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Author Topic: Boat squatters threaten race  (Read 5079 times)
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« on: June 15, 2004, 02:05:47 PM »
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Boat squatters anchored in Vancouver's False Creek are causing a typhoon for this weekend's Dragon Boat Festival.

The flotilla of 20 freeloading boat owners, who anchor in picture-perfect public waters near Science World, are blocking the race lanes and finishing line.


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« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2004, 02:55:40 PM »
what did they do in the past when the race course was from cambie bridge to science world???
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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2004, 12:55:22 AM »
I think they were still there in previous years... its just that they weren't in the way of the finish line previously. Wink
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« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2004, 07:24:01 AM »
WOO HOO good news, Global TV reported last night that the ALCAN people had a meething with the city / coast guard / police and they will be towing any boats that are not moved and in the way of the race course by Thursday morning.
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« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2004, 08:14:36 PM »
I am pleased to say, as I look out onto False Creek that there are now 0 boats in the way for this weekend.
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« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2004, 11:24:48 PM »
Dragon Boat Races Back On Track
http://vancouver.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=bc_boats20040617
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