Marina Rules

 Pastime Athletic and Social Club - Marina Rules (Updated 2025)

Boat Slip Rules and Regulations
1)    The boating season officially begins on April 15 and ends on November 15 of each year.
2)    Boat slips are owned by the Pastime Club. Boat slips are not transferrable.
3)    Boat slip assignments, control, and maintenance shall be administered by the Float Committee, under the direction of the Board of Governors. Boat slips may be rearranged or reassigned as ordered by the Float Committee or Board of Directors to maintain the most effective/efficient use of the floats.
4)    Any member desiring a boat slip shall apply by submitting a completed, dated application , and a one-time non-refundable application fee of $50.00

Application must include a copy of the boat registration or vessel documentation. The paperwork must confirm that the vessel is owned in the name of a Pastime Club member or spouse. Boat slip assignments are made only to PAC members and can only be held in the name of that member.
5)    If a boat slip is immediately available, the Float Committee can then make the slip assignment. In the event that a slip is not immediately available, the applicant will be placed on the Marina Waiting List and placed in order of the date the application is submitted. The applicant will not be placed on the Marina waiting list unless all dues, fees, and assessments are paid in full. All dues, fees, and assessment must remain paid in full for the duration of time on the Waiting List.
6)    No member may to have more than one boat slip; members shall provide proof of registration and insurance at anytime it is requested by the Float Committee and with the annual renewal. Additionally, along with the annual mooring fee, proof of a current boat registration, a valid Insurance declaration for the duration of the current season, and a signed acknowledgement of the current Marina Rules and Regulations must be submitted. Any Annual Fee not supplied with the full current documentation will not be accepted and the slip will be subject to re-assignment.
7)    Boat slips shall be assigned by the Float Committee as openings become available. Waiting lists are based on a first come, first served basis. A current waiting list will always be posted on the club bulletin board.
8)    A member with a current boat slip shall have preference over someone on the waiting list. Example: If you have an 18 ft boat slip and want to upgrade to a 22 ft boat slip that becomes available, you would have first choice for that slip over a member on the waiting list for a 22 ft slip.
9)    Club Membership Dues, assessments, and slip rental fees must be paid in full by March 1st for the upcoming boating season. Nonpayment will result in the slip being reassigned to the next eligible member on the Marina Waiting List. (Unusual hardship situations may be considered upon request in writing to the Governing Board)
10)    Prior to mooring your boat on a Pastime boat slip, the following conditions must be met:
  A)    Registration/Vessel Documentation must be supplied to the Float Committee
  B)    A copy of the current Insurance Declaration Page of your boat insurance must be on file with the Float Committee. The coverage must include at least $300,000 per incident of liability coverage and name the Pastime Athletic and Social Club as additional insured. The coverage must be maintained for the entire boating season. Insurance bills or incomplete Insurance policies will not be considered proof of Insurance.
  C)    The occupant of a slip must place an identification plate on the dock. The plate should show the Members name and telephone number where the member can be reached in case of emergency.
  D)    Sufficient mooring lines in good condition shall be used to secure all boats. Boats up to 17 feet must use 3/8” nylon mooring line or better; Boats 18 feet to 23 feet must use 1/2 “nylon mooring line or better.
  E)    All boat must be equipped with two adequate bumpers on each side.
  F)    Nonmembers are not allowed to use members boats unless they are a member of the immediate family, unless special arrangements are made with the Governing Board.
  G)    If a member’s boat slip fee is paid but will not be occupied for the season, he/she must notify the Float Committee in writing. The boat slip may be assigned to another member by the Float Committee. Such assignment shall be on a temporary basis, and the temporary assignment shall be charged accordingly.
  H)    There shall be no boats over 22 ft in length, with a maximum of 8 ½ ft beam. Current 23 ft boats shall be grandfathered until they are replaced.

