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Sep 20, 2018

Pissed-Off Paddlers Sue Over Potomac Access Affected By Trump’s Golf Habit

Each time Trump visits the course, the Coast Guard restricts access to the river.

Jul 25, 2017

Coast Guard Reverses Course, Says Potomac River Will Be Accessible To Paddlers During Trump’s Golf Outings

“We’re trying to identify a set of permanent security zone boundaries that don’t incorporate the entire river,” a spokesperson says.

Jul 17, 2017

Given Trump’s Golf Habits, The Coast Guard Plans To Cut Off Potomac River Access

Boaters worry that that the president’s golf game will ruin a popular two-mile stretch of the Potomac River near the Trump National Golf Club.

Mar 28, 2016

Small Boat Overturns, And 17 People End Up In The Potomac

There are no reported injuries.

Jan 17, 2009

Planning To Kayak To The Inauguration? Don’t.

Well, so much for the bright idea of utilizing local waterways to break through the Inaugural gridlock on Tuesday. According to WTOP, 40 Coast Guard vessels will be stationed south of the Wilson Bridge, in part to patrol the waters for intrepid paddlers who thought that they could beat the congestion by kayaking to the ceremony. There is a water taxi which you can take from Alexandria to Maine Avenue (tickets can be had here),…

 
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