Online, members post news about events and messages to other boaters on the group s web page. Messages include news about lock closings and repairs, links to other boat sites, notes to each other, and general information about boating on the river. We hope the group will provide a way for boaters to communicate with each other, said Knopp, who added that the group also hopes to promote boater courtesy. Recent activities by the Pirates have included a bonfire at a private dock and a catered picnic at Murphy s Island in Pool 5 on the Allegheny. More than 30 boaters from private docks and marinas, including Fox Chapel Yacht Club, Brackenridge, Schenley Yacht Club, Coleman s Marina, and Kittanning cruised to the island to attend the event.
All boaters are welcome to join the Pirates online and on the river.
Membership is free. To visit the group s web page click on Pirates of the Allegheny .