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Volume 245 August 2021

Monterey Harbor

Harbor News

August UPDATE 2021

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Keeping it Clean

Thank you to our boaters and visitors to Monterey Harbor. The efforts of everyone here in Monterey continue to set standards in clean marinas examples. This result just doesn't happen on it's own. On many days you can see the bottom of the marina 10 feet down. This is a concerted effort mainly from our boaters. It does take all of us to keep our long standing tradition of a clean Monterey Harbor. Below is a link to the clean marina program. Much of the information is geared to the .

Clean Marina Program

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR BMPs are: All activities and devices that help prevent or reduce water pollution. Pollution may be carried to the water by storm drains, seeping through the ground, by falling from the air, or by direct spills or dumping. Some BMP examples would be: Good Boat-Keeping Practices, Education, Signs, Notices, Marina Rules and Regulations, Waste Receptacles, Spill Prevention and Rapid Clean-Up plans, exchanged used oil absorbents to name a few.

Mooring Pennants

Pennants are our number one source of mooring failures. It is so important to get this right. The number one reason for pennant failure is chaffing. Chaffing and UV light are the worst enemy's for lines on a vessel. Chaffing protection and use/care of lines can help and prevent line failure. Many products on available to help mitigate these affects. Another issue we see on moorings is pennant twisting. This can happen when the swivel stops working and as the vessel circles the mooring ball with wind and current changes the lines can twist to the point for damaging the lines and cleats

Harbor Coordinator - Nichole Rodriguez

Please welcome Nichole Rodriguez as the new Harbor Coordinator! She has worked part time with the Harbor Office for two years and is excited to move into this position. Nichole has worked for California Department of Fish and Wildlife, NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Research and Conservation, and even West Marine! Nichole is looking forward to applying all her experience in the Harbor Coordinator role. We hope you take a moment and introduce yourself next time you see her.

Missing Vessel Documentation and Registration

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Documentation and CF Registration for your vessel

For vessels registered with the DMV every two years you will be renewing your registration. Please make sure you send a copy to the Harbor Office so your licensee records are up to date. Please make sure the current CF decal is on your vessel in accordance with State Law

For Documented vessels this require is every year and cycles on the month the vessels was documents with the USCG.

MCC 17-33 Written evidence of documentation or registration shall be made available to the Harbormaster by all licensees yearly

Selling a boat in the Monterey Marina with a Transferable Slip

Recently we had to address a situation that was very difficult regarding the sale and purchase of a vessel with a transferable slip. The situation was uncomfortable at best for the interested parties. The fact that a berth or mooring may be provided to a new vessel owner through the sale of a vessel shall result in no economic gain to the original licensee. This section is directly out of the Monterey City Code. The result of these situations is tragic for all parties in a buy/sell transaction. Please understand there are no hall passes for this situation.

MCC 17-36 (d)

Personal Economic Gain Disallowed. The fact that a berth or mooring may be provided to a new vessel owner through the sale of a vessel shall result in no economic gain to the original licensee. Likewise, the purchaser of any interest in a vessel shall not pay any amount nor be liable for any cost or consideration of any kind to the original owner for the assignment of the berth or mooring into his/her name. Additionally, both the original licensee and purchaser shall sign a statement, under penalty of perjury, stating the total sales price of the vessel and affirming that no value has been exchanged between them for the berth or mooring assignment. The Harbormaster may require evidence in the form of an independent appraisal or comparable boat sales figures to verify the value of the vessel for which a license will be transferred. The Harbormaster has the authority to deny the transfer of a license should it be determined that the vessel’s value has been inflated by the value of the transferred berth or mooring license.

USCG Auxiliary FREE Boating Safety Checks

A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is performed at your boat − ranging in locations from boat to your driveway. A vessel safety check usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending upon the size of your boat.

Vessels passing safety checks are awarded a U.S. Coast Guard / Auxiliary Decal that informs:

Coast Guard / Auxiliary
Harbor Patrol
Sheriff's & Police
other boating law-enforcement & safety agency's

that your boat was in full compliance with all Federal and State boating laws during a safety check for that year. Best of all every Vessel Safety Check is 100% free of charge!

For Monterey Harbor Contact Louis at

831-682-2863

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Paperless Billing & Auto Pay

Save time, trees, postage and avoid late fees using our convenient paperless billing as well as automated payments. Just call the Harbor Office at 831-646-3950 for assistance and we can get you started using your Visa or MasterCard on a date that's best for your budget between the 1st and the 23rd of each month, quarter or year.

You may also pay online by clicking on the Pay my Marina/Harbor Account link on the Harbor webpage (enter your account # when prompted for an invoice #).

Get Into Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

California Boating License Information

This year if you are 35 years old or under in 2020 you are required to have obtained a CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD if you operate a vessel in open or lake waters in California. Special Note: if you are a current USCG Operator with a valid CPR Certificate then you are exempt from the Cal Boater Card program.

CAL BOATING LAWS

To obtain your Cal Boater Card click on the link below:

CAL BOATER CARD PROGRAM

This is a complete online course covering nine major topics that apply to every boater. The cost is $10.00 to register and $29.95 for the training program and Certification Card. You can stop and start the online course making it convenient for everyone.

Next year the minimum age changes to 40 years and under, please refer to the chart above. We would ask you to consider taking the course whether you are in the required age group or not. We can promise you there is information in the course that will be enlightening for all boaters.

Monterey City Code Questions

If you have any questions regarding regulations within the Harbor, you can view the City Code here.

The Monterey City Code is a comprehensive regulatory document that describe the Harbor and Marina operations for the City of Monterey. Use the link and search function to find those sections that address any questions you may have.

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