Terms and Conditions

Terms

Slips- Boats may launch as soon as all docks are in the water for the season, and slip is paid in full. Boats must be removed from the water by October 31 for the season. If full payment for the season isn’t paid by 4/1, it will result in loss of slip and loss of initial payment. A $35.00 charge will be assessed to any returned check. All boats launched must have a current Certificate of Insurance.

Boat and Trailer Storage- Summer storage begins May 1 and ends October 31. Winter Storage begins November 1 and ends April 30. All storage must be paid in full prior to boat or trailer storage. A $10 per day fee may apply for all boats and trailers left past the contracted storage end date. All boats and trailers stored at Cove Ledge Marina must have a current Certificate of Insurance

Responsibility

Slip assignments are at the discretion of the marina management. Assignments are not to besubleased or advertised without written permission of the marina. You agree to notify uspromptly, in writing, of any change of ownership of vessel. The marina provides minimumsecurity protection and assumes no responsibility of person(s) or property. The grant of anystorage space and launching service, mooring slip, or dock space, tie-up privilege, or anyservice whatsoever granted by the marina shall be accepted with the distinct understanding,and the vessel owner agrees that the marina shall not be responsible for any damage or losswhich occurs to the vessel (including but not limited to: acts of God, fire, acts of war, extremesof weather, lightning, floods, icing, hurricanes) from cause beyond the immediate control of themarina. Damage or loss which does occur as a result of the action or negligence of other vesselowners or guests on the premises of the marina shall not be attributed or imputed to the marina.In addition, vessel owner does not hereby indemnify and hold harmless the marina and itsowners, directors, managers, officers, employees and agents of and from any and all liability,claims and demands for damage to the property or personal injuries caused by the owner, hisfamily, employees, guests, or invitees. Without assuming responsibility, marina owners,managers and/or assigned employees are expressly given permission to board any boat whileat the marina in order to protect said craft, the docks or the property of other boat owners

The Vessel owner warrants and covenants that the vessel is and shall be in safe and seaworthy condition and, as such, suitable for launching and that at the inception of this contract and at all times during the contract period, while the vessel uses the marina’s facilities, that the vessel shall be covered by adequate liability insurance. Owner must furnish a copy of the vessel’s insurance certification. The owner agrees to adhere to all State and Federal laws and will be responsible for misuse. Outside contractors may not undertake any work on vessels at the marina without prior approval from the marina. The contractor must provide evidence of liability insurance equal to $1,000,000.00 and adequate worker’s compensation and/or disability coverage. Any outside contractor who is not registered at the marina office will be asked to leave. The marina reserves the right to stop any contractor or “do-it-yourselfer” from work that is harmful to the environment or disruptive to other tenants.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The owner warrants and stipulates that the Vessel will be fully insured against loss or damage to itself, other Vessels at the Marina and the Marina property. Where adequate coverage is not obtained and maintained, the Owner warrants and stipulates that he intends to act as a self-insurer against such losses. Proof of insurance must be filed annually at the Marina office. All vessels must have hull insurance for the current value of the boat and liability insurance.

** Checks, cash, and credit card payments are excepted **

*Slip Assignments are not guaranteed*

**Please provide an email address so that you can be contacted immediately with emergency information, such as storm preparation, important announcements, invoices and reminders.

Please make all checks made payable to:

Cove Ledge Marina 1 Whewell Circle Stonington, CT 06379

 

