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Descant · 05-31-2015, 01:56 PM

Remember when Memorial Day was May 30? Sometimes a mid-week holiday? This year, Memorial Day weekend started May 22. Sometimes, I think I liked it better when holidays were on "the" day instead of Monday. From ice-out (April 24+/- ) to May 22 is a huge difference compared to May 30, and maybe later when it was mid-week. So I'm sympathetic to the marinas.

However, I also understand the frustration of calling several weeks ahead, and not being launched.

A group of friends on the island cancelled and rescheduled some events this year because boats weren't in the water, so this was reflective of several marinas. We also did some ride-sharing.

Next year, call ahead, as you did, then call a few days ahead to ask for a progress report. If no progress, get on the forum. I'm sure some of us will give you a ride.

05-31-2015, 01:56 PM	#15
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,328 Thanks: 1,332 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,051 Posts	Memorial Day is when? Remember when Memorial Day was May 30? Sometimes a mid-week holiday? This year, Memorial Day weekend started May 22. Sometimes, I think I liked it better when holidays were on "the" day instead of Monday. From ice-out (April 24+/- ) to May 22 is a huge difference compared to May 30, and maybe later when it was mid-week. So I'm sympathetic to the marinas. However, I also understand the frustration of calling several weeks ahead, and not being launched. A group of friends on the island cancelled and rescheduled some events this year because boats weren't in the water, so this was reflective of several marinas. We also did some ride-sharing. Next year, call ahead, as you did, then call a few days ahead to ask for a progress report. If no progress, get on the forum. I'm sure some of us will give you a ride.