Holiday Lighted Boat Winners
Thank you to all to all who participated in our light boat contest and a very special that you to all who joined us as we partied in to the night. We attempted to sing Christmas carols and we had a fantastic time! Such a great turn out again this year!
Here are the winners:
1st Place – Ruby & Craig on “At Last”
2nd Place – Shirley & Richard on “Shirley J”
3rd Place – Vicki & Bill on “Blue Heron”
Can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year!
Get Your Tide Tables
The tide tables have been delivered to the Harbormaster’s Office. If you did not get one or would like additional copies, we have plenty more. Stop by and pick one up.
Parking Reminder
Parking is for day use only with the exception of live-a-board status or a valid overnight permit. All Grand Marina tenants and guests must display their valid parking permits when in the marina lot. If you plan to have guests please try to carpool. If you have an overnight guest, be sure to pick up a guest pass from the office. If you plan to leave your vehicle for more than 3 days at a time while cruising, make sure to let us know. Grand Marina is not airport parking. Vehicles are not to be stored in the lot. Any vehicles left in the lot without valid permits will be subject to tow at the owner’s expense. Not allowed are campers, trailers, mobile homes, or other “recreation” vehicles in the parking lot.
The Harbormaster’s Office Holiday Schedule:
December 24th – Closed
December 25th – Closed
December 31st – Closed
January 1st – Closed
The Weather Outside was Frightful…
Winters are cold, and as you all have experienced, it can be difficult to keep a boat warm and dry inside. May we recommend that electric heaters may not be the best method? The local marine stores offer various types of boat heaters, and their staff will be happy to discuss the equipment that will best meet your needs, at the greatest efficiency. They also have low wattage
dehumidifiers to help with damp-ness. Of course the best method to combat dampness is to open up the boat when ever possible, and to keep it well ventilated. Electric heaters should never be used as the sole way to keep a boat dry, especially if you are leaving a heater running when you are away from the boat for a few days. This method can drive electrical costs up, especially if it is a thermostatically con-trolled heater. Which brings us to questions regarding electrical charges. The Marina has had several phone calls from tenants shocked when they saw their recent
electrical charges. We will always gladly check your meter for accuracy, but remember the regulation of electricity usage is up to the individual tenant. Also, make sure that the wiring on your boat has been done correctly, and that you are using the correct electric cord. Check you plug for corrosion and make sure you have a good connection. And as always, call us if you can any questions or concerns.
Restroom/Shower Etiquette
The Grand Marina restroom and shower facilities are shared by all tenants and their guests. The facility can become unsightly to the next person if we do not use some etiquette.
Please use the receptacles for your discarded items and trash. Please be mindful of the time you are using the shower if there is someone waiting to use it. Please report issues that affect the use of the facilities (such as clogged drains). As always, if you have constructive suggestions please let us know by dropping in the suggestion box located at the entrance of the bathroom. Thank you.
Information Update
If you have changed your address or phone number, please contact the Harbor Office to provide us with the new information. Also, we are now able to send invoices electronically so if you would like to sign up, make sure we have your updated email address. It is very important that we are able to contact you, especially in the event of an emergency with your vessel.
