Dear Friends and Families of Calleva and the Riley's Lock area of the Potomac River,
As many of you have seen in the news on televisions, papers, and on-line; there is a proposed shore to shore Security Zone being implemented on the Potomac River outside of the Trump National Golf Course. This has the potential of having a very big impact on all river users that put in down near Calleva at Rileys Lock on the C&O Canal and the Seneca Creek. This area is considered one of the four most popular paddling spots along the Potomac River and also happens to be where Calleva is headquartered and home to many of our instructional camps and programs. On the days when the Security Zone is in effect, Calleva would be forced to relocate all of our Island Day Campers, and a good portion of our sailing, SUP, canoeing, inflatable, and kayaking camps as well.
Of course we would not be the only group impacted by this Security Zone. There are numerous other camps and organizations that come visit this location each day, and during the weekends Calleva and other outfitters teach river (kayaking) classes for kids as well as adults. One particular group that we are involved with is Team River Runner (
https://www.teamriverrunner.org), and every Sunday they run their adaptive paddling to help heal our nation's veterans. This location is ideal for them because of the easy access to the river, and the perfect river features to build skill and confidence. Beyond the multiple groups that depend on this area, there are an equal amount of other recreational boaters that come to the river to fish, waterski, bird watch, powerboat, and enter the waterway to take advantage of this tremendous resource with friends and family. Please help keep this section of the Potomac River open to the Public.
Calleva understands and supports a reasonable Security Zone. In this area, the Potomac River is thousands of feet across and paddling channels and lanes can be clearly marked and patrolled. There are at least a half dozen other options that can be implemented that would not permanently close this section of River.
Please help us by showing your support to keep our Nation's River free and accessible. You can submit a comment here:
http://www.regulations.gov Make sure you copy this docket number to search for this regulation: USCG–2017–0448
We have until Aug 9th, to help shape the outcome of this Interim. If you have any questions regarding this Interim Rule, please submit questions to:
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