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Commission discusses winter mooring stakes, buoy illumination and volunteer support for events
Summary
Deputy harbormaster and commissioners raised winter‑staking on moorings, potential buoy illumination modeled after neighboring harbors, and volunteer chase‑boat needs for regional swims; commissioners noted regulatory and funding questions for winter stakes and buoy lighting.
Deputy Harbormaster (on the record) reported calls about winter stakes on mooring gear and relayed requests from local boat clubs to consider winter staking to prevent ice‑related gear damage and to assist ice‑breaking operations. He said the operational cost and who would pay remains to be resolved.
The commission discussed whether winter staking would require a change to harbor regulations and noted that permitting and cost allocation are open questions. Commissioners also considered adding illumination to channel buoys similar to Huntington Harbor; several local clubs indicated a willingness to contribute funds but noted that Coast Guard approval may be needed.
Separately, the commission noted requests for volunteer chase boats for a local swim and several upcoming transient boat visits; members asked staff to follow up on funding and permit steps for mooring policy changes and to report back to the commission.
