Berthing:
What are your current berth/mooring fees?
A) Berthing fees are charged and payable on a quarterly basis. The San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor operates on a July to June Fiscal Year. Current FY 2011/2012 Quarterly Rates are as follows:
Will the West Harbor berthing rates change upon the renovation completion?
A) All rates and fees at the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor are adopted and approved by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Commission and subject to annual CPI increases as reported and adjusted by the San Francisco Controllers’ Office.
Current anticipated West Harbor berthing rates upon renovation completion:
Are “Liveaboards” allowed in the Marina?
A) The San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor does not allow “liveaboards”.
Is the Marina currently accepting transient rentals?
A) The San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor is not currently accepting transient rentals.
As the Marina is in the midst of significant renovations all available berths are being utilized to accommodate permanent berthholders displaced by the staged West Harbor renovation process. (Anticipated Completion 4th Qtr 2012)
Does the Marina allow subletting?
A) The holder of a permanent berth assignment who desires to temporarily vacate his/her berth for a period of six (6) months or less may, subject to the prior approval of the Harbor Master, sublet said berth to another boat owner provided the vessel is within the berth classification.
The Berthing Agreement shall continue in the name of the original Berthholder. At the expiration of the sublet period, the Berthholder and sublessee must relinquish the berth if the Berthholder does not return a vessel owned by him/her to said berth.
Permanent berth holders interested in subletting should contact the Harbor Office to schedule an appointment to review/commence the sublet process.
Where can I buy fuel?
A) City Yachts fuel dock provides both diesel and gasoline fuel services. The fuel dock is located in the Gashouse Cove Basin (East Harbor). Fuel dock hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm seven days a week. The fuel dock can be contacted directly at (415)-567-8880 or via http://www.citysf.com/fueldock.htm
Where can I recycle my used oil?
A) Uncontaminated used engine oil and oil filter recycling is available to all our Berthholders. The receptacle is located in the northeast parking lot near City Yachts. For all other toxic waste, please contact Recology at (415) 330-1405.
Where are the pump out stations located?
A) Two pump out stations are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to all boaters. The West Harbor pump out dock is located just north of the Harbor Office (on the south side of the channel and across from the Golden Gate Yacht Club). The East Harbor pump out is located at the Gashouse Cove fuel dock.
What are the hours of operation for the Harbor Office?
A) The Harbor Office is open Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. On call duty staff are available on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. After hours duty staff are available seven days a week until 10:00 p.m. The general office number (415) 831-6322 will be rolled over to duty staff after normal office hours.
What marine radio stations are monitored by the Harbor Office?
A) The Harbor Office monitors VHF Channel 16.
Waitlist:
Does the marina maintain a waitlist?
A) Yes, the Marina currently maintains a waitlist. An annual waitlist fee in the amount of $75.00 is required to initiate/maintain ones priority ranking and precedent date on the waitlist.
Interested parties may request the required forms by contacting the Harbor Office at (415) 831-6322.
Individuals currently on the waitlist may check their current ranking and precedent date by selecting the appropriate berth length.
Please see the Berthing & Fees tab.
Rules and Regulations:
Where can I find a copy of the current Rules and Regulations?
A) A copy of the Rules and Regulations of the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor may be obtained from the Harbor Office or via the following link: http://sf-recpark.org/ftp/uploadedfiles/wcm_recpark/marina/SFMarina_RulesandReg.pdf
How are the Rules and Regulations adopted?
A) The Rules and Regulations of the San Francisco Small Craft Harbor are adopted and approved by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Commission.
Will the Rules and Regulations be changed? How can I be heard?
A) Information and suggestions are currently being compiled to distil participant viewpoints and suggestions which will be discussed at the next Community Meeting scheduled for January 25, 2012.
All stakeholders and interested individuals are encouraged to submit comments, suggestions and recommendations. Please submit your thoughts no later then January 13, 2012 by sending an email to sfmarina.policies@sfgov.org and plan to attend the next scheduled community meeting on January 25, 2012.
West Harbor Renovation:
What is the scope of the West Harbor renovations?
A)West Harbor improvements include:
- Two new breakwater segments
- Removal of one breakwater structure (mole) near the Harbor Office
- Reconstruction of portions of the degraded riprap slopes around the interior shorelines
- Replacement and reconfiguration of the floating docks and slips
- Renovation of existing pump out facility
- Maintenance dredging
- Code upgrades to the Harbor Office, restrooms and boater showers
- Landscaping, site and public access improvements
Dock improvements will also include upgrades in electrical service, water system and fire protection stations, installation of new dock lights, and replacement of gates, ramps and gangways.
Detailed information and key documents may be found at: http://www.sfmarina-renovate.org
What is the expected completion date for the West Harbor renovations?
A) The West Harbor renovations are currently on schedule and are anticipated to be completed by 3rd/4th quarter 2012.
Will I be required to move my vessel during the renovation?
A) The replacement and reconfiguration of floating docks and slips will require staged, temporary relocation of vessels from the “West Harbor”. The goal is to minimize the impact on berthholders and move every vessel only two times, once into a temporary berth and again when vessels are re-assigned to permanent berths upon renovation completion.
The Harbor Office will attempt to offer ample notification prior to relocations and provide berthholders several options of temporary berths from which to choose.
I have been required to move my vessel from my permanent berth during the renovation. When will I be assigned a new permanent berth?
A) West Harbor permanent berth re-assignment will commence upon completion of the West Harbor renovations.(Anticipated Completion 4th Qtr 2012).
Will I be able to return to my previous slip after the renovation completion? How can I be heard?
A) The new West Harbor footprint will require some vessels to be re-assigned to alternate permanent berth assignments. The West Harbor post renovation berth re-assignment policy will be adopted and approved by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Commission.
Information and suggestions are currently being compiled to distil participant viewpoints and suggestions which will be discussed at the next Community Meeting scheduled for January 25, 2012.
All stakeholders and interested individuals are encouraged to submit comments, suggestions and recommendations. Please submit your thoughts no later then January 13, 2012 by sending an email to sfmarina.policies@sfgov.org and plan to attend the next scheduled community meeting on January 25, 2012.
Parking:
Is Parking Available at the Marina?
A) The Marina Green and associated parking facilities are available to the general public. All vehicle parking is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. General public “non-permitted” vehicle parking is valid between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Two hundred nineteen (219) parking spaces throughout the Marina Green are striped for the exclusive use of “permitted” Harbor tenants between the hours of 10pm to 6am M-F and 24/7 on Weekends and Holidays. Properly “permitted” vehicles enjoy 24/7 parking privileges subject to availability.
In addition, thirty-two (32) exclusive “permitted” spaces will be added for the use of Harbor tenants only on a 24/7 basis. Work Orders have been submitted to initiate this new allocation of exclusive “permitted” parking spaces.
Harbor tenants are issued up to two permanent parking permits, which are non-transferable. Permits are issued to berthholders or pre-authorized boat partners only. Permits are to be affixed to the right hand side (passenger side) of your vehicles rear bumper. Permits must be visible at all times.
Americas Cup:
When are events scheduled to take place?
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- 2012 events: Aug. 11th to 19th & Aug. 27th to Sept. 2nd
- 2013 events: July through September
How can I get additional information on the Americas Cup?
A) Please visit the official event website as follows: www.americascup.com
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