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Final Steps Chantry Island closes for the year

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Today, marked the last steps in the closing of Chantry Island, off the coast of Southampton on Lake Huron, for the year.

Weatherwise, the day was ideal as volunteers took advantage of the unseasonably warm temperatures and worked throughout the morning on Saturday, November 7, to lift the sections of heavy metal-grate docks. The docks are brought in at the end of each summer season from the Chantry Island lighthouse to the mainland for winter storage and repair.		 Each section is carefully strapped for balance and Doug Welsh, with his heavy equipment, provides the expertise to lift the metal docks out of the water and place them at the foot of the Chantry Tour Base at the Southampton Harbour.

 Each heavy metal dock is carefully lifted upright
 


 Straps are meticulously wrapped for weight distribution
 


 Strapping must be even for balance
 


 Doug Welsh waits with his heavy equipmetn for the 'thumbs up' sign to lift
 


 Each section is lifted separately
 


 Section are stored on land for the winter
 


 Preparation of the largest dock section requires time and safety
 


 The large docks are lifted with additional wire straps



 Moving the docks takes much skill
 


 Each dock has its place
 


 The move drew a crowd of all kinds


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Saturday, November 07, 2009