Dear DOC,

The warm weather is inspiring students to swim in the river, and for risk-management reasons, College security officers will be writing reports if they encounter people in violation of the College policy concerning use of the Dartmouth waterfront.   The short version is that swimming on Dartmouth Connecticut River waterfront property is only allowed at the swim dock during summer term when the dock is open and lifeguards are on duty.  Here's the longer version from the Student Handbook:

Connecticut River Waterfront Facilities

During the summer term, swimming is available for current Dartmouth students on the Connecticut River at the designated Swim Dock located between the Ledyard Bridge and the Rowing Boathouse Dock.  Lifeguards are on duty at the swimming dock daily from 12:00PM to 7:00PM, weather/conditions permitting.

Swimming elsewhere from the Dartmouth waterfront between Ledyard Bridge and Ledyard Canoe Club, or from the Swim Dock when lifeguards are not on duty is prohibited -- as is jumping or diving off Ledyard Bridge.  Students must provide their Dartmouth ID when accessing the swimming dock.  No one is permitted on Dartmouth's waterfront docks after dark without authorization.

The erection and use of rope swings and similar devices from any College or town-owned property is prohibited.  Persons violating these rules may be subject to College disciplinary action and legal actions.

So please be advised and take care....

Regards,

Dan

Daniel M. Nelson, Director
Dartmouth Outdoor Programs
115 Robinson Hall
PO Box 9
Hanover, NH  03755
603-646-2356 (office)
603-646-1444 (fax)

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