djlewis Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Just a thought. Anybody try it before? Wonder what the security will be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I bet security will be as it was for the fourth of july - no one will be able to get close to the duck boats on private craft. I would imagine they'd have that part of the river blocked off...pru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 I bet security will be as it was for the fourth of july - no one will be able to get close to the duck boats on private craft. I would imagine they'd have that part of the river blocked off...pruYeah, probably true -- sigh.But for the Fourth, I though boats could get on that part of the river. Never did it myself, but have heard tales (probably here). IIRC, the problem was competing with wall-to-wall powerboats -- it took literally hours to get out, as the flotilla unwound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 The launch for the 4th is a bit up the river complete with a small parking area that was full (on the fourth) wherein we parked across the street in what may have been a Trader Joe's. I'd agree that you won't be able to get near the boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOconnor Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 There must be a way to find out the boating restrictions on the Charles for this event. I wonder if the Boston Harbor patrol would have any idea? Even if they don't know, they may know who would know. I looked for a few minutes online but couldn't find out any information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I have a friend calling various authorities to find out info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 TV news just said they'll be a "security zone" on the river starting at 10am, with violators subject to arrest, and that includes kayakers. Looks like there will be friendlier places to be on the water tomorrow than the Charles!pru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Yup -- this story on Boston.com confirms your report, Pru...Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief Daniel Linskey... said a security zone would be created on the river starting at 10 a.m. that will remain in effect until 2 p.m. Anyone who violates that zone – in the past people have swum into the area and kayaked into the area – will be arrested, he said. The Coast Guard, Environmental Police and other public safety agencies with marine units are assisting with security.He also said that the duck boats will travel further away from the shore than they have in the past. And he asked parade attendees not to throw baseballs or other objects out towards the players, which has also happened previously.Understandable. Edited November 2, 2013 by djlewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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