Attention - Cabrillo Marina

DOCK LINES
CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINA
CABRILLO MARINA
ISSUE 101
JAN/FEB 2016
A Note From
The Helm
W
e don’t know about you all, but this past
year has gone by faster than any other
one we can remember! We wish you a great
Christmas and New Year’s with your family
and friends. Thank you for your contributions
to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots
Program. Your generosity helped warm up
Christmas for many children in the area.
With the holidays behind us it’s time to gear up
for 2016. Being proactive can not only save you
money but it can save you a lot of heartache. It
may not be fun going through and checking all
of your lines, pumps, batteries, etc. but one thing
you don’t want is the proverbial 4:00am phone
call. We know that there has been quite a bit of
information about El Niño in our newsletters
of late but we can’t stress the importance of
preparing for bad weather enough.
We hope you all have a great 2016!!!
Gerald Thomas, Kevin Ketchum
& Bill Thomas
Attention
Boaters!!!
I
n the event of extreme weather, boaters and harbor
area users need to prepare for the El Niño storm and
be prepared to secure your personal belongings. Port Police
may be inundated with emergencies that could result in a
delayed response to your vessel based on priority. Below is
a checklist to help in preparation.
Vessel
Top
Deck
Penetrations – Replace
seals or duct tape
potential leaks, repair
latches. Make sure that
deck is water tight.
Bilge Pumps – Ensure they are operational and automatic.
They should also be effective and appropriately sized.
Consider purchasing a personal dewatering pump as
backup should your bilge pump fail.
Batteries/Fuses – Ensure batteries are strong & topped off.
Have spare fuses available for bilge pumps. Shore power
CANNOT be relied upon.
Dock Lines – Check condition and number of dock
lines. Make sure that dock lines are an appropriate size
(diameter) for the vessel being secured. Consider adding
spring lines to allow for surge & security. Add chafing gear
wherever needed.
Drains/Scuppers – Clear deck drains of debris and
equipment to allow for proper drainage. This will prevent
listing and possible water intrusion that might lead to the
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Thank You
Boaters!!!
Cabrillo Marina would like to thank all of
the residents, customers and employees who
participated in our Cabrillo Marina’s Annual
Holiday Toy Drive. Special thanks go to our
very own Norman Cecil, for doing such an
amazing job in making sure Santa Claus made
an appearance. Everyone’s generosity is greatly
appreciated....THANK YOU!!!
Now that the holidays are over and we’re
into the New Year, we want to give thanks
to our wonderful Cabrillo Marina family. We
can’t thank you enough for your generosity
in providing toys for our Annual Toy Drive.
Additionally, the sentiments expressed in the
many cards our office received as well as the
fabulous decorations on your boats were truly
appreciated by all. We are very fortunate here
at the Cabrillo Marina!
Thanks to all who have provided our office
with proof of insurance and registration/
documentation. And, just a reminder for those
of you who have your boat registered with the
DMV please bring your proof of registration
for 2017 into the office for our records. Your
cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Please take a moment to read the article
entitled “Attention Boaters” on page 1. The
article has some very important information
especially on preparing for the upcoming
storms.
Halloween Party
What a Fun Night!
If you have any ideas
or suggestions as to
something we can do to
enhance your boating
experience, please let
me know!
Rosie
Upcoming Events
02.07.16 --- 3pm - 6pm
Super Bowl Party
Staff and boaters outdid themselves and everyone had
a lot of fun. Dancing, karaoke, delicious food and
drinks made the night special.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Engine Exchange Program
Note from Rosie
03.12.16 --- 7am - 12pm
Rummage Sale
03.26.16 --- 11am - 1pm
Egg Hunt Contest
T
he Port of Los Angeles has expanded its existing
Marina Engine Exchange Program to include
all-electric and alternatively fueled motors.
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sinking of your vessel.
Equipment – Stow any loose equipment that is usually
on the deck. Lash or stow Bimini. Furled sails should be
lowered and stowed. Check rigging and address any issues
prior to high winds.
Access – Ensure immediate access to bilge spaces and
engine rooms on vessels in case of emergency. The fire
Dept. may require access to dewater or prevent sinking.
Keep dock fingers clear at ALL times (exception: boat
steps).
Underway – All safety equipment shall be on board per
CFR’s. Anchors, VHF radio & electronics are also highly
recommended. Conditions can change quickly and
without warning. Operate within personal limitations and
always leave a buffer for unexpected changes. 33 CFR Part
175 (Title 33), Harbors & Navigation Code, Chapter 5
Article 1, CCR Title 14 (Colregs) Article 4
Lifts/Hoists – Vessels on lifts & hoists should be lowered
during wind or surge events associated with storm
conditions.
Parking Enforcement
Vehicles must have a current and valid parking permit
prominently displayed to park in our parking lot.
