A high-tide flooded the Chestertown marina area and Fish Whistle Restaurant parking lot Wednesday morning during what is described as a “low high-tide.” Tonight another high tide could threaten the area once again.
As Mayor Chris Cerino and Sultan Education Foundation President Drew McMullen point out, these flood tides could have drastic impacts on Chestertown’s image and economic future. If a tide like this occurred during Downrigging Weekend, one of the Eastern Shore’s premier events could be terminated.
“Many people don’t realize that high tides constantly flood this area,” McMullen says. This one, though, is higher than usual. Dock areas, including the town dock at the end of High Street, were submerged.
The 139′ schooner America, a replica of the famous winner of the winner of the 1851 Isle of Wight race, is docked in Chestertown for a single day of tours and a public sail. Crews from America and Sultana hastily covered the slick docks with plywood to encourage visitors to continue their interest in the ship.
Frederick Patt says
So, what’s the solution?
Kristen Owen says
Dredging, dock replacement, bulkhead replacement and raising the property grade. Visit http://www.chestertownwaterfrontcoalition.com, as well as the link below for plan specifics:
https://townofchestertown.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Capital-Budget-Request-2015-16sm.pdf
Lisa Powell says
i’m glad that the high tide was seen by so many today . This is an issue that affects The Fish Whistle all to often. I am the Pastry Chef at FW and am often the first to arrive and have had to wade through water on many occasions . I as well as others keep boots in our vehicles just to be able to get into work some days. This also has a big impact on our customers being able to get in and even at times leave . We have lost lunch and dinner business more times then I care to count . I can defiantly say we will be very happy when this issue is resolved.