Dean's Cove....Cayuga Lake

[Myles Kaufman]

I have been launching at Dean's for many years.  Just noticed yesterday that there are two pre-fab wooden launching docks covered up on the north side of the existing launch.  Does anyone have any info if these are going to be used for an additional launching ramp or possibly just to extend the original one that is currently there?  It would be nice to have another ramp as there are many times when the 'waiting line' is long and slow in moving.  Also noticed that there are going to be new wooden steps to be built from the upper parking lot down to the launch area.  Looks like a major project, but at least there are finally going to be some upgrades.  Also what is desperately needed is for a lamp post to be placed at the end of the existing dock as the one in the launch area does not light up the launching dock sufficiently.  Either that, or modify the current one to shine at the launching area where it's needed most.

Edited November 13, 2023 by Myles Kaufman
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[Myles Kaufman]

On 11/13/2023 at 4:37 AM, Myles Kaufman said:

On 11/13/2023 at 4:37 AM, Myles Kaufman said:

I have been launching at Dean's for many years.  Just noticed yesterday that there are two pre-fab wooden launching docks covered up on the north side of the existing launch parking lot.  Does anyone have any info if these are going to be used for an additional launching ramp or possibly just to extend the original one that is currently there?  It would be nice to have another ramp as there are many times when the 'waiting line' is long and slow in moving.  Also noticed that there are going to be new wooden steps to be built from the upper parking lot down to the launch area.  Looks like a major project, but at least there are finally going to be some upgrades.  Also what is desperately needed is for a lamp post to be placed at the end of the existing dock as the one in the launch area does not light up the launching dock sufficiently.  Either that, or modify the current one to shine at the launching area where it's needed most.

It appears as though there will NOT be another launching ramp nor an extension of the existing one unfortunately!  However, the original decking on the current ramp is slated to be replaced with the two new sections provided.  So that's the end of that story!

 

[Bo Hunter]

I light at the top of the steps and  casting over the parking lot.

I  would like to add to my Christmas list Myles. Along with your wishes.