Dock Etiquette
Please keep your hoses rolled up on the hose hangers on the back of the dock boxes. If hangers are broken, call the marina office and we’ll fix them. Also, make sure that your electrical cords can not go in the water. Not only is this a safety hazard, but it makes the marina look much nicer not having growth growing off of these items.
Laundry Room Etiquette
I would like to remind everyone to please be thoughtful of your neighbors when using the laundry facilities, clean up after yourselves. Since these are community washers and dryers please be mindful of others and take your items that are heavily soiled with grease or pet hair to a commercial facility.
SF Fleet Week-October 7-14
Recreational Vessel Safety Information
In order to help ensure everyone has a safe and fun Fleet Week experience on the water, the San Francisco Police Department Marine Unit, U.S. Coast Guard, and partner public safety agencies will be enforcing boating laws on the Bay. Below are some tips to help keep you safe: Anchor only in designated anchorages and operate with caution near vessels that are anchored Monitor a marine band VHF radio; use channel 16 for hailing and distress only Call for help if you or others are in distress, watch out for one another and stay safe No Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis)
are allowed within 1200’ of any San Francisco shoreline (MPC 4700.3
Take a boating safety course:
Boating Safety Classes and Courses U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety
Tips For On Board Guests
Whenever you invite friends and family to come boating for the day, a weekend or an extended cruise, you should explain to them in advance what is expected of them, especially if they are not experienced boaters. Make sure each guest has a good pair of non-skid deck shoes.
– Make sure your guests know that your times of departure are based on tide, current, weather conditions and time to make the next destination. You should explain that they should be onboard, have gear stowed and be ready to leave well before the departure time you have set.
– Familiarize friends and family with boating safety tips and emergency procedures before leaving the dock. Explain fueling procedures, docking and undocking plans, etc.
– Make sure someone onboard is able to take over for you and operate the VHF radio to ask for help should you become disabled.
Boating with Kids
Recreational family boating is a great way to spend time with your children. There are many tasks that can be assigned to youngsters to teach responsibility and being out in nature provides endless lessons for the young boater. Nonetheless, if youngsters are going to be joining you, there are a few features to at least consider when purchasing family boats.
– Buy a good lifejacket or life vest with a collar that turns a child face up in the water. It must have strong waist and crotch straps, a handle on the collar, and preferably be a bright yellow or orange color for good visibility.
– Attach a plastic safety whistle to the lifejacket and teach the child how to use the whistle, and practice using it.
– Always teach and practice caution while on the boat and in the marina. Set good examples and guidelines. Make the experience memorable for your future sailor.
