Uneventful Day at Pottahawk

Monday, 13 July 2020 15:31

The annual Pottahawk party on Lake Erie was rather tame this year, with only 700 vessels participating and Police did not have to issue any charges.

LONG POINT - The annual Pottahawk boat party was much smaller this year compared to years previous at Long Point.

Despite the concerns outlined by OPP and public health due to COVID-19, there were still approximately 700 vessels in Lake Erie, where usually there are about 2,400.

OPP say it was an uneventful day, and and no tickets were issued.

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