The Chelsea Amateur Radio Club traditionally officiates at the Manchester Canoe Race each Spring along the River Raisin. This year was no exception. See below for the photographs.



Not visible in this photo are enumerated markers along the length of the race path. These enable professionals to locate canoes in need of assistance in a rapid fashion. Were we at the Chelsea Amateur Radio Club to become aware of such a need, we could report to authorities the precise location where the help was needed. For most serious incidences, 911 would of course be called. But there are other minor incidences where life or limb is not threatened but assistance would be beneficial. For those incidences, the local fire authority had its own volunteers on site to provide rapid aid.