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Human-Power Watercrafts

DAILY CAR TOP LAUNCH PERMIT
A launch fee of $15.00 is assessed to all non-motorized, non-trailer vessels, kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) using one of the following hand launch areas in the harbor:

  • East side K-Dock (located inside of the fuel dock extension)
  • West side F-Dock Ramp
  • West side A-Dock Ramp

*No Trailers, No Motorized Vessel Allowed

Daily car top launch fees may be paid at the pay stations located near F-Dock, A-Dock, Launch Ramp,  at the harbor office, or through ParkMobile. 

The $15.00 car top launch fee includes daily parking for a single vehicle. Please note that if you do not require parking for a vehicle, you may purchase a hand launch pass for $7.00 from the harbor office or a harbor attendant present in launching areas.

While in the harbor, human-powered watercraft traffic is restricted to the main channel, please keep the fairways clear. Please review the paddling regulations and human-powered watercraft traffic diagram posted at the launch areas and included below.

ANNUAL CAR TOP LAUNCH PERMIT
An annual car top launch permit can be purchased at the harbor office.

DATES VALID  JAN 1 - DEC 31 JUL 1 - DEC 31 SEP 1 - DEC 31
 Car Top  $250 $180 $120

PADDLING REGULATIONS
To ensure safety and efficient launching / retrieval, please observe the following:

  • Be courteous! Do not block, linger, or play on the ramp.
  • Minimize your impact and stow personal items. Do not leave gear, vessels, or equipment on or near the ramp.
  • Children under the age of 13 MUST wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket aboard a vessel of any length.
  • Human-powered watercraft traffic is restricted to the main channel; please keep the fairways clear.
  • You do NOT have the right-of-way.  Keep to the right at all times.
  • Yield to and avoid vessels in the harbor channel. Do not cause vessels to alter speed or course.
  • Do not create congestion in the channel, which extends 100 yards past the jetties. Do not hover near the entrance.
  • Sailboats and large vessels have limited maneuverability.  Be aware of your surroundings at all times and avoid a collision. 

Please review the human-powered watercraft traffic diagram linked below.

Human-Powered Watercraft Traffic Diagram.pdf
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