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Whiskey Island Marina

Seasonal Dockage Rules

Additional Terms, Requirements, Rules & Regulations

Failure to submit your Summer Seasonal Dockage Contract by the due date(s) with any minimum payment(s) due; will result in forfeiture of any seasonal dock and/or storage reservation and any deposit(s) thereof. All dockage/storage fees are non-refundable.  All seasonal dockage fees must be paid in full before ones vessel will be permitted on marina property. Any & all deposits/payments made are non-refundable. This Summer Seasonal Dockage Contract expires on October 15th of each year. A $2.50 per ft./per day “Non-Contract” fee shall be accessed beginning October 16th for any boat left on marina property that has not entered into a Winter Storage Contract, or made prior arrangements (in writing) with the marina office.

For contract purposes, the official opening date of the marina is May 1st with the official closing date of October 15th each year. However, seasonal dockage may be made available beginning April 15th. The marinas actual opening and closing dates may vary due to weather and/or other limitations/restrictions, and shall not affect seasonal fees at any time. Boat owner hereby agrees that the marina shall not be held liable for any loss or diminishment of services for any reason, regardless of the nature or duration thereof, and that the marina shall not be responsible and/or liable for delays in launching or commissioning ones boat, occasioned by inclement weather or other circumstances beyond its control. Boat owner acknowledges and agrees that by reason of the nature and attributes of a marina/marine service operation, that the marina cannot anticipate or predict when, where or how specific causes will arise that may disrupt service(s), cause parts failures, servicing difficulties, defects in materials, and/or breakdowns in equipment functions. Owner understands and acknowledges that this contract is an agreement to provide seasonal dockage/storage space only, and as such, the marina makes no guarantees, promises or assurances in providing any other services or amenities.

Boat owner(s) may access their boat (unless in dry stack storage) 24/7 except in emergencies. A facility access key card will be provided to the individual listed on this contract upon payment of a $15.00 non-refundable fee. Additional facility access key cards may be purchased at $15.00 each. Management reserves the right to limit the number of access key cards issued, and may temporarily deactivate any access key card(s) associated with a past due or outstanding account or in any situation where the intended use of the access key card is abused.

The boat owner shall be held liable for any damage they cause, including but not limited to; damage to any other boat(s), dock(s) or any other structure/item, due to collision or neglect. The marina cannot guarantee the safety or security of any vessel, trailer and/or cradle, and shall assume no liability for any theft or damage caused to ones vessel, trailer and/or cradle for any reason whatsoever. Boat owner agrees that the marina may without notice; retie any boat found not appropriately secured in accordance with the marina rules, regulations & mooring requirements, and understands that they will be billed for all time & material(s). The marina makes no promises or guarantee to ones seasonal dock space or storage location and reserves the right to relocate and/or reassign ones vessel anywhere within the marina as deemed appropriate by management. The marina makes no promises or guarantee to the storage location of any vessel, trailer or cradle stored at the marina, and reserves the right to relocate same to any area of the marina (including off property in an emergency) as it deems necessary and/or appropriate.

Marine service contractors shall not be permitted to work on any vessel without prior approval from management. All service contractors are required to sign in daily at the marina office and provide Whiskey Island Marina with a copy of their contractors “Workers Compensation Certificate” and a “Certificate of Insurance” naming FDL Marine doing business as Whiskey Island Marina and the Cleveland Metroparks as an additional insured. Marina management reserves the right (at its sole discretion), to stop any work being performed on ones boat in a manner determined to be unsafe and/or unacceptable. Welding & open flames of any kind are prohibited at all times. All work shall be limited to daylight hours only unless otherwise authorized by marina management. Boat owners are required to clean up after themselves (i.e., remove trash, replace water hoses, etc.). Labor fees (with a minimum of one man-hour) will be assessed to any boat owner who fails to appropriately clean-up. All refuse & waste shall be disposed of within containers provided. All used oil, batteries & the like, shall be disposed of in a manner that is approved by the marina, as well as all local, state & federal laws regulating such disposal. By signing this contract, owner agrees to follow the guidelines and all recommendations/requirements established by the marina, the Ohio Clean Marina Best Management/Boater practices, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency at all times. Any regulatory fees, assessments and/or fines issued, shall be the sole responsibility of the boat owner. Boat owners are reminded that any work involving any sanding, painting or fiberglass repair on ones boat while stored at the marina, requires a permit issued by the marina office before said work begins, and shall be appropriately displayed on the vessel while said work is being conducted.