Miscellaneous Rules

1)    Leaving the main gate unlocked is prohibited
2)    Chaining or locking boats to the dock or pilings is prohibited.
3)    Refueling at the docks is strictly prohibited
4)    Leaving litter or refuse on the docks, fish cleaning station or any other float appendage is prohibited.
5)    Overnight docking by anyone not holding a boat slip is prohibited unless permission is granted by the Float          Committee (emergency situations excluded).
6)    Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and must wear life jackets while on the docks.
7)    The main dock is intended for loading or unloading boats. Docking at the main dock
should not exceed 30 minutes.
8)    Electrical outlets on the docks are for convenience only. No electric cords shall be left unattended.
9)    Dock boxes, coolers, or other potential obstructions on the docks are prohibited.
10)    Pets on the docks must be on a leash.
 
11)    Swimming off the docks is prohibited (and potentially very dangerous).
12)    All boats should be removed by November 15th.. All boat lines, bumpers, or other dock equipment must be removed within seven days of the official marina closing date. Members in non-compliance will be subject to a fine.
13)    Boat owners are responsible for the integrity of their vessel. Sunken vessels must be immediately removed from the marina. The owner of a sunken vessel is responsible for any and all damage caused by the sunken vessel, including but not limited to environmental contamination.
14)    Boats on trailers may not be left in the PAC parking lot without approval of the Board of Governors.
15)    Welding, spray painting, or open flames are prohibited on the docks.
16)    Commercial Revenue generated by boats on the docks is prohibited.
17)    The Marina is not a storage area for “derelict” boats. The Float Committee shall notify the owner of any boat they intend to label as “derelict”. The owner of a “derelict” boat shall have one month (30 days) to remove a boat from the Marina. The slip of a “derelict” boat shall be forfeited by the boat owner and made available for reassignment.
18)    No outside contractors will be allowed to service boats on PAC property without providing a Certificate of Liability Insurance.

Locker room rules

1)    Storing combustible materials in the locker area is prohibited.
2)    No personal items will be allowed on the locker room floors or hung from the ceilings or walls.
3)    Member’s name and telephone number must appear on the locker, or locks may be
removed by the Float Committee.
4)    Storing of fish, bait, or gasoline in the lockers is prohibited.
The Pastime Athletic and Social Club is not responsible for loss, theft, or damages to any vessel or its contents when tied to the docks. The same applies to the contents of the lockers, kayak racks, or jet skis tied to the docks.
Any violation of these rules and regulations is subject to a fine, the amount to be determined by the Governing Board. The enforcement procedure will be as follows:
1)    First Notice: The member will be notified verbally or in writing by the Float Committee and given seven (7) days to correct the violation.
2)    Second Notice: If the violation is not corrected within seven days, the member will be
fined and given seven additional days to correct the violation.
3)    Termination: If the fine is not paid or the violation is not corrected within 14 days of the first notice, the member will lose their boat slip privileges.
4)    Reinstatement of boat slip privileges will be subject to the discretion of the Board of Governors. Any and all violations of the Marina Rules are subject to review by the Board of Governors.

Fees for Violations
1)    Violation of Misc. Rule 3 and 8 are the most serious violations and carry a penalty fee of
$200.00 per occurrence.
2)    Violation of Misc. Rule 2, 5, and 9 carry a penalty fee of $150.00 per occurrence.
3)    All other violations carry a penalty fee of $100.00 per occurrence.

Notable date and  Timeline

Jan 1 – Membership Dues bills are sent out Jan 1 – Boat Slip bills are sent out.
Mar 1 – Membership Dues payment are due on this date.
Mar 1 – Final Day to pay Boat Slip Fees.  Any slips not paid for by March 1 are subject to reassignment
Apr 1 – All Boat Slip assignments are finalized.
April 15 – Opening day for the Marina boating season.(Weather and/or repairs may delay opening date and subject to management discretion)e 

April 30 - Unoccupied slips are subject to forfeiture and can be temporarily or permanently reassigned. 
Nov 15 – Closing date for the Marina. All boats must be removed by Nov 15.
Nov 22 – All dock lines, bumpers, and misc. equipment must be removed from docks.