FISHING IN THE MARINA

The rule of no fishing in the Marina was relaxed on a trial basis. The rule is to be reintroduced due to the danger of the Marina diver being caught up on hooks while underwater.

Some boats have been hit by “flying missiles” namely sinkers and spark plugs. Therefore as of  1 June 2017 the no-fishing rule in the Marina has been reinstated.

  WATER RESTRICTIONS

The water restrictions on the Marina have been slightly relaxed and water is available from 8am – 4pm daily. We would like to ask for your assistance on this as boats that are not being used are being washed 3 to 4 times a week. It has been noticed that some cleaners just stand and hose the boat down without using any soap or a broom to actually clean.

We would like to request that all owners fit the pistol grip fitting to the hosepipes, as the cleaners’ just leave the spray nozzle fittings open. As we are still under instructions from the Municipality regarding water usage and ask for co-operation in assisting to save water.                   

CAMERAS

Currently we have installed 10 cameras on the Marina, this is an ongoing project and will continue to expand the network once finances are available.

VASCO

With a successful Vasco being completed and well done to members and visitors who took part in the race. We look forward to a successful sailing season with the MSC being beginning of July and the Boat Show towards the end of July.

FOUND

A handheld VHF radio was found on the walk-on. To claim, contact me with the make and model and details of where this was lost.

Kind Regards

Malcolm

Unfortunately due to the water restrictions put on the Marina by the Municipality, at this stage it is not possible for the Marina to relax the restrictions and the water to be available permanently 24/7.

However due to the large fire in the Rossburgh area at the end of last week, a lot of the boats on the Marina are covered in black fall out.

For the next few days the Marina will be leaving the water open from 8h00 to 16h00, to allow for the washing of the boats to get rid of the black fall out.

Kindly note that the Port Authority office – Transnet will be closing at 10:00 on Friday, 23rd December 2016.
Their office will re-open again on Wednesday, 28th December 2016 at 08:00.
Please do your clearing out at 08:00 on Friday morning should you wish to leave over the Christmas weekend.

The Durban Marina office will also close earlier on Friday, 23rd December 2016 and remain closed until Wednesday morning, 28th December 2016 at 08:00.

Have a blessed Festive Season and safe sailing!

International Visitors
It’s always a pleasure to be able to accommodate International yachtsmen who call into Port on their circumnavigation sail. The popular yacht “Delos” is in the Marina, it was a pleasure to meet the crew.
The Marina is somewhat full with the visitors. We do our best to make their stay a pleasure and the Marina ladies are always willing to assist wherever they are needed.

Levy Increase
As announced at the Open Forum held on 5 November 2016, the levies and rentals will be increased by 5% with effect from 1st January 2017. The new levies/rental will be reflected on the January statements.

FESTIVE WISHES
Wishing all a blessed and cheerful Festive season and
all the best for 2017.
Please be responsible over the Festive season, be it on the water or road…..

Kind Regards
Malcolm

NEW YEAR

Now that the silly season is over we hope all had a good Christmas and New Year. As we settle into the New Year, I hope that 2016 be a fantastic year for all.

WATER RESTRICTIONS

We apologise for water restrictions being implemented, however the times have doubled from 2 hours per day to 4 hours. Thank you to the majority of members that have been understanding and assisted us with the restrictions.
Times are as follows: 9 – 11 am 2 – 4pm
Hopefully we will receive more of the much needed rain in the catchment areas and water levels will rise in the dams and enable the water restrictions to be lifted.

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

It appears that the mad year end traffic of International visitors has eased off drastically. The weather conditions have been favorable for sailing, allowing to sail from Richard’s Bay – Mossel Bay – Cape Town on one weather window, therefor bypassing the Port of Durban.

GUESTS

As of 1st March 2016 we will be enforcing the rules regarding access to the Marina. All guests will only be permitted access to the Marina if accompanied by an owner. Owning or renting a mooring will not automatically allow relatives or friends 24/7 access to the Marina whilst unaccompanied by the owner or renter.

CONTACT DETAILS

Please notify the ladies in the office of any change of contact details – we need to keep our records updated with all your contact details: telephone numbers – mobile, work and home, email addresses. We will also require contact details of a relative or friend whom we can contact in the case of any emergency in your absence.

Kind Regards

Malcolm

WATER RESTRICTIONS

Thank you to the members that have assisted with the water restrictions. Hopefully we will receive much needed rain in the catchment areas and water levels will rise in the dams and enable the water restrictions to be lifted.

GAGGLE OF GEESE

The feathered Motley Crew have been AWOL for a few days, which has concerned the ladies in the office……I can assure you they needed fattening up before ready to be served as Christmas lunch…..

FESTIVE WISHES

Wishing all members and families a blessed and cheerful Festive season and all the best for 2016.

Please be responsible over the Festive season, be it on the water or road…..

Kind Regards

Malcolm