The Main Street Landing dock ain’t what it used to be.
In past years, organizers of the Antique and Classic Boat Show were able to moor the majority of the participating craft along the Main Street dock. This year, however, they were forced to seek additional dock space from neighbouring marinas on account of the Main Street dock being about 15 feet shorter.
This, according to District of Sicamous operations manager Randy Hand, has to do with a nautical hit and run that occurred at the end of May.
Hand told the News that the last section of the dock had to be removed after being struck by a presumably larger boat.
“This dock is an older wooden structure, and when we removed the decking material to view and assess the structural damage, it was determined that, for public safety, this section of the dock would be removed from service,” Hand explained in an email. “It’s unfortunate, but often the public docks get struck and operators think nothing of it and leave without taking responsibility, leaving it to the district for repairs.”
Organizers of the boat show were successful in getting support and additional dock space, and the show is set to run on Saturday, Aug. 10.
