The boardwalk to Barges and and Channel Beaches at the Coalition’s Canapitsit Reserve was recently installed.

The Boat Pumpout on Cuttyhunk is provided by the Coalition free of charge for boaters visiting the island. It is self-service and available to all until October 15. Coalition staff monitors the pumpout daily make sure it is kept tidy and orderly.

It encourages boaters to safely and properly dispose of their wastewater and to reduce the amount of untreated wastewater that would directly be discarded into the Bay.

In other Cuttyhunk news, a new wooden boardwalk leading out to the popular Barges and Channel Beaches at the Coalition’s Canapitsit Reserve has also been installed.

The boardwalk provides greater ease of access to the popular beach. The long walk gets very cobbly and uneven at parts, which has made it difficult for those with mobility issues. The boardwalk also reduces the impact of lots of beachgoers walking across the delicate barrier beach.

The boardwalk does not extend the entire way from the entrance gate to the beach access point, but rather just the final (and rockiest) 200 ft.

“If the boardwalk meets our expectations and fares well this summer, we hope to add another 200 ft. or so for next season,” says Coalition Island Stewardship Manager Craig Willey.