Harbor Happenings

It's Launch Time!

Boating season is officially here! Harbor Master Alex Turner and his team have been working fast and furious preparing the harbor for what will be a great summer –hiring and training the 2023 Harbor crew, sprucing up the docks, and standard maintenance throughout the harbor. I am happy to report that we had a very high return rate of our harbor crew – a testament to Alex’s leadership and making the GPYC a desired place to work.

Some key dates and items to keep in mind for the summer:

• Harbor Opening – April 15

• Great Lakes Boating Festival – May 20 & 21

• Up North Rendezvous (Killarney) - July 31 - August 3

• Fleet Review – August 17 - 20

• Let the Harbor office know your intended launch date, as well as, any extended dates you will not be utilizing your well

• Concierge service for boat deliveries (ice, food, drinks, etc.) will again be available for 2023. Just text your order along with your member number to (313) 306-2437 to take advantage of this great service

Looking forward to a fantastic 2023 boating season! Please advise if there are any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding the Harbor. I may be reached at (313) 510-1435 or ptgleaso5050.com.

Regards,

Pete Gleason, 2023 GPYC Harbor Committee Chair

Helpful tips when you’re at the fuel dock at GPYC.

Before Fueling

• Stop all engines. Turn off all appliances

• Extinguish all smoking materials.

• Check the boat’s bilges for fuel fumes.

• Close all access openings and fittings that could allow fuel vapors to enter the boat’s enclosed spaces. Close all doors, windows, and hatches.

• Remove all personnel from the boat except the person doing the fueling.

• Make sure the fuel to be dispensed is appropriate for the boat.

• Inquire as to how much fuel is to be pumped.

• Make sure you are pumping the fuel into the fuel fill pipe on the boat.

During Fueling

• Remove and secure the fuel filler cap.

• Securely ground the fuel nozzle to the deck fitting and maintain that contact during the entire fueling process.

• Do not overfill.

• Wipe up spills immediately and properly dispose of the wipes.

After Fueling

• Remove the fuel nozzle and install the fill pipe cap securely.

• Make sure any spills are wiped up and the wipes are properly disposed of.

• Run the bilge blowers for at least 5 minutes.

• Allow the boat crew back on the boat.

• Check the boats bilges for fuel fumes.

• Open the hatches, doors, and windows.

• Start the engine and warm them up for a moment.

• Untie the boat, secure the lines and motor away from the fuel dock in an orderly.