Buffalo Beach: Moorings
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Matt Capron, Chairman
Gregg Buckley, Work Party
Jim & Susy Dorsey, BB Bash
John Otterson, Planning
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buffalobeach@sdyc.org

Beachmaster Dan
(310) 486-1563
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When you arrive, use VHF Channel 9 to contact the Harbor Patrol, who will meet you just outside the mooring area to give you a mooring assignment and collect your mooring fees. Space may be limited during three-day and holiday weekends.

Mooring chargers are based on the size of the mooring and the length of your stay. Moorings are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Check-out  time is 8:00 AM. If you wish to extend your stay, please contact the Harbor Patrol via VHF Channel 9 to check availability.

MOORING USAGE

  1. Use pole to attach Bow Hawser to Bow Cleat (Hawser is located approximately six-feet below the surface of the water).
  2. Run Spreader Line to boat stern (Spreader Line is attached to Bow Hawser).
  3. Remove slack from Spreader Line and attach Stern Hawser to Stern Cleat.
  4. Re-check Bow and Stern Cleats to make sure you are moored securely. Drop slack Spreader Line into water.
  5. NOTE: Tidal changes will affect your mooring. Lines need to be adjusted periodically as tide changes add or remove slack.

LEAVE A MOORING

First untie the stern line, then the bow line (wind conditions may require this to be done in the reverse order). Drop them and the spreader line into the water. To prevent fouling, allow time for lines to sink free and clear of your propeller. Double check that your propeller is clear of lines before proceeding. If you believe you have fouled your propeller, please call the Harbor Patrol on VHF Channel 9 for assistance.

DINGHY DOCK

The surge at White's Landing can make the dinghy dock a dangerous place. Keep children away from the end of the gangway.