MARINA RULES AND REGULATIONS REV A

 1.  Owners/tenants shall comply with all applicable rules, regulations and instructions of the United States Coast Guard, the City of Bainbridge Island Port District, other local harbor authorities, the regional Water Quality Control Board and all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of any federal, state, city, local or other government agency.  Any discharge of paint, sanding debris, hydrocarbons or chemicals into water may be a violation of Federal and/or State law for which violators can be prosecuted criminally or civilly. 

 2.  The speed limit of the Marina is steerage way only, with no wakes, and no greater than 5 miles per hours

 3.  Without exception, all connections made to the Marina premises receptacles shall be U.L. approved, weatherproof, ( i.e. Marinco or Hubbell, etc.) three-wire, grounded, twist-lock type. Wiring must be sufficient wire size for the amperage being used as specified by the National Electrical Code.  Undersized cords will be disconnected by Marina Manager. Use of household extension cords is not allowed.  When the boat leaves the slip, the power cord must be unplugged at the pedestal.  All power cords must be unplugged at the pedestal when not in immediate use.  Power cords may not sag into the water between the vessel and the wharf.  Power cords shall have a strain relief system to prevent a direct pull on the pedestal by the movement of the vessel.

 4.  Temporary, removable, non-affixed, non-secured dock steps may be placed on the finger pier and must be no wider than one-half the width of the finger pier and no longer than five feet.  Owners/tenants shall not attach, affix or install any other objects or materials to finger piers. Owner/tenant agrees to provide all berthing materials and acknowledges that Marina or its agents are under no obligation to furnish berthing material.  No portion of any vessel shall overhang the walkway at any time, (e.g. bowsprit, plank, bow pulpit, swimstep).

 5.  Halyards shall be secured to eliminate noise. Dock lines shall be of adequate size for vessel and shall be replaced when worn. All vessels occupying single slips shall be moored with a four-point tie-up; vessels occupying double slips shall be moored with a three point tie-up. All vessels shall be fully equipped with dock/boat bumper/fender protectors at all times when vessel is in slip.

 6.  Children under twelve years of age are not permitted on the docks at any time without immediate and constant supervision of parents or other responsible adults. Children under twelve years of age are required to wear a life jacket when on a boat required by State Law.

 7.  Swimming, diving, scuba diving or snorkeling (except for bottom cleaning and maintenance as permitted by law and Marina rules and regulations) is prohibited on Marina premises.

 8.  Main engines, power generating equipment and other noise-making machinery shall not be operated between hours of 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., except as necessary to enter or leave the slip.  Engines shall not be operated in gear while the vessel is secured to the dock.  Unnecessary operation of engines in slips shall not be permitted. Other noise-making equipment or appliances shall be operated in compliance with all laws, ordinances and rules.

 9.  Owner/tenant shall not throw, discharge or deposit from any vessel any solid or liquid material including but not limited to refuse matter, oily bilges, or inflammable liquid ("Waste Materials") into water or upon Marina premises.  Vessels with automatic bilge pumps shall  maintain their bilges in an oil-free manner that will prevent Waste Materials from being pumped automatically into the water. All Waste Materials shall be deposited in the appropriate trash receptacles within the Marina's premises. The dumpsters are for the use of Marina occupants and Marina building tenants. No refuse is to be brought in from outside the Marina and placed in dumpsters. Only non-hazardous waste may be loaded into the dumpsters.   The Marina does not have the means for disposing of hazardous waste. Waste such as oil, gas, diesel, antifreeze, paint thinner, cleaners and bilge residue must be placed in closed containers and disposed of at proper Hazardous Waste Dump facilities by each individual.   Owner/tenant shall not empty any sanitation device  in any toilet or lavatory facility on Marina premises.

 10. Winslow Wharf Marina regulations as well as local and Federal laws prohibit the dumping of raw sewage into the waters of Puget Sound.  A mobile pump-out (Honey-Wagon) facility has been installed on the floats for use by tenants of the Marina.  There is no charge for using the Honey Wagon pump which is stored in the shed beside the gangway to the floats. The user is responsible for returning the pump and adapters to the storage shed, pumping the waste from the Honey Wagon tank to the ground level holding tank and rinsing the equipment out with at least 5 or more gallons of fresh water.

 11. All sanding, paint removal, spraying or scraping shall be done so as to preclude any discharges into surrounding water and otherwise in accordance with the law and Marina rules and regulations. Major construction or repair, painting or overhaul shall not be permitted on Marina's premises.  Marina management shall be the sole judge as to what constitutes "major construction" or "repair".

 12. No animals are allowed on Marina premises without written permission of the Marina Manager. Animals shall be on leashes or in arms during transit to and from vessel.  Cats must remain aboard the vessel unless on leash while on docks.  Owners shall endeavor to prevent pets from defecating or urinating on Marina's premises. If an animal fouls the Marina's premises despite the owner's efforts to prevent it, owner shall immediately clean the area and properly dispose of waste.  Marina Manager shall be sole judge of whether owner's efforts to control animals are adequate.

 13. If owner/tenant is selling his vessel, owner/tenant must make arrangements to meet prospective buyers at Marina. Marina Manager will not admit buyers to see any vessel in the Owner’s/tenant’s absence, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Marina Manager.

