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Hi folks!

Happy New Year and welcome 2017!! I hope you and your family have been enjoying the snow. My kids built a wonderful snow ramp in our backyard that kept them entertained for days!

I’m excited to see everyone at our January Member Social on Thursday, January 12th from 5pm to 8pm at O’Leary’s Bar & Grill. I was not able to attend the past two events and am itching to see people! Please RSVP to let us know you will be coming.

In this issue:

• WARNING: Dry Storage Electric Use

• Winter Water Shut-Off

• Winter Hours of Operation

• January Member Social

• Extended Wifi Update

• Pump Out Program

Please keep in mind, all leases, even month-to-month leases, require a 30 day notice to cancel the auto-renewal of your lease. If your lease ends on 02/28/2017, your notice needs to be submitted by 02/01/2017 at the latest.

We are always interested in feedback. If you have any comments or suggestions please send us an email.

Happy boating everyone!
Taylor (757) 496-7000

WARNING! DRY STORAGE ELECTRIC USE!

Recently, the Dry Storage had an annual insurance review in which a number of key points were highlighted. The most noted point was the use of electricity on boats without the owner/captain present. Because of the risk of a fire while use of an extension cord or any device plugged into an outlet, it is imperative that someone be present in the event of an electrical mishap. The recent marina fires in Virginia in the last year (Urbanna and Henrico) illustrate the devastation that can happen when boats ignite. This may represent an inconvenience for some but it is for the safety of all. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BOAT PLUGGED IN (DRY STORAGE/WORK RACK AREA) WHILE UNATTENDED.

WINTER WATER SHUT OFF

Attention Wet Slip Customers, Liveaboards, and Non-Winterized Boats

Most marinas completely shut down their water during the coldest winter months. Marina Shores is too active in the winter to completely shut off the water. Instead we only turn it off when we absolutely have to. Throughout the winter season, a good rule of thumb is to keep watch of the weather temperatures. If the forecast calls for close to freezing temperatures (32˚F) the marina WILL be turning off the water to the docks and dry storage facility to prevent pipes from bursting. This temporary shut down helps us prevent from having to shut down water to the entire property for multiple days due to broken pipes. Keep in mind, water can only be turned back on once any frozen water has thawed. If the outside temperature is in the upper 30’s for example, it may still take until late afternoon or longer to thaw the pipes and run water again. Try to fill your water tank as often as possible. If you are planning on using a work rack in these temperatures, please call the marina ahead of time to make sure water is available.

HOURS OF OPERATION (OFF-SEASON)

Between Labor Day and Memorial Day weekend, the hours of operation are as follows:

Admin Office:

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM : MON – FRI and 9AM – 4PM on Saturdays.

December 1 – March 31: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM : MON – FRI and 9AM – 4PM on Saturdays.

Dry Storage:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily (weather permitting)

Remember:

• Lifts stop moving boats 30 minutes prior to closing.
• 24 hr notice is required for trailer loads/unloads.
• Night launch requests can be made up until one hour before closing. (do not leave a message)
• Work Rack requests must be made in person. No call-ins.

YOU’RE INVITED

Member Social at O’Leary’s

Get To Know New Friends & Greet Old Ones As Well.

Thursday
January 12th, 2017
5:00pm-8:00pm ‘ish’
O’Leary’s Bar & Grill

(Across N. Great Neck at Marina Shores Shoppes)

Come for the networking and socialization, stay for drinks and appetizers!
This is a FREE event with cash bar, but registration is appreciated. Please call the main office at 757-496-7000 or…

WIFI EXTENSION UPDATE

The WiFi infrastructure is installed! You may have begun to play around with the networks as they appear on your devices. Please know we are still in the testing phase to make sure all equipment is working properly.

I would like to say “Thank You” to our trusted partners at 360 IT Partners who designed and installed the access points with key factors in mind applicable to the particular needs of marinas. A special thanks to our manager, Bryan Simonelli, for overseeing the ground work and managing the project on the marina side. We also had a lot of help from Ted Peterson and Mike Davis to ensure CAT5 cables and power supplies were in place. We appreciate all of their hard work and I promised them a proper ‘happy wifi dance’ once everything was launched.

MARINA SHORES MEMBERS

Current members will receive a separate email with the member WiFi password, this month. This password is subject to change, so at any time if you are in need of the updated password, please feel free to contact the Admin Office.

As we continue with this soft launch we will update you with more information.

PUMP IT, DON’T DUMP IT!!

NUTS ‘N BOLTS

Bicycles: Please use the bike racks to store your bikes. DO NOT store bikes at the entrance to the dock ramps. Bikes found at the entrance to ramps are subject to confiscation.

Boats & Brides = $$$: Remember fans, if you refer a boater or a bride you earn up to $200 CASH! Membership not required to be eligible for reward.

E-Dock Reservations: Dry storage customer may call in as early as Monday to request a weekend wet slip on E-Dock. Reservations are first-come, first-serve and limited to availability.

Fuel Containers: Due to environmental regulations the EPA prohibits you from fueling your boat with outside containers.

Late Fees: Be sure to pay your dockage by the 5th of each month to avoid the 18% late fee and red tag fee ($75).

Lock Your Dock: Marina Shores is the only Marina in the area with locking gates to each dock. Please be sure to lock the gate each time you enter or leave your dock. If you need access or forget your key you can come to the administrative office or talk to any staff member. If you see someone you don’t know on the dock please let a Marina Staff member know or call 496.7000.