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The Holyrood Marina Park Corporation is now entering its third year as the new operator of the Holyrood Marina facilities. We have made a number of positive changes, and are in the process of several other maintenance and improvement projects.
Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 20005, the HMPC is tasked to provide vision and guidance for the future operation and development of the Holyrood Marina complex. To ensure success, we depend on the commitment and support of all its members. Please encourage other boaters in the local area to become familiar with the facilities and activities of the Holyrood Marina Park Corporation.
Tenants Handbook
For your convenience, we have just created our "Tenants Handbook" to assist all Marina Park users better understand the Holyrood Marina Park complex. This document will be permanently stored in our "Documents and Newsletters" section of this website, or you can click here to download your own copy. Copies are also available at the Marina Office.
Marina Supervisor & Office Hours
During the regular summer season, the office will typically be open on statutory holidays, but will then be closed either the following Monday or Thursday. For the first few weeks of the season while we are conducting seasonal maintenance, the office hours will be Monday through Friday, from 08:30AM - 4:30PM.
Power Cables and Extension Cords
Members are requested to disconnect shore electrical connections when not aboard their boats for extended periods, especially when away from the boat overnight. The main concern is the fire hazard for those without certified connectors, however, there is also a strong suspicion of stray leaking ground currents getting into the water, causing excessive corrosion. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
The Marina Supervisor has been instructed to unplug any cords deemed to be left unattended. An attempt will be made to notify the boat owner, however, it is the boat owners responsibility to contact the Marina Supervisor if a temporary variance is required.
On October 23, 2006 the HMPC Board of Directors adopted the following as the "minimum" standard for connecting to any Marina electrical receptacles. These cords should be readily available at most commercial electrical outlets or marine stores:
1. It shall be a SJOW extra hard usage type, and;
2. It shall be a minimum of 14AWG, rated for outdoor use - CSA approved
For more information on the rating code, visit some of these sites:
www.interpower.com/ic/NA_Cable_Types.asp
www.lexproducts.com/catalog/cableAssemblies/np15.htm
www.noma.com/products_rubber_sjo.shtml
Gasoline and Diesel Sales
Both gasoline and diesel fuel are available during normal
office hours. Boats are not permitted to be fuelled via the use of
portable fuel containers while at their normal wet berths . This not only
provides an opportunity for an accident, but also risks polluting the
marina. All fuel purchases are on a cash basis only, and may be paid
by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or cheque.
Safety Video - Boats with Gasoline Engines
You should take
the time to have a look at this Transport Canada video clip concerning safety regarding
maintenance practices of gasoline equipped marine engines.
Click
here.
MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity)
A number of our TNYC members now own VHF radios that are enabled for digital selective calling (DSC), and have expressed an interest in creating a repository of MMSI numbers. If you are interested in having your MMSI added to that list, please forward it to me. I'm not sure just yet how we will share this info, but collecting it is the first step. Just click here to send me your info, or email it to tnyc@tnyc.nfld.net. For more information on this topic click this Industry Canada link to download their June 2003 circular.
Financial Assistance - Wharf Repairs at
Little Hr, Trinity Bay
We are very fortunate that a dedicated group of our fellow boaters have taken
upon themselves the task of ensuring that the wharf
and sheds at Little Harbour - Popes Harbour
do not lapse into a state of unusable disrepair.
Every summer, dozens of boaters make the passage to Trinity Bay, and most spend at least a night or two safely tied to the wharf in Little Harbour. We all know that when tied at that wharf, you are safe from any of the nasty winds that Trinity Bay can throw at you. And, of course, Petley is only a short protected sail down the sound for those needing groceries, ice, a shower, fuel, or maybe a crew change.
I would ask all boaters to take the time to appreciate the comfort of having such a safe haven, and to financially help those who are so unselfishly giving of their time to get the work done on our behalf. Please click this link to view a copy of the appeal letter posted by the Smith Sound Boating Committee. Or perhaps you could download it and forward it to a fellow boater, whether they be a TNYC member or not, or maybe post it in a conspicuous place. If everybody contributed only a small amount, that committee could get the badly needed funds to ensure this facility does not fall into a state of disrepair, and disappear entirely.
If you choose to inquire by email, just send it to ssbc@canada.com, or click on the email link to automatically open your email client.
Some Interesting Articles
Please drop us a note in our bottle with your comments:
hmpc@nfld.net