Knapps and Kent Narrows shoaling

[CALIX]

Nope, no change to the north channel at Kent Narrows still as of 7/30. I've been through on my 21' Zodiac at night at low tide and gone back and forth to see just how bad it really is and I can tell you that there's about 4' on the red marker side. While this might be fine for smaller power boats, it's absolutely unacceptable otherwise. I am probably going to take the plunge and move over to the western shore.

I keep hearing about the markers being moved as well, etc., but I am not holding my breath.

[aa3jy]

Originally Posted by CALIX

Nope, no change to the north channel at Kent Narrows still as of 7/30. I've been through on my 21' Zodiac at night at low tide and gone back and forth to see just how bad it really is and I can tell you that there's about 4' on the red marker side. While this might be fine for smaller power boats, it's absolutely unacceptable otherwise. I am probably going to take the plunge and move over to the western shore.

I keep hearing about the markers being moved as well, etc., but I am not holding my breath.

Thanks Calax for the update. Anyway to sound the outside the green side of the channelat various time of the tidal change? I remember several years there where temp. green markers placed before they dredged. Also Joe Palmeranz, general manager of Piney Narrows, is also a good source for local knowledge as he usually posts temp(unofficial charts) of the affected area at the marina.

Thanks again,

Clay
s/v 'Tango
Lankford Bay Marina
Chester River,Md.

[CALIX]

Good news on the Kent Narrows shoaling problem! While a new marker setup was finally installed in August or so, I was recently copied on a letter from the Corps regarding the preparation of an environmental document for a project that will dredge the north channel. This maintenance dredging is to remove materials to a depth of 7' MLLW plus one or two feet of allowable overdepth. The material will be placed behind "pre-constructed" breakwaters to create tidal wetlands on the spit of land to the west of the channel - it's part of the Ferry Point Habitat Restoration Project designed by local sponsors of which Queen Anne's County Parks/DPW is the lead. No dates in the letter, but it's good news and progress.

[chef2sail]

Good to hear.

We transited a few times in the fall on our way to and from the Wye River and bumped a few times in the middle of the channel on the North side.

dave

[aa3jy]

Originally Posted by CALIX

Good news on the Kent Narrows shoaling problem! While a new marker setup was finally installed in August or so, I was recently copied on a letter from the Corps regarding the preparation of an environmental document for a project that will dredge the north channel. This maintenance dredging is to remove materials to a depth of 7' MLLW plus one or two feet of allowable overdepth. The material will be placed behind "pre-constructed" breakwaters to create tidal wetlands on the spit of land to the west of the channel - it's part of the Ferry Point Habitat Restoration Project designed by local sponsors of which Queen Anne's County Parks/DPW is the lead. No dates in the letter, but it's good news and progress.

I believe a few of the area businesses in particular Piney Narrows Marina led by Joe Palmerantz(sp?) may be leading the charge with this..as he is a good source as to the current conditions in the Narrows.

[aa3jy]

Originally Posted by aa3jy

I believe a few of the area businesses in particular Piney Narrows Marina led by Joe Palmerantz(sp?) may be leading the charge with this..as he is a good source as to the current conditions in the Narrows.

For review...

http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Naviga...ices/12-01.pdf

[DRFerron]

Thanks for posting that aa.

If I remember correctly, they dredged the channel a few years ago. Probably, the topography and current will make this a periodic necessity.

[SVAuspicious]

Not probably - definitely. Unfortunately resource don't keep up with the impact of regular current flow and storm damage.

[Harvey Gem]

Are there any reports on conditions at Knapps and Kent Narrows this spring?