If you plan to have guests visit, come to the Marina
Office for a temporary pass.
Permits must be clearly displayed
in the following methods:
1. Permanently affixed on the
interior lower right corner of the
front windshield.
2. Suspended from the rearview mirror
on/in a plastic hanger. Permit should be
facing forwards, toward the front of the
vehicle so it can be seen if standing in front
of the car.
3. Motorcycles or mopeds must display permits on
the front forks or cowling.
Considering that the all-electric engines provide a
greater emissions benefit, and recognizing that most
are significantly more expensive than the combustion
based motors, the Port of Los Angeles will offer up to
$3,000 to boat owners choosing to purchase an electric
motor.
Originally introduced in 2012, the Marina Engine
Exchange Program provides funding (75% of the
total cost, up to $2,000 for gas and propane engines)
for local boat owners to upgrade old, highly polluting
motors with California Air Resources Board (CARB)
three-star certified ultra-low emission motors.
New alternatively fueled engines all meet CARB’s
exhaust emission standards, while all-electric engines
have zero exhaust emissions.
In order to qualify, an applicant’s boat must have an
operational, two-stroke outboard motor no greater
than 20 horsepower
and be located in a
Port of Los Angeles
marina. The old motor
will be replaced with an
approximate equivalent
horsepower rating (up to
15 horsepower). Upon engine replacement, the boat
must remain in a Port of Los Angeles marina for at
least one year.
For an application form, call (310) 732-2675, or email:
engineexchange@portla.org
Grant funding will be approved until all available
funds have been distributed.
Dinghy Diligence
Properly storing dinghies...
dinghies tied off to stern of boat and
encroaching into the fairways are not
allowed. Only 3 feet is allowed beyond
the end of finger.
FALL
IS
HERE!
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Prepare Your Boat To Weather A Severe Storm
Most boating enthusiasts tend to listen closely to weather
forecasts, especially during fall/winter season. When it
appears that a storm might be headed your way, do you
have a storm action plan to put into motion?
Boat and yacht owners with an action plan in place have
a major advantage over the ad hoc (scramble method) of
preparation. When creating a plan, evaluate your location
in advance. What should you do to get your craft prepared
for the tempest?
can clog in the bilges and prevent water
from being pumped out if the cabin is
flooded.
• Check any place that you think water
could enter the boat and seal it off.
ON THE DOCKS
Keep all hoses either in your dock box or
on the boat. Also, coil your power cords on
your boat and not on the dock or around the
dock box. Anything left on the docks other
than hoses and boarding steps can create a
tripping hazard.
We know that bad weather and storms will
be heading our way, question is; will your
vessel weather a severe storm?
310.732.2252
SLIPS@CYMCABRILLO.COM
• Clear everything off the deck on both sail and motor
yachts. canvas covers, bimini tops, spray dodgers,
outriggers, antennas, anchors, running rigging, booms,
life rings, dinghies, portable davits, etc. should all be
removed and (ideally) taken home.
• On sailboats, take all sails off the boat, especially if you
have a roller-furling jib. These present a lot of windage
and often unfurl during the storm with rather unfortunate
results.
Cabrillo Marina
San Pedro
(310) 732-2252
• Take the boom off of the boat, if possible. Consider
using one messenger line to run all halyards up the mast
so that only one line will be exposed to the wind. This
is specially recommended in an extreme storm or a
hurricane.
Cabrillo Marina
San Pedro
CYM
hula Vista
(310)C732-2252
• In a severe storm, rain blows up, down, and sideways.
You will have to seal off every vent and cover closed
hatches on the boat with plastic and duct tape. If you can,
take the vent scopes off completely and seal off the hole.
This is ideal, as it also reduces windage.
(619) 422-2595
Glorietta
Bay Marina
Coronado
Glorietta
Bay Marina
(619) 435-5203
• All thru-hulls in the boat should be plugged, except for
the bilge pump outlet. All non-drainage seacocks should
be closed and the exhaust outlet sealed to prevent water
from getting into the engine and engine compartment.
• Make sure your batteries are charged up and that all
electrical equipment is turned off except for the bilge
pump. Check that the bilge pump is operational and free
of debris.
• Close the fuel tank, turn fuel off to the engine, and close
any propane or alcohol stoves.
• Secure all electronics on the boat.
• Remove all books and papers from the boat. Wet paper
Chula Vista
(619)
CYM C422-2595
hula Vista
Chula Vista
Coronado
(619) 435-5203
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Redondo
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(310)
376-0431
Redondo Beach
(310) 376-0431
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Seabridge
Marina
Oxnard
O985-8228
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(805)
(805) 985-8228
CYM
Wilmington
CYM Wilmington
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Wilmington
(310) 834-7113
(310)
834-7113
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