Sandy Creek - Hamlin Launch is a Sh#hole

[BP Swing]

What a disgrace the Sandy Creek launch in Hamlin is. Are we 2nd class citizens? The docks are partially COLLAPSED and under water. You literally have to walk through 8 inches of slime, algae, and slippery crap to get to the dry part. Where is the DEC or Town of Hamlin? Its been like that for awhile. Yes I know the water is high but why no temporary planks or something so you dont have to walk through slippery algae to get to the dock. Somebody is going to slip and crack their head open. Its only a matter of time. The whole launch just SUCKS from having to walk a half mile to get to your car and then back, to the concrete structures in the water on the ramp that are easy to hit with your trailer, to having only 2 ramps with a million people using them. I just dont understand why NY cant make a nice ramp and mini harbor (like Sturgeon Pt on Erie) for us to use at Hamlin Beach. There's plenty of room. Well I'm one boater that wont be tying up that ramp any more, Im outta there. Its total BS what lake access we have on the west side. I think everybody who uses that ramp should pick up the phone and call the DEC. Floating docks could be an option too. These pics were from 7/13/26.

Edited 3 hours ago by BP Swing
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[GAMBLER]

It’s slated to be revamped.  You are lucky it’s even open.  Last time it flooded, it was closed until the water was above the docks. They aren’t going to put money into it when it’s going to get totally revamped soon.  

[dpiazza22]

22 minutes ago, GAMBLER said:

It’s slated to be revamped.  You are lucky it’s even open.  Last time it flooded, it was closed until the water was above the docks. They aren’t going to put money into it when it’s going to get totally revamped soon.  

He could always go to a different launch and pay🤷🏽‍♂️

[HB2]

I use it to launch & load  for my cottage . I really don't like the walk , but that's how it goes . Same with Oak Orchard on Arcibald road . Also have to walk at Wilson and Niagara  . 

 

With the guys that use it a lot and some probably work construction  with those long pallets and cement blocks laying around , I'm surprised someone hasn't gotten the ambition to be a little proactive and do something about it . Heck , I see those things on the site and considered doing it myself . But if someone  got hurt and they found it was me who did that , they might call 8 .I  watch people all the time wading , loading people In the boat to launch and load . 

 

Once again , proves Gov sometimes can't solve the simplest of problems.The town , who I think is in charge of it , probably has what they need to solve it laying around . 

 

Some of that 8 billion Kathy sent down to bail out NYC sure could come in handy . But she has her priorities , don't you know . 

Edited 1 hour ago by HB2