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Misty Blue · 10-23-2007, 09:05 PM

Is Columbus day a reasonable date for ATON removal? In my mind yes. We went out to dinner in the old Misty last Sunday night and were pleasently suprised to have the lights between Center Harbor and Long Island still in service. But I did not extect it.

After Columbus day I expect the lighted ATONs to be out. Just as I expect there to be a delay for NHMP or marina services. The season, although we may not want to admit or accept it, is over. If you'r sailing at this time of year you had better accept that you are more or less on your own.

I like Airwaves idea of a spot on the NHMP website for ATON outages. I never go on the blue water without checking the latest Local Notice to Mariners. It would be an easy thing to keep up, serve as a goal for the NHMP to maintain a "ZERO OUTAGE" status and possibly help with liability issues.

When all is said and done I have to admit that the NHMP does an excellent job in maintaining the THOUSANDS of ATONs in the states waters. The job is huge and they deserve our respect and thanks for a job well done.

Misty Blue.

10-23-2007, 09:05 PM	#28
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Lights out? Is Columbus day a reasonable date for ATON removal? In my mind yes. We went out to dinner in the old Misty last Sunday night and were pleasently suprised to have the lights between Center Harbor and Long Island still in service. But I did not extect it. After Columbus day I expect the lighted ATONs to be out. Just as I expect there to be a delay for NHMP or marina services. The season, although we may not want to admit or accept it, is over. If you'r sailing at this time of year you had better accept that you are more or less on your own. I like Airwaves idea of a spot on the NHMP website for ATON outages. I never go on the blue water without checking the latest Local Notice to Mariners. It would be an easy thing to keep up, serve as a goal for the NHMP to maintain a "ZERO OUTAGE" status and possibly help with liability issues. When all is said and done I have to admit that the NHMP does an excellent job in maintaining the THOUSANDS of ATONs in the states waters. The job is huge and they deserve our respect and thanks for a job well done. Misty Blue.