hopefully the danger will have passed by Thursday/Friday. Enjoy your trip. I don’t think you have anything to worry about.? On Jul 11, 2023, at 9:07 AM, Sally Linowski <slinowski@...> wrote:
? I think If anyone wants to store their single in the NCR fenced area during this time, let me know. We have some outdoor rack space and space for lowboys too. Sally On Jul 11, 2023, at 8:40 AM, Halley Glier <halley.glier@...> wrote:
? Thank you Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie! Scary stuff to see the river so high like this!
-Halley On Jul 11, 2023, at 7:44 AM, nancywdiessner <nwdiessner@...> wrote:
? Yes, so many thanks to Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie for acting quickly and cautiously to care for the boats and boathouse. If there's any way I can help, please call on me. Nancy Thank you all for taking good care of the boats and boathouse.?
Moi On Jul 11, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Jaime Caron <jaimemsw@...> wrote:
?Good morning everyone!? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.?
The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.?
If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.?
Please be careful over the coming days.? May we be able to row again soon! ?
Be well!? Jaime <image0.jpeg> Carol and her dog.?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
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Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so.
On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
CLAIRE BOND POTTER |?THE NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH?
PROFESSOR OF HISTORY EMERITUS CHECK OUT MY PODCAST, "?" AND MY SUBSTACK,
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Re: Protecting racked shells during a flood
Hi Christina - We moved your boat to a higher rack and are keeping an eye on the boathouse. The river is predicted to crest later today so hopefully the danger will have passed by Thursday/Friday. Enjoy your trip. I don’t think you have anything to worry about.?
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On Jul 11, 2023, at 9:07 AM, Sally Linowski <slinowski@...> wrote:
? I think If anyone wants to store their single in the NCR fenced area during this time, let me know. We have some outdoor rack space and space for lowboys too. Sally On Jul 11, 2023, at 8:40 AM, Halley Glier <halley.glier@...> wrote:
? Thank you Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie! Scary stuff to see the river so high like this!
-Halley On Jul 11, 2023, at 7:44 AM, nancywdiessner <nwdiessner@...> wrote:
? Yes, so many thanks to Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie for acting quickly and cautiously to care for the boats and boathouse. If there's any way I can help, please call on me. Nancy Thank you all for taking good care of the boats and boathouse.?
Moi On Jul 11, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Jaime Caron <jaimemsw@...> wrote:
?Good morning everyone!? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.?
The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.?
If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.?
Please be careful over the coming days.? May we be able to row again soon! ?
Be well!? Jaime <image0.jpeg> Carol and her dog.?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
?
Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so.
On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
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I think If anyone wants to store their single in the NCR fenced area during this time, let me know. We have some outdoor rack space and space for lowboys too. Sally
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On Jul 11, 2023, at 8:40 AM, Halley Glier <halley.glier@...> wrote:
? Thank you Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie! Scary stuff to see the river so high like this!
-Halley On Jul 11, 2023, at 7:44 AM, nancywdiessner <nwdiessner@...> wrote:
? Yes, so many thanks to Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie for acting quickly and cautiously to care for the boats and boathouse. If there's any way I can help, please call on me. Nancy Thank you all for taking good care of the boats and boathouse.?
Moi On Jul 11, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Jaime Caron <jaimemsw@...> wrote:
?Good morning everyone!? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.?
The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.?
If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.?
Please be careful over the coming days.? May we be able to row again soon! ?
Be well!? Jaime <image0.jpeg> Carol and her dog.?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
?
Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so.
On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
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Help! I am in Colorado. It appears that my boat may have been moved to a higher rack or outside? If so, thanks. If not, I am home late Thursday night and will move it on Friday. Perhaps over to the Amherst BH. I can ask Bill.?
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On Jul 11, 2023, at 5:44 AM, nancywdiessner <nwdiessner@...> wrote:
? Yes, so many thanks to Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie for acting quickly and cautiously to care for the boats and boathouse. If there's any way I can help, please call on me. Nancy Thank you all for taking good care of the boats and boathouse.?