Boat owner(s) are prohibited from leaving any electric/power cords plugged into a power outlet overnight (or at any time the boat is unattended), while the boat is laid-up/stored on land. Additionally, no items may be stored outside, around or under ones boat at any time while the boat is laid-up/stored, with the exception of a single ladder that may be stored under ones boat while preparing the boat for either winter or the summer season only. Any item(s) left out sitting around and unattended (with the exception of a single ladder), will be considered as abandoned and will be disposed of by the marina.

Power outlets and water spigots (including those located on docks) are provided for convenience purposes only, with no guarantee to their availability. Water to the facility will normally be turned on in mid-April, and then only when the risk of any future freeze is over. Only marine grade/approved power cords with waterproof connections shall be permitted. Power cords shall be appropriately attached and/or secured appropriately to prevent obstructions or damage and at no time permitted to enter, touch or make contact with the water. Per the marinas health & safety regulations, all water hoses must be disconnected & stored away when not in use. All docks & walkways shall remain clear at all times with no obstructions whatsoever. Nothing shall be attached to or suspended from any dock, pier or walkway. Use of carpet on docks is prohibited. At no time are grills permitted on or near the docks. Fireworks of any kind are strictly prohibited. Bicycles, skateboards or similar recreational items are not permitted on the docks at any time. Fishing from the docks or anywhere within the marina is prohibited. All children twelve (12) years of age and younger are required to wear a USCG approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while on or near any dock or water. Minor children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while at the marina. Signage such as “For Sale” signs affixed to ones boat is strictly prohibited and will be removed immediately by marina staff. During the boating season, any personal items (including but not limited to; picnic tables, grills, canopies, etc.), left out overnight, will be considered abandoned property and disposed of by the marina. At no time are portable fuel cans for the purpose of adding fuel to ones boat permitted anywhere within the marina. All refuse & waste shall be disposed of within containers provided. All used oil, batteries & the like, shall be disposed of in a manner that is approved by law. Pumping or discharging overboard is prohibited & illegal. By signing this contract, boater agrees to follow the guidelines and all recommendations/requirements established by the EPA and the Ohio Clean Marina Best Management/Boater Practices at all times. Copies of the Ohio Clean Marina Best Management/Boater Practices are available at the marina office and available upon request.

At the end of the boating season, all boaters are required to remove all dock lines and any other items at the time they remove their boat for the season. Boat owners, who fail to remove such items at the time their vessel is removed at the end of the season, shall be charged a minimum of one hour labor for said service. Any “non winter storage contract” boaters left in the water after October 15th must have approval from the marina office, and will be charged a daily after season dock use fee of $25.00 per day. All boats (unless you are storing at the marina and are already on the schedule for haul-out) must be removed from the water by October 25th.  Any boat left in the water after October 25th without written authorization, shall be impounded by the marina with the boat owner responsible for paying any fees related to the removal and/or storage of the boat. All unauthorized boats/trailers shall be assessed the daily “Non-Contract” storage fee of $2.50 per ft./per day until said boat/trailer is either removed, or until at such time a storage contract is entered into. Should it be necessary for the marina to remove and/or relocate any vessel in order to proceed with the opening/closing of the facility, a base rate of $150.00 plus a $6.00 per foot move fee shall be assessed for each said vessel move. Whiskey Island Marina shall assume no responsibility in contacting customers with expired contracts, and reserves the right to have ones boat impounded (if deemed appropriate), and removed from the property without notice and in accordance with local and state laws.

All returned checks for Non-Sufficient Funds shall be assessed a $50.00 fee. A late fee of $1.00 per day (plus interest and administrative fees) may be imposed for any past due account. The boat owner agrees that if a past due account balance exists, the marina may charge their credit card if on file, and/or may have a Maritime lien placed upon such boat and/or equipment until said account balance (including any interest & additional fees imposed) is satisfied and paid in full. Removal of one’s vessel from marina property when a balance exists & terms have not been established, may constitute theft of services and will be turned over to the local law enforcement agency or court of venue for criminal prosecution. The marina may refuse the removal of one’s boat, equipment and/or trailer stored or in its control, until such balance is satisfied and paid in full.

All boat owners must maintain insurance coverage, and provide Whiskey Island Marina with a “Certificate of Insurance” showing current and adequate/suitable coverage. Such policy shall waive the rights of subrogation of the insurer as Whiskey Island Marina. Boat owner understands the inherent risk in owning a boat and docks/stores their boat at the marina at their own risk. As such, Whiskey Island Marina assumes no liability for any damage sustained to ones vessel, including but not limited to; any damage incurred by the docks, dock poles, vandalism, theft, fire, flood, ice, wind, loss of use, acts of God or any other casualty of any kind. Boat owner hereby agrees to indemnify, release, save and forever hold harmless, Whiskey Island Marina (including but not limited to: its employees, representatives and/or agents), against any and all loss (including but not limited to; injuries, damages, death, cause of action, cost, debt, or demands), arising out of or in any manner connected with the use of said dockage and/or facilities. Vessel owner hereby further agrees to indemnify and forever hold harmless, Whiskey Island Marina against and from any and all claims and/or causes of action to include but not limited to; any attorney or court fees arising there from.

