The situation in Prague on the Vltava is far from rosy. Shortly after yesterday's noon, a state of emergency was declared in the city; the Vltava has reached the third and therefore highest flood level. Flood barriers are in place at most locations, the metro is being closed, evacuations are being prepared, cars and everything else are being towed away from the area near the river.
Our boats no longer moor at the embankment and you will not see them sailing anywhere. As soon as the 1st flood level is declared, we move them to safety. This is provided not only for our boats, but also for other boats in Prague by the Smíchov protective harbour. It is a relatively complex and logistically demanding operation, because in a short time we have to bring not only our entire fleet to the safety of the harbour, but also remove all other equipment from the embankment, such as floating info stands, piers, etc.
Together with all Praguers and other affected cities and municipalities, we wish for it to stop raining, the water to start receding, and for our boats to soon return to where they belong — to the calmly flowing waves of the Vltava.
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