Jordanelle

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As I reported, I launched on the PWC ramp yesterday. Well, I was probably very lucky I didn't damage the boat. I drove back up today - the water was pretty clear so I could see the hazards. The end of the ramp is still in the water but only about 3'. There are quite a few rocks, similar to the ones that line the ramp, under the water, on and past the end of the ramp. I have a 16' tracker and yesterday, it was bumpy but I was able to launch and retrieve without getting stuck. The problem is without the wedge dock, one has to beach on either side of the ramp. On the east under the water is an orange steel fence post sticking up. A boat might clear it, but if not it could cause some damage. I happened to go west, where there is a round piece of cement, formed in the bottom of a 5 gal bucket under the water. I happened to miss it yesterday, but could easily cause some damage. My assessment - I was thinking of going back tomorrow morning. I have reconsidered, I am not brave enough to launch at PWC until there is more water. I did tell the CO and he was going to see if the fence post could be removed or marked. They have never had the water this low so were unaware of the post.

Now the good news. On the main ramp, they have put the wedge dock in. The ice is still there but very thin and very rotten. The ice has receded from shore enough for that wedge dock. I suspect it will not be launchable tomorrow, but maybe by the weekend. Also they have fixed the camera on the main launch - it is quite a distance away, but you might be able to see online.