 14. Owners/tenants and their guests are to park in the parking lots off Parfitt Way. The parking lots off Parfitt Way are shared by the customers of the Waterfront Building, Doc’s Marina Grill Cafe, Brick Building, Marina Building and Marina occupants involved in boating-related activities. These lots are not public parking lots and should not be used by anyone for other purposes such as commuting or visiting the Pub or the retirement homes.  All owners/tenants should have Winslow Wharf Marina parking passes hanging in their vehicle’s front window. There is one (1) parking permit issued per slip.   Marina occupants who display a valid permit may park for a maximum of 72 hours in the upper parking lot, all other parking is limited to 2 hours.  Loading zone parking is limited to 15 minutes.  During the boating season it is requested that from Friday noon to Sunday evening those planning to park for more than 4 hours use the upper parking lot.  The Marina Manager will monitor parking frequently. Parking permits may be cancelled and violating vehicles towed and impounded. NOTE:  If you plan to be cruising for more than 72 hours,  you should be prepared to park your car elsewhere.  You may check with the Marina Manager first, but during the boating season we do not have the capacity to accommodate long-term parking, especially on busy weekends.  The Marina Manager will monitor parking in both lots and notify violators of infractions.  Repeat offenders, will be towed away at the owner’s expense.

 15. Marina management reserves the right to board and move any vessel in the event of any emergency, unsafe condition or discharge of materials into surrounding water causing a prospective hazard to the Marina premises or other vessels. 

 16. Supplies, materials, accessories, equipment or gear of any kind shall not be stored on Marina premises except in approved dock boxes. All dock boxes must be rented from and installed by the Marina personnel. Padlocks will be the responsibility of the occupant. Flammable liquids may not be stored in dock boxes at any time. Damage other than normal wear will be the responsibility of the tenant.  Marina Manager is authorized to enter dock boxes in order to effect repairs thereon or if, in the sole discretion of Marina Manager, such entry is necessary for the safety of Marina premises or vessels therein.

17.  No dinghy, inflatable vessel or other similar craft shall impede the navigability of the waterways. It is preferred that all such vessels be stored on the larger vessel or in the water in front of it.  Dinghies may be stored on the dock if they do not impede passage on the main or finger piers. Check with the Marina office for availability of dinghy storage on the dinghy docks.  The use of another slip at any time for any non-emergency purpose is prohibited.

 18. Marina office does not accept telephone messages for boaters except in cases of life-threatening emergency.  Marina office is not responsible for the receipt or delivery of any mail addressed to owner/tenant at Marina address.

 19. Owners/tenants shall notify the Marina Manager of any unsafe, hazardous or noise conditions that come to his/her attention. Disorderly or indecorous conduct by any owner, tenant, agents’ licensees or invitees that might cause harm/nuisance to any other person(s) within the marina or damage property or harm the reputation of the Marina is prohibited.

 20. No skateboards or any other wheeled vehicles, roller-skates or bicycles except dock carts are allowed on docks or decks, except as they may be transported (not ridden) directly to and from vessels. Parents will be held responsible for the acts of their children. Occupants of the Marina may use the bike rack at the lower end of the south parking lot to stow and secure their bicycles while they are on the Marina premises. Use of the bike rack is by permit only. Bikes without permits will be removed, stored for 6 months and then disposed.

 21. Marina security is the responsibility of every owner, licensee and employee of Winslow Wharf Marina. Any violations of Marina security should be reported to the Marina Manager or Marina staff.  Each owner and licensee will be issued an access card that allows access through the main gate, into the restrooms/showers, and into the laundry room.  Tenants/owners may also get a personal PIN number assigned to them for the gate.  Misuse of cards or purchasing cards for non-tenants will be considered reason for immediate eviction.  Loss of card must be promptly reported to the Marina Manager.

 22. No fueling or transferring of fuel from the docks shall be permitted.  No storage of flammable or combustible materials of any type including, but not limited to, gasoline, diesel fuel, oils, lubricants, kerosene, white gas, paint thinner, cleaners, turpentine, solvents, resins, epoxy, or catalysts are allowed in dock boxes or dry land lockers. Replacement or emergency supplies of fuel, oil, lubricants, or other materials used in operation and maintenance of vessel can be in dock box in suitable containers with appropriate ventilation in quantities not to exceed one gallon each.

 23. No firearms, fireworks or live ammunition are allowed on any part of Marina premises. 

 24. Storage, possession and/or use of any illegal drug, controlled substance or hazardous materials (as defined by Federal or State law) except as permitted by law are prohibited on vessels or any part of the Marina premises.

 25. The Marina will charge the tenant/owner for the below listed items:

• A slip change fee will be charged for request to move to a different slip than assigned (presently in) at the tenants request, A movement charge of $25.00 will be changed the tenant on his/her account
• A maintenance fee will be charged to the tenants account for dewatering or securing vessels. The tenant will be notified by phone of problems with their vessel that need to be taken care. The tenant will have 48 hours to correct the problem. If not corrected by the vessel owner, then the Marina staff will correct the problem and the tenant will be charged $50 per manhour on their account.  Examples would be need for new, additional mooring lines, pumping out cockpit, cleaning scuppers drains, securing halyards, and any other mooring, dewatering issues.
• If a vessel has to be chained up for non-payment of moorage fees, the tenant will be charge $50 for the first chain-up and $100 for any repeat chain-ups.

 All owners/tenants and their guests will comply with these rules and regulations and all amendments thereto as are published by the Marina from time to time by posting on the bulletin board located by the marina access gate.

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