Marina Rules 

1. Boat Owner and current contract lease agreement holder (herein afterwards referred to as  Member), family members, guests, agents and contractors agree to comply shall comply with all  Marina Rules, all applicable laws, ordinances, resolutions, regulations of Federal, State, and  local entities including U.S. Coast Guard regulations, while within the confines of Cove Ledge  Marina. 
2. The U.S. Coastguard Rules of the Road and the Navigation Laws of the United States apply to all  vessels in, approaching, or leaving Cove Ledge Marina at all times. When a boat enters into the  Marina Basin, it immediately comes into the general jurisdiction of the Cove Ledge Marina  Management.
3. Violation of any city, state or federal laws shall be cause for the Marina to terminate the  Member Storage/Docking Agreement immediately, and to cause the removal of the member’s  boat from Cove Ledge Marina. 
4. Only pleasure boats in good working condition, and under their own power, shall be admitted  to the slip space. If good condition is questionable, Cove Ledge Marina reserves the right to  require Coast Guard safety inspections. 
5. All vessels operating in Cove Ledge Marina waters must proceed at idle and no wake speed, so  as to cause no damage or injury to any person or property. 
6. Boat Owners must maintain dock for dockage and throughout, free of hazards that may cause  damage, danger, or expense to Cove Ledge Marina or others. 
7. Boat Owner shall not discharge oil, oily water, or raw or untreated sewage, into the water. 8. Gasoline or motorboat fuel isn’t permitted to be carried onto docks or boats from shore by  order of the State Fire Marshall. Fueling of boat while moored at Owner’s space or slip is strictly  prohibited. Fueling of any watercraft or boat is only permitted at an approved fueling station. 9. All hazardous chemicals, including hydraulic fluid, paint and mineral spirits, paint chips, etc.,  must be disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. Please call Marina Office  and we’ll help dispose of any hazardous materials. Hazardous materials are prohibited in or by  the dumpsters. 
8. Only contractors & service providers or individuals with permission from Cove Ledge Marina  Management are permitted to undertake any work on boats at Cove Ledge Marina. All other  contractors & service providers are prohibited. 
9. If approval is given, Cove Ledge Marina accepts no legal obligation to supervise, conduct follow  up checks, or provide safety inspections for such contractors & service providers. 12. Approval for outside contractors is at the sole discretion of Cove Ledge Marina and by no mean  guaranteed. All approved contractors and services providers have provided a completed  application, proof of general liability insurance minimum of $1,000,000, Cove Ledge Marina  named additionally insured and workers compensation. 
10. Boat Owner shall make no alterations or modifications to any electrical outlet used for servicing  the Boat with shore power. Shore power cords and connectors shall be compatible with the  shore-based electrical service outlet and shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations.  Any questions regarding this should be directed to Cove Ledge Marina Management. 
11. Boat Owner shall notify Cove Ledge Marina management immediately upon any change,  termination, or cancellation of insurance policy and shall provide a copy of policy declaration  page upon policy renewal. 
12. Marina does not provide trash service from the docks. It is the responsibility of each member to  dispose of their trash in the dumpsters when leaving Cove Ledge Marina. 

Cove Ledge Marina Jurisdiction /Rules 

1. Only Approved contractors and service providers are allowed in the marina. Outside  contractors must check in at Marina office. 
2. Boats may only be washed with biodegradable soaps and the amount of soap used kept to a  minimum. 
3. Boat shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times. 
4. No fuel trucks may dispense fuel at the Cove Ledge Marina.
5. All Pets are to be kept on leashes and not permitted to disturb other guests. Pets are to be  walked in designated areas only and the owner will be responsible for immediate cleanup. 6. Member grants access to his slip and or boat to the Marina for the purpose of correcting any  conditions originating in his slip, threatening another slip or the common areas, piers or docks,  for the purpose of performing installations, alterations, or repairs to the common areas, piers  or docks adjacent to Member slip. 
6. Complaints regarding the Cove Ledge Marina shall be made in writing to  rmurphy@coveledgemarina.com. 

3) Operations 

1. Members must notify Cove Ledge Marina at rmurphy@coveledgemarina.com when they have  occupied the slip for the beginning of the slip season. 
2. IN/OUT Customers must notify Marina Office when arriving for the first time of IN/OUT Service. 3. Dockage Day starts at 6:30 AM. Any vessel docked prior to 6:30 AM will be charged dockage for  the previous day. Guest must notify the Cove Ledge Marina of Check In and Check Out. 4. Checkout time is 11:00 AM, unless other arrangements are made with the Marina in writing. 5. Between the hours of 10:00 PM and the following 8:00 AM, noise shall be kept to a minimum at  all times and no customer shall operate or permit to be operated any sound producing devices  on the exterior of his boat. Patrons shall use discretion in operating engines, generators, radios,  or televisions so as not to create a disturbance.

4) Vessels 

1. The slip licenses is contingent on the examination and approval by the Cove Ledge Marina  Management of the boat to be docked in the Marina. Any boat deemed to be in unacceptable  or unsound condition, as determined at the sole discretion of the Marina, will not be admitted  into the Marina. Failure to maintain the boat in good mechanical or aesthetic condition shall be  cause for removal from the Marina after 10 days notice. 
2. Boats must be operated, secured, and equipped so that they do not present a hazard to  people, the facility, other boats, and the boat itself. 
3. Sinks are only allowed with approved enclosed water containment container. They cannot drain  directly into waterway. 
4. Only manufactured boat fenders are approved, homemade fenders and tires are prohibited. 5. All lines, rigging, and halyards will be secured by the vessels Owner in order to eliminate the  noise. Slotted masts must have noise protection devices. 
5. Advertising, for sale signs, are NOT permitted. 
6. Should a Members boat sink in the Marina, Member agrees to raise, or remove boat, within 24  hours of its sinking. Cove Ledge Marina may move or have the vessel removed at the member  cost. 
7. Any vessel experiencing more than normal leakage must be repaired or removed from Cove  Ledge Marin