The future of our club depends on it

July 28, 2023
The newly purchased dredge arrives

After a long process of researching, negotiations, and logistics coordination our dredge has arrived thanks to the tireless work of our dredging committee and many members.
​A special thanks to Diamond Reef for allowing our members to store our trailers there during this operation.

August 10, 2023
Equipment preperation begins

The engine on the dredge has been completely serviced and checked out.
It is reported to run well and be ready for service.

Saturday August 26, 2023
The dredging crew hard at work making the necessary repairs
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Tuesday September 12, 2023
The preparation for the fall 2023 dredging season continues
Here is a video by Paul Atkins demonstrating the propulsion system operation.

​February 12th 2024
There’s lots of preparation for dredging taking place!
A timeline is being created to identify all the pieces that need to come together.
A meeting of the dredging committee is being scheduled.
Dredging permits have been posted per the requirements of Army Corp of Engineers, DEC and Canal Corp.
Bob Conrad is preparing the training materials for operating the dredge.  RCYC who has been dredging for 10 years will be invited to attend.
The turbidity curtains vendors have been contacted for pricing.  We will be purchasing them from a Massachusetts vendor which allows us to pick them up and save the shipping expenses.
The dewatering sites will be created in the next few weeks.