All Ships! All Ships! All Ships!
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary invites you to register for a Vessel Safety Check, and receive a 2024 decal for placement on your mast or windshield confirming your compliance with all Federal and State regulations regarding boating safety. This vessel examination is provided by the Auxiliary at no charge without risk of citation for noncompliance.
Vessel Safety Check Event Date and Time: Saturday, April 13; Sunday, April 14 10 AM to 3 PM
Location: Checkpoint outside Gate to ABC dock
To better manage our manpower, we ask that you register in advance of this date by sending an e-mail to: Gerry Gragg Vessel Examiner Email: sobella2009@yahoo.com
Thank you for your cooperation and participation! By registering for a Vessel Safety Check, you will receive a complementary California Clean and Green Boater Kit
Dock Clean Up
As stated in previous newsletters, we are continually trying to improve the appearance of the marina and we ask for your help in clearing the clutter. As you know we are now asking all tenants to remove all obstructions from the docks. Bikes, plants, lawn gnomes and anchor chain …everything. The only thing you are allowed to have on your dock fingers are steps, which must not take up more than half of the finger. Dinghies and kayaks are allowed in your slip or in front of your slip but should not use any walkway space. There are two good reasons to clean up our docks. The first and most obvious is, curb appeal. The condition of our marina is a reflection of all of us and we want to keep it as clean as possible. Second, is responsibly. We should all do our best to clear obstructions for safety reasons as well as environmental reasons. If our maintenance guys need to rush to a slip we do not want them tripping over something that should not be
there. If anything falls off of the dock and in to the bay, that would be bad too.
Vacant Slip ≠ Available Slip
If you see that your neighbor is gone for the day, or that a slip has been empty for quite some time, do not pull into that slip. An empty slip does not mean it’s empty. One tenant did this because he knew that his neighbor was on vacation and would not be back for a week, so he put his dinghy in his neighbor’s slip. What he did not know, was that the tenant began to experience
engine trouble and decided to cut his trip short. As he began the approach to his slip, one engine down, he saw that someone had tied their dinghy up in his slip. What was already a stressful situation then became dangerous, as no one was there to move the dinghy, and the tenant did not have full control of the boat. Another situations that we’ve run into is one of our tenants told his friend that Grand Marina had a vacant slip available: In fact, there was one right next to him that would be opened for weeks, and that he should just bring his boat in and then ask about
guest docking. The friend brought his boat in, but what neither knew was that while the neighbor was out of the marina, he had contacted the office to sublease his slip. A guest that the marina had assigned to the slip was unable to get in because the slip was occupied, causing an embarrassment for the office and trouble for everyone involved. Technically, any boat that goes into a marina or slip without permission is trespassing. It also is a dangerous, irresponsible practice.
Are You Recycling?
Grand Marina would like to encourage all of our tenants to properly dispose of their recyclables. Our recycling center is located right in front of ABC gatehouse. We have a separate cardboard container, we ask that you consider the size of the container and break down your boxes. Grand Marina also recycles used oil and boat batteries. Call the office for assistance. If you have other waste you would like to dispose of, the County of Alameda takes household hazardous waste. The collection facility is located @ 2100 East 7th Street in Oakland. Drop off times are 9am to 1pm, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
