The 2011 Potomac River Ramble, originally set for Sunday, September 11, 2011, has been rescheduled due to conditions on the river.
The make-up date is set for Sunday October, 16 2011.
The October make-up paddle will be contingent upon enough participants signing up.
For more information, please visit www.potomacriver.org.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Upper Potomac River Advisory until September 13, 2011
According to Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), the recent Upper Potomac River Advisory has been extended until September 13, 2011 and will be updated at that time if necessary.
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
For more the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
For more the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Upper Potomac River Advisory
On September 7, 2011, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) announced that boating and other recreational use of the Upper Potomac River, including its creeks and streams, should be avoided until September 9, 2011 and will be updated at that time if necessary.
According to DNR, the advisory is based on information received from the National Weather Service and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
Hazardous stages are water levels which pose a threat to non white- water vessels, tubers, swimmers and other recreational users and are caused by wave action, water velocity, and treacherous currents. This hazardous condition may also exist on tributaries of the Potomac River.
This warning does not apply to professionally guided river trips. NRP reminds boaters to always wear a life jacket; it is mandatory to wear a USCG approved life jacket while boating on the upper Potomac River from November 15 to May 15.
For more the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
NOTE: see the updated Upper Potomac River advisory.
According to DNR, the advisory is based on information received from the National Weather Service and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
Hazardous stages are water levels which pose a threat to non white- water vessels, tubers, swimmers and other recreational users and are caused by wave action, water velocity, and treacherous currents. This hazardous condition may also exist on tributaries of the Potomac River.
This warning does not apply to professionally guided river trips. NRP reminds boaters to always wear a life jacket; it is mandatory to wear a USCG approved life jacket while boating on the upper Potomac River from November 15 to May 15.
For more the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
NOTE: see the updated Upper Potomac River advisory.
Hurricane Katia Rip Currents
Ocean kayakers along the Mid Atlantic coastline could encounter high surf, rip currents and other hurricane-related threats.
With the offshore passage of Hurricane Katia, the National Weather Service has issued an advisory warning of possible life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
The Coast Guard is urging mariners and beachgoers to be aware of the dangers of high surf and rip currents in their area.
When offshore storms pass thru the Mid Atlantic, inlets are subject to high surf conditions. Strong currents and shallow water may result in breaking surf in these areas.
Mariners are advised to assess inlet conditions prior to attempting a transit as the surf may create hazardous conditions that limit rescuers' ability to assist victims.
High surf creates rip currents that can drag swimmers away from the beach and lead to drowning when they attempt to fight the current and become exhausted. Rip currents can also affect ocean kayaks that are launched from the surf.
According to the United States Lifesaving Association rip currents cause approximately 100 deaths annually in the United States, more than all other natural hazards except heat and floods.
For more information on rip currents, please visit the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration website.
With the offshore passage of Hurricane Katia, the National Weather Service has issued an advisory warning of possible life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
The Coast Guard is urging mariners and beachgoers to be aware of the dangers of high surf and rip currents in their area.
When offshore storms pass thru the Mid Atlantic, inlets are subject to high surf conditions. Strong currents and shallow water may result in breaking surf in these areas.
Mariners are advised to assess inlet conditions prior to attempting a transit as the surf may create hazardous conditions that limit rescuers' ability to assist victims.
High surf creates rip currents that can drag swimmers away from the beach and lead to drowning when they attempt to fight the current and become exhausted. Rip currents can also affect ocean kayaks that are launched from the surf.
According to the United States Lifesaving Association rip currents cause approximately 100 deaths annually in the United States, more than all other natural hazards except heat and floods.
For more information on rip currents, please visit the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration website.
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