2099 Grand Street, Alameda, CA94501
(510) 865-1200 phone, (510) 865-1240 fax
E-mail: marina@grandmarina.com
Latitude 37 46.73 North – Longitude 122 15.13 West
 

 

 

 

Harbor Master’s Corner

 

You have been very patient with your harbormaster, and I appreciate it. You guys are making it so hard to judge the Christmas decorations that we’ve decided to discontinue stressing over it. Next year YOU get to do it. It’ll be Peoples Choice. We really had a great time, and the turnout was almost overwhelming (we had to make a beer run after only two docks – thanks Marvin & Donetta). Great turnout… more people and boats than ever. Thanks to everyone who participated! Now on with it!

 

Best Sail was really tough. We had a latecomer who did an outstanding job, but I think the one that drew the most attention was Kathy’s Flamingo Sanctuary (C65). Congratulations Kathy! Your February rent is covered, and your crew member wins a date with the harbormaster!

 

Best Power was just as hard. Jim (A51) has been honing his skills and stepped into the ring once again. And a fine job he did. Congrats! I think all that hard work paid off (let’s see… 60 times 11, carry the 2…).

 

Most lights? I’m still counting… It was a close one. The red jib was pretty spectacular, but I think Jami & Jeff at the end of F dock had a lot more boat to work with. I’d hate to see their electric bill. Wait a minute… I will see it. Very traditionally done, Jeff & Jami!

 

 

Mark your calendars for next year. We’re planning on December 8, but if the Estuary light parade is that weekend we’ll do it the 1^st.

                    In The News

From The Log

While proposing a $69 million budget for the California Department of Boating and Waterways (Cal Boating) in one section of the new California state budget proposal he submitted to the legislature Jan. 5, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. has, in another section of the same document, proposed to eliminate Cal Boating and transfer its functions to the Department of Parks and Recreation.

The proposal to eliminate Cal Boating, tucked away on page 30 of the “Making Government More Efficient” section of the budget summary, also includes plans to eliminate the California Boating and Waterways Commission — a non-paid commission that oversees Cal Boating and approves the loans and grants made with state funds for recreational boating facility projects.

“My budget plan also includes important reforms. It improves government efficiency and pays down debt. It reorganizes state government to make it more efficient and saves tax dollars by consolidating or eliminating functions,” Brown said in his message to the state legislature.
However, representatives of the state's boating organizations have said during past unsuccessful attempts in Sacramento to eliminate Cal Boating that it was not about "efficiency," but about grabbing the money of a special funds agency — the special funds the department gets from California’s boaters that are currently dedicated to fund boating facility projects.
A number of proposals to eliminate Cal Boating have surfaced in previous years -- most recently under former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger -- but the boating community has so far been successful in its efforts to stop them.

Marina Etiquette

Just a reminder about boats being larger than their slips, and extending over the dock or out in to the fairway.  Anchors or bow sprits over the dock can be potentially dangerous to a person walking down the dock.  We would like to again stress the importance of keeping the walkway clear and safe for the tenants. So please, if your boat is not a good fit for your slip, contact the office and we will move you.  Also, make sure the boat is tied up properly, with lines on both sides of the boat.  A shift in the wind can easily push the boat over the dock.

 

Equally important is to keep the walk ways and fingers clear of clutter.  Extra storage boxes may not be kept on the dock.  Likewise, dinghies, row boats or skiffs may not be kept on the dock. If you do have a little boat, you may keep them in the front of the slip, but they must be kept out of the main walk ways.  This is not only a courtesy to your neighbors, but a safety issue as well. Check in with the office if you have any questions about putting a dinghy at the front of your berth.

                                                                          Around Town

 

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE UPDATE

Park Street Streetscape - January 2012

Construction will resume on January 3rd. Project completion is planned for mid April 2012, unless there are rain delays or other significant construction problems. The Streetscape Project work will consist of:

planting new street trees

installation of historic street lights

new accessible curb ramps

new bike racks

new bus shelters

new parking meter pay stations

some reconstruction of portions of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.

The City is committed to keeping you informed throughout and will post regular updates at the City Website:

http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov/City-Hall/Park-St--Streetscape-Project

Construction work hours are generally from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, work in the northbound direction (leaving Alameda) will not commence until 9 a.m. and work in the southbound direction (entering Alameda) must end by 4 p.m. These restrictions are based on peak directional traffic flow.

The contractor will keep one lane of traffic open at all times, but motorists may experience minor disruptions in traffic; residents, businesses, and pedestrians may experience increases in noise level and dust during the construction. Bus stop access and access to businesses will be maintained throughout the project duration with some minor interruptions. There will be temporary loss of on-street parking.

 

Harbor Office: Phone (510) 865-1200
Fax:   (510) 865-1240
Email: marina@grandmarina.com
Harbormaster: Andy McKinley         
Book Keeper: Mardy Valentine
Office Manager: Cheri Berggren

U.S.C.G 24 Hour Local #: (510) 437-3073

Grand Marina Security: (510) 436-0666