Moi On Jul 11, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Jaime Caron <jaimemsw@...> wrote:
?Good morning everyone!? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.?
The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.?
If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.?
Please be careful over the coming days.? May we be able to row again soon! ?
Be well!? Jaime <image0.jpeg> Carol and her dog.?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
?
Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so.
On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Thank you Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie! Scary stuff to see the river so high like this!
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On Jul 11, 2023, at 7:44 AM, nancywdiessner <nwdiessner@...> wrote:
? Yes, so many thanks to Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie for acting quickly and cautiously to care for the boats and boathouse. If there's any way I can help, please call on me. Nancy Thank you all for taking good care of the boats and boathouse.?
Moi On Jul 11, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Jaime Caron <jaimemsw@...> wrote:
?Good morning everyone!? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.?
The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.?
If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.?
Please be careful over the coming days.? May we be able to row again soon! ?
Be well!? Jaime <image0.jpeg> Carol and her dog.?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
?
Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so.
On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Yes, so many thanks to Jaime, Anita, Carol, and Ernie for acting quickly and cautiously to care for the boats and boathouse. If there's any way I can help, please call on me. Nancy
Thank you all for taking good care of the boats and boathouse.?
Moi On Jul 11, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Jaime Caron <jaimemsw@...> wrote:
?Good morning everyone!? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.?
The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.?
If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.?
Please be careful over the coming days.? May we be able to row again soon! ?
Be well!? Jaime <image0.jpeg> Carol and her dog.?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
?
Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so.
On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Thank you all for taking good care of the boats and boathouse.?
Moi
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On Jul 11, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Jaime Caron <jaimemsw@...> wrote:
? Good morning everyone!? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.?
The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.?
If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.?
Please be careful over the coming days. ?May we be able to row again soon! ?
Be well!? Jaime <image0.jpeg> Carol and her dog.?
On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
?
Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so.
On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Good morning everyone!? Report from the boathouse this morning is that things keep rising and the view has changed. Gary’s docks for the motor boats have found a new spot down river.?
The water is now 7-10’ feet from the boathouse. While we cannot know whether the water will make it up to the boathouse, in an abundance of caution a few of us (thank you Ernie, Carol and Anita) moved some boats around so that all the boats on the floor are up in a rack. We also put the boat that was on the lowest rail on the outside rack up on the top rail.?
If you are concerned about your own private boat, you should consider moving it to wherever you feel is best. Like Sally and Glo, I moved my boat, largely to open up a space higher for the lower boats.?
Please be careful over the coming days. ?May we be able to row again soon! ?
Be well!? Jaime  Carol and her dog.?
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On Jul 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, cpotter258 <potterc@...> wrote:
?
Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so.
On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Just stopped by the bh on my way home from BDL.?Water level about 3 feet (?) below the level of the top section of the wooden
ramp. ?Flow was pretty calm right at the ramp; less so out at the docks and under the bridge!?
?
NWS water stage at 30.1 feet at 1:00 am when I took this picture.? Graph shows water level topping out at ~35.3 feet in the
next 24 hrs.? Given that the bh is well above where these ramps are, the outlook seems promising…
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Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to
move it before I leave if so.
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On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio <gdifulvio1@...> wrote:
Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
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> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.?
Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
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>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
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>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
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>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
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>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
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>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
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Re: Protecting racked shells during a flood
Can someone give some clarity: is the river going to rise as high as the boathouse tomorrow? Because I am supposed to go to Cambridge early in the morning, and I will need to move it before I leave if so.
On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM Gloria DiFulvio < gdifulvio1@...> wrote: Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via <zzooey=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
> Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
> We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years.? I would personally like to move Leslies.? Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now.? Any other ideas ??
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
>>
>> ?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
>> can provide.? But here's my memory:
>>
>> The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
>> the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
>> against the rack above.
