GREAT NEWS
Please know docks 4 & 5 are being delivered so we have lots of trucks and equipment coming and going.
If you do come to the club, please know it’s a CONSTRUCTION SITE and be careful and keep out of the way at least until all the dock material is delivered. If you must come, please park in the SWC near the pool (where the camper spot is) to leave plenty of room for big the trucks.
The end is near !!!
Thank you,
James Hankins, Vice Commodore
Dock 3 is foot accessible now. Docks 1 and 2 should be also by end of week. As well as the crane pad.
MDI is on the scene again so try to avoid the construction areas and remember that large trucks will be coming and going.
John Lusk
Access to all docks is by boat, until the water level drops.
John Lusk
Lake Lewisville rising after recent rains.
Lake Level: 524.88′
Feet above Conservation Pool: 2.88′
Feet over Flood Pool: -7.12′
Corps is releasing 1,167 cubic feet per second
Lake levels between January 1 and March 10
From our caretaker, Mark Blanchard:
“Parking lot quickly filling up with the lake again. Crane pad is underwater. I am not sure what to think normal Lake level really means. I want to personally thank all of you that showed up yesterday to get the waterfront ready for the rising waters. The show of force made quick work and got the waterfront ready for the Impending flooding. I appreciate your time and effort to make it happen. Thank you all.”
Boat moving and re-locations have stabilized for now. If you have a boat in the water, you should find it in your regular slip or in a borrowed slip or still on a mooring.CHECK ON YOUR BOATExpecting rain in coming week.Ramps to docks have been installed permanently.New dock 4 and dock 5 install starts at end of March. Be prepared for club disruption like before.Fire extinguishers, safety ladders and throw lines coming soon.
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2:30 PM, February 23
ATTENTION ALL BOAT OWNERS:
All boats have been moved off of Dock 4, to prepare for the removal and demolition before March.
1) If you own a slip on Docks 1, 2 or 3—your boat is in its new home or is still on a mooring buoy. If not, contact the Harbormaster by email.
2) If you own a slip on Docks 4 or 5—your boat is likely on Docks 1-3 in other slips or still on a mooring buoy.
All boat owners—please check your boat and make sure it is secured in place.
3) What remains on Dock 4 is dock boxes, hoists, extension cords, chains for dock lines, etc. These need to be removed immediately, as the destruction of dock 4 is ongoing.
4) Dock lines—the club purchased 3 strand nylon line in bulk, for dock lines to help with the move. The Harbormaster will be taking a “census” of the dock lines in a few weeks. If your boat is “home” in the final slip location and you continue to use these lines, there will be a one-time charge to members of $35 to recover the actual cost of the line (approx 100 ft of line per boat). Boats in temporary homes are not involved at this time. Feel free to “buy” the line this way or replace it with your own dock lines. Returned club dock lines can be coiled and left for the Harbormaster at a common location.
Thank you,
John Lusk
DCYC Harbor Master
Ramps to Docks 1, 2, and 3 are now in place.
Walk to your slip – what a concept!!
Thanks to Randall and team.
Check out our rockstar volunteers at DCYC. It was a great day to be outside in good company. Thanks for your volunteerism, everybody!
To read more about our work day, check out the February issue of The Hailer at DCYC.org.
All three docks are now in place and they look and feel great, based on many member comments.
There are slight adjustments in the slip assignments, due to dock design and to clean up of the numbering system.
Check your new slip number here, at the Members Only page (login required).
You may now move into your new slip, if you have a slip on the first three. Either use your own dock lines or prepare to pay the no-profit cost of our club-purchased lines. Cost of these 1/2″ 3 strand nylon lines are $0.35/ft ($0.42/ft for new 5/8″ rope). Dock savvy folks will realize that this is cheaper than pre-made commercial dock lines. Important note — the connections are lines only. There are no chains, shackles, chafe gear or other improvements. While sturdy, these lines should be considered temporary. Please check on and improve your boat soon.
