Merry Pier boat launch project a success

Record staff

launch ramp. The project allowed for the launching of 23 boats.

Although some at Town Hall were uncertain about the feasibility of launching from the wharf, the pilot project that ran last week from Thursday to Saturday seems to have alleviated all doubts.

A team of volunteers that included Councillor Jean-guy Gingras took care of the launchings and everything went smoothly with the help of a crane.

This initiative came about as a result of requests from Magog boat owner who until now had to make a 45-minute drive to the Bryant wharf use the privatelyowned facilities of the Merry Club marina with its additional costs.