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We ask that our customers familiarize themselves with the
following procedures and requirements before the North Atlantic
hurricane season begins in August. If you have any questions
about the plan or how to secure your boat, please call Kingman
Yacht Center at (508) 563-7136. Thank you for your cooperation.
Hurricane Watch Schedule
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Since its founding in 1932, Kingman's has
weathered almost seventy hurricane seasons. We know from historical
experience that a tidal surge can cause serious damage to boats
and property, even in a harbor as protected as ours. For this
reason, Kingman Yacht Center requires that all boats docked
at slips be evacuated in the event of a hurricane threat.
Kingman Yacht Center will typically begin posting Hurricane
Watch evacuation notices once a storm reaches the approximate
latitude of Charleston, South Carolina. Historically, this position
has allowed us about 72 hours to clear the marina, move the
docks and secure the property.
Kingman Yacht Center reserves the right to institute its Hurricane
Action Plan at any time at its own discretion depending on the
storm's intensity, speed and projected track.
Boater's
Hurricane Plan ..... An Annual Requirement for Slip Customers
At the beginning of each boating season,
all Kingman Yacht Center slip customers must file and have approved
by Kingman Yacht Center a written Boater's Hurricane Plan. This
form notifies marina management of your plan to move your boat
in the event of a hurricane threat.
Several options are available to slip customers. Power boats
may be hauled and stored on land but must reserve this option
in advance on their Plan; otherwise, boats should be moored,
anchored or moved off-site if trailerable. Owners are encouraged
to move their own boats but may also reserve a place on Kingman's
towing/ moving schedule.
Kingman Yacht Center will make every effort to accommodate each
request for towing, hauling, moving or securing your boat. Because
of the unpredictability of hurricanes, however, we cannot guarantee
that we will be able to service all boats at all times and assume
no responsibility for failure to do so for any reason.
It is imperative that you select two options on your Boater's
Hurricane Plan in the event conditions prevent implementation
of your first choice.
Owners of boats in slips
please refer to additional information on hurricane preparation.
Necessary Gear For
Moored Or Anchored Boats .....
Owners of moored boats must secure their
vessels with adequate chafing gear. Please refer to the Hurricane
Action Plan for preparation of other gear.
If you plan to anchor your boat, we suggest that you refer to
the recommendations detailed in Chapman's Piloting, as summarized
below:
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At least three (3) anchors
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Adequate chain, line and
chafing gear to rig
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Adequate anchor rope and
chain: a hurricane mooring system(preferably heavy leather
or rubber hose chafing gear) minimum of 100' of rope per
anchor (check for wear or rotten ends where rope fastens
to anchor chain), and 15' of chain per anchor with appropriate
shackles.
Owners
of moored boats please refer to additional information
on hurricane preparation.
Mobilization
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When Kingman Yacht Center management deems
a hurricane a threat, the Hurricane Action Plan will be implemented
beginning with customer notification and mobilization.
Kingman Yacht Center staff will attempt to contact all slip
customers by telephone, fax, e-mail or telegram to notify them
to evacuate their slips. At this time, your boat must be moved
according to the options specified in your Boater's Hurricane
Plan. Mooring customers are expected to assume full responsibility
for securing their vessels to their moorings.
Although Kingman Yacht Center is fully prepared to assist boat
owners with hurricane preparations, the ultimate responsibility
for each vessel lies with its owner. With more than 350 boats
to service, it is a challenge for us to mobilize every boat
owner in 72 hours.
We request that you contact us as soon as you learn that a storm
is approaching the East Coast. Your initiative will assist our
staff in coordinating movement of boats when time is most critical.
Marina Evacuation Schedule - A Summary
Day 1
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Evacuate Slips 501-581, 1-18,
217-256 & Dinghy Dock
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Owners to secure boats on
moorings
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Owners to move cars parked
in Haul Out/ Storage area
Day 2
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Evacuate Slips 19-216
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Owners to secure boats on
moorings
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Remove parked cars from marina
property
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Front Docks, Fuel & Dinghy
Docks dismantled, moved
Day 3
Day 1 - First 24 Hours .....
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Within 24 hours from the
start of mobilization, owners should remove all boats
from the Front Docks (Slips 501-581), Side Docks (Slips
1-18), Back Basin (Slips 217-256) and all dinghies from
the Dinghy Dock. Sailboat owners should make every effort
to move their own vessels to assigned moorings or the
anchorage of their choice. Sailboats will not
be hauled. All boats that have made prior arrangements
through their Boater's Hurricane Plan should move, under
the direction of the Dockmaster, to a more sheltered anchorage
or mooring. The Kingman Launch will be running to service
boats in the mooring field.
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Slips 501-581, 1-18, 217-256
and Dinghy Dock must be cleared within the first 24 hours
to allow dismantling of the front docks. These docks will
be secured in the back basin area for the duration of
the storm.
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Kingman Yacht Center will
haul or move power boats in accordance with Boater's Hurricane
Plans in this order: (1) Slips 501-581; (2) Slips 1-18;
and (3) Slips 256-217. There will be no Inside Storage.
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All cars parked in the area
between the Haul Out pit and Lower Heads must be moved.
This area will be used to store hauled boats and must
be cleared early on Day 1 or cars will be towed at owner's
expense.
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All antennas, fenders, lines,
sails, dodgers, bimini tops and other gear must be secured
by the owner. Dinghies, dock boxes and stairs must be
stored ashore by the owner in an area designated by marina
personnel.
Day 2 .....
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Fuel pumps will be shut off.
Kingman Yacht Center will dismantle the Front Docks, Fuel
and Dinghy Docks and move them to the back and side basin
area.
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Kingman Yacht Center will
continue to haul power boats from remaining Slips 19-216.
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Any vessel that has not been
hauled in Slips 1 through 256 will be required to evacuate
the marina under the owner's command by the second day
of mobilization.
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Any vessel left or abandoned
in the marina will be towed to another anchorage or further
secured at the owner's liability and expense - and only
if time permits. Failure to cause the removal of a vessel
can, at Kingman Yacht Center's sole discretion, be sufficient
reason to terminate the lease or sublease of the vessel's
owner without additional notice. Vessels that do not comply
with evacuation requirements will no longer be permitted
to dock and/or otherwise use the facilities of the marina.
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All cars should be removed
from the marina property to avoid flood damage from a
potential tidal surge.
Day 3 - Last 24 Hours .....
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During the final 24 hours,
Kingman Yacht Center will finish hauling power boats,
batten down the hatches, and secure property. Water, electricity,
and lights to the docks will be shut off.
Note: Any expense
incurred by damage/injury to the docks, property or personnel
of Kingman Yacht Center by a vessel will be the responsibility
of the vessel's owner. Kingman Yacht Center, Inc. will not
be liable for hurricane related damage or damage resulting
from implementation of a Boater's Hurricane Plan.
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