This does not apply specifically to human-powered boats, but is a reminder that bad weather may be on the way this weekend. Really bad weather. Plan your programs and trips for the weekend accordingly.
Be safe.
From: Waterways Management Division
Re: Hurricane Irene
Date: August 25, 2011
Revision No: 0
CGAN NUMBER: 2011-058
1. Hurricane Irene may impact waters of the Sector New York Captain of the Port Zone beginning Saturday evening. All vessels and facilities should review their heavy weather and hurricane plan. The Sector New York Maritime Heavy Weather and Hurricane plan can be found at: http://homeport.uscg.mil/newyork >Port Directory > Local Contingency Plans > 01. Hurricane and Severe Weather Plan
2. Pleasure crafts are advised to seek safe harbor if weather conditions begin to deteriorate.
3. Drawbridges may not be operating if sustained winds reach 35 knots.
4. All commercial vessel and barges greater than 500 gross tons should make preparations and preliminary arrangements for safe mooring.
5. Mariners are strongly advised to closely monitor NOAA weather and local radio broadcasts for updated warnings of this storm.
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