Boat owners and their guests shall conduct themselves in a reasonable and prudent manner at all times while at the marina. The Cleveland Metropark Rangers have jurisdiction and is the local law enforcement agency for the marina. However, in emergency situations, always dial “911". Boat owner(s) and their guest shall not engage in any activity whatsoever which is in violation of any marina, Cleveland Metropark, local, state or federal law/rule/regulation. Violation of any marina, Cleveland Metropark, local, state or federal law/rule/regulation, shall be sufficient cause to immediately terminate ones contract. “Termination of Contract” under this clause may require the immediate removal of any vessel and/or person, and shall automatically forfeit any dockage and/or storage fees paid or on deposit. Whiskey Island Marina reserves the right to terminate any seasonal dockage contract at any time if management determines it to be in the best interest of the marina and/or others. It is the boat owners’ responsibility to review and know all local, state and federal laws, including all marina/park rules & regulations. This contract does not contain all of the marina rules & regulations. Copies of the complete marinas rules & regulation are available at the marina office and available upon request.

In an emergency situation, Whiskey Island Marina reserves the right to take any action it deems appropriate and/or necessary to protect life and/or property, and/or assist in the protection thereof, providing such action(s) can be done without any further risk. Any expense incurred in taking such action shall be at the sole expense of the vessel owner. Notwithstanding any efforts taken by Whiskey Island Marina personnel, the vessel owner is solely responsible to take all emergency action and/or means possible (including the immediate removal or relocation of their vessel if appropriate and/or when requested), to protect their boat and/or marina property, unless the area has been closed due to safety concerns, at which point all access will be denied. Whiskey Island Marina may refuse to launch or require the immediate removal of any boat that fails to meet any USCG safe standards and/or requirements. Whiskey Island Marina may call any condition which it deems unsafe or hazardous to the attention of the vessel owner and require that said condition(s) be corrected as soon as possible & reasonable.

Only the vessel as listed within this contract may be docked at the marina. Vessel owner agrees to immediately notify management of any change of vessel ownership. At the marinas own discretion, the new owner of said vessel may have first opportunity to assume the current dockage space if dock space is not going to be retained. Dockage may not be sublet, traded or reassigned by any vessel owner at any time. Vessel owner shall notify the marina office if their assigned dock is going to be vacant for more than 48 hours. Whiskey Island Marina reserves the right to use the dock during such vacancies, with no adjustments or compensation. Vessels removed during the season for more than two weeks without any notice submitted to the marina office in writing, shall be considered permanently removed for the season and said dockage shall automatically revert back to the marina. Vessel owners are encouraged to leave a “Float Plan” at the Whiskey Island Marina office during any extended travel.

The marina will make every reasonable attempt to mail out seasonal dockage contracts in September for the following season. However, it is the vessel owner’s responsibility to contact the marina office prior to November 15th, if they plan to return and did not receive a seasonal dockage contract for the upcoming season. The marina will automatically presuppose that a vessel is not returning if the upcoming seasonal contract is not received by the required November 15th due date, and will proceed (without notice) beginning November 16th to lease the dock space in accordance with the Marinas Dock Management Plan. Boat owners contracting for any Summer Seasonal Dry Stack, Dry Sail or Seasonal Storage services, must obtain an additional information sheet from the marina office, which details specific rules, regulations and requirements specific to such services.

This contract shall be binding upon all heirs and successors to the parties hereto. While this contract is subject to any and all laws, regulations, or orders issued from time to time by any governmental body, the provisions hereof are severable, and in the event that any portion or provision hereof should be or become unenforceable for any reason, the remaining portion(s) of this contract shall remain in full force and effect. This contract constitutes a Security Agreement whereby the boat owner (as Debtor) hereby grants to marina (as Secured Party) a lien and a security interest in and to the owner's boat, together with any additions to and contents of such boat, to secure payment of any and all amounts due marina under this agreement.  Owner further agrees that the marina has all the rights of a secured party under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1309. While this contract is subject to any and all laws, regulations, or orders issued from time to time by any governmental body, the provisions hereof are severable, and in the event that any portion or provision hereof should be or become unenforceable for any reason, the remaining portion(s) of this contract shall remain in full force and effect.

REV: 08/15 

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