If your boat has been slipped on Dock 4 or Dock 5, it may be moved to unused slips on Docks 1-3 at any time. This is to enable the demolition of the old docks.
There are exceptions for boats normally docked on the south side of Dock 1. Contact the Harbormaster if there are questions.
Docks 4 and 5 will be installed in April.
Construction of Dock 3 is nearly complete. It will join its brothers Dock 1 and Dock 2 within days.
The harbor focus will now change to:
When (not if) the water level reaches 524′, we can complete the attachment to the lakewall and addition of ramps. Projected at Feb 10-20 timeframe.
Dock 2 is now in place in the harbor. Workers are finishing it now. After a few days to settle the poles we can start moving boats to Dock 1 and Dock 2. Stay tuned for updates.
And update on the Lake Lewisville dam:
“The corps has taken steps to lower the lake level to repair the landslide by releasing water downstream and said in statement that despite ‘some known dam safety issues, it is not at risk of failure.'”
http://www.dentonrc.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20160117-repairs-start-at-slide-on-dam.ece
Lake Lewisville remains high after recent rains.
Lake Level: 528.71′
Feet above Conservation Pool: 6.71′
Feet over Flood Pool: -3.29′
Corps is releasing 5,862 cubic feet per second
Lake Levels Between August and January
Lack Levels Between April and January
Update: The MDI construction team will not be working at DCYC Tuesday through Thursday.Thanks for your help maintaining a safe work environment during the harbor reconstruction.
Dock 1 has been constructed and moved into place. The MDI team is finishing the surfaces and cleats now. The dock should be open to members before noon Saturday. The use of or walking on the dock is prohibited until the construction company has released it to DCYC.
Then we can all look it over and eagerly wait for its sisters to join it. Dock 2 assembly starts next.Main paths around the club remain a workzone. Please be careful and avoid blocking construction equipment access.
UPDATE:
Need a little morning exercise? Want to see the new dock 1 at the club?We need a handful of volunteers to come out Sat morning on a couple items.* start about 10:00, after it warms up a little bit. Forecast is cold and windy.* wear work gloves and shoes that can get a little muddy.1) dumpster load* throw all wood pieces into the adjacent dumpster.* save any pieces with usable cleats for removal and re-use.* old worn rope pieces can go in too. Don’t grab any of the dock constructor’s lines near their work box.* no metal pieces unless they are smaller than a foot long.* no pieces of hoists or other valuable items. Not sure – leave it.* walk the demo area looking for trash to dispose of after all done.2) move any stray black floats back up their storage area behind the first row of boats.* if you are a math lover, try to calculate the approximate number of floats in the storage area and respond back to me. Need one volunteer to ramrod this little item.Thanks in advance,John
Dock 1, image courtesy of John Lusk
Dock 1, image courtesy of John Lusk
NOTE: Internet Wifi is now available at the club and will be configured this weekend. If you need access before then, contact the webmaster who can provide temporary access.
And thank Chris Dickey next time you see him.
The new docks are here. BUT – the entire club is a workzone and all drivable areas are off limits unless there is an emergency. There are 4 big semis, work trucks and forklifts going at one time.
JOHN LUSK
Dock Status Update 1/2/2016
And so it begins!
The replacement of our docks is set to begin Monday, Jan 4 2016 with the initial delivery of the components of docks 1, 2, and 3. The assembly will follow immediately. You would think that the high water would be a barrier. However, this is preferred by the contractor MDI. Construction on the 1st three docks is expected to be completed by the end of January, weather permitting.
We will be making the second payment to MDI with the delivery of the docks. The payment primarily will come from the funds paid by the Insurance Company for the loss, and the balance from an allocation from the bank loan which is in the final stages of completion. The finalization of the Bank Loan was delayed by a couple 11th hour requirements the Bank asked for. We met with the Bank yesterday, Jan. 1 and expect to resolve the additional requirements by the Jan.11, 2016.
It’s going to be good to be able to see the beginning of the end of this phase of the project.
Commodore Peters
Dock construction commences Monday.
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