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