>>
>> The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
>> essentially "sink".? The way to do that is:
>>? ?- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
>>? ?- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
>>? ? ? ?the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
>>? ? ? ?out a way to secure it there.
>>? ?- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
>> Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
>>
>> The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
>> the boat can essentially "sink in place."
>>
>> Happy to do this if it's warranted.? Not sure how high things may rise....
>>
>> Bob
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-- CLAIRE BOND POTTER |?THE NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH?
PROFESSOR OF HISTORY EMERITUS CHECK OUT MY PODCAST, "?" AND MY SUBSTACK,
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Re: Protecting racked shells during a flood
Sally and I have taken our boats. We moved Lise’s boat to Sally’s high spot. The spots on the right (my spot and Lise’s spot) are open
Gloria
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On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, ZZooey via groups.io <zzooey@...> wrote:
?I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years. I would personally like to move Leslies. Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now. Any other ideas ??
On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
can provide. But here's my memory:
The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
against the rack above.
The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
essentially "sink". The way to do that is:
- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
out a way to secure it there.
- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
the boat can essentially "sink in place."
Happy to do this if it's warranted. Not sure how high things may rise....
Bob
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Re: Protecting racked shells during a flood
I would think letting them sink would beat the hell out of them.
Just my opinion . If we have to move boats let’s do it. But those noaa predictions are iffy.
We could set up are two more aluminum boat racks if necessary. Or people could transport private boats home temporarily. The Projections look high- but I have never seen our boathouse in trouble in all my years. I would personally like to move Leslies. Up high as possible. It’s on the floor now. Any other ideas ??
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Show quoted text
On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:29 PM, Bob Sproull <rfsproull@...> wrote:
?I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
can provide. But here's my memory:
The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
against the rack above.
The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
essentially "sink". The way to do that is:
- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
out a way to secure it there.
- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
the boat can essentially "sink in place."
Happy to do this if it's warranted. Not sure how high things may rise....
Bob
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Protecting racked shells during a flood
I've been looking on the 'net for good info on this, with a better explanation than I
can provide. But here's my memory:
The problem with flooding in a boathouse is that the boats are stored upside-down, and
the water will lift/float them (air trapped inside the upside-down hull) and break the boat
against the rack above.
The solution is to let the water into the trapped area of the shell, so that the shell can
essentially "sink". The way to do that is:
- open all the "ports" that keep watertight compartments tight
- take a length of plastic tubing, and tape one end of it to the highest point INSIDE
the hull (pt 1), run the tube outside the hull and up, above pt 1, and figure
out a way to secure it there.
- do that for the washbox and every watertight compartment
Simple plastic tubing, 3/8 or 1/2 diameter is fine.
The idea is to let the air inside the trapped space escape as the water rises, so that
the boat can essentially "sink in place."
Happy to do this if it's warranted. Not sure how high things may rise....
Bob
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YRC - Pictures - Posting on YRC Website
Hello all! ?
I hope this finds you all well. ?I trust you all are like me and are looking closely at the river height and flow AND really missing our rowing time on the river! ?We are all looking forward to the waters receding so we can get back out there and enjoy this beautiful stretch of water we are so fortunate to have nearby. ?
Today, I am writing about the terrific pictures that Peter has so generously taken of YRC rowers on the river and shared with the club. ?Moi has received new pictures from Peter. ?The board decided that it would be best to inquire with club members about permissions to post pictures on the website. ?We are asking that anyone who does NOT want to have their picture posted on the website to let me know by JULY 21, 2023 that you wish to opt out. Otherwise, we will assume that you consent to have your picture posted on the website.?
Please note that we intend to integrate this inquiry into the application/waiver process at the beginning of the season starting next year. ?The application will reflect an opting out option. ?Thanks for your attention. ?
Be well, stay cool, and stay dry! Jaime
Jaime Caron, LICSW
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