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
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Dock access
Access to all docks is by boat, until the water level drops.
John Lusk
Dock Update per the Harbor Master
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.
Time to clear Dock 4
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, & 3
Ramps to Docks 1, 2, and 3 are now in place.
Walk to your slip – what a concept!!
Thanks to Randall and team.
Docks 1, 2 and 3 are now in place. Boats are moving in……
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.
Update on the Dock Construction
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:
- more demolition of old docks
- preparing for electrical and water outlets on all docks
- preparing for the installation of Dock 4 and Dock 5. Recall that the installation is scheduled for late March.
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.
Docks 1 & 2 are in place
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.
Construction schedule for week of Jan 11th
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.
Update on Dock 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
NEW DOCKS ARE HERE
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
Report from incoming Harbor Master, John Lusk
Tim J and I got to club in morning darkness. We made an “executive decision” to get a crane and luckily Davis had one. The crane arrived at 9:30 and left at 3:00. Lifted 10 or 11 boats and got them to safety with no issue. Thanks to all volunteers, especially Tim Kraft for hooking boats and directing crane efficiently.National Weather Service says EF1 tornado came through us.
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