The time for slip renters to pull their boats out of the water at Folsom Lake has come earlier than usual, due to the drought.

As of Sunday, the water level was at 413 feet, one foot away from the lowest point at which boats are permitted in the slips. After that level, it becomes dangerous to try to pull boats out.

Over the weekend, Jason Rutherford set out to enjoy the clear sky weather out on the water with his family for the last time this summer.

“We’re going to go out and come in this evening and pull it out this evening and wrap it up for the season in Folsom Lake,” Rutherford said.

And they were just getting started.

The Rutherfords got to use their slip for just one week before they had to take their boat back home.

“We’re two minutes from the lake so it’s great to come out on the evenings when you get off work,” Rutherford said. “It’s a bummer but we have a water issue. What are you going to do?”

On Sunday, the wind was perfect for sailing which made for a good father’s day for the Benjamins.

“It’s my husband’s special day and sailing is his passion,” Laura Benjamin said.

Even when they can’t use their slip they will continue to bring their boat to Folsom Lake, it just won’t be as convenient.

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