1. ALL BOATS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF $300K LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE AND A CURRENT YEAR STATE BOATER REGISTRATION CARD and be kept on file with the Dockmaster.
  2. THE MARINA IS A TRASH IN – TRASH OUT FACILITY. No fish or crab remains, waste, sewage, garbage, oil, trash, or other materials shall be discharged or disposed of in the marina, channel, or on the property. Please discard all trash and materials from the Marina.
  3. All Boats in the Marina will be fully equipped and operable for operation on the sea; and equipped with all safety of life equipment as required by the USCG regulations including Federal, State, and local laws; and shall comply with all Federal and State licensing and registration requirements.
  4. Each Boat Slip is restricted to marine mooring occupancy for a single non- commercial pleasure boat. Non-recreational boats (such as barges and other water craft) without a method of self-propulsion are prohibited. This excludes BoatUS emergency Tow Boats with self-propulsion.
  5. All Boats must fit within the boundaries of the Boat Slip, including all bowsprits, booms, pulpits, and other projections and overhangs, both forward and rear; Except a Boat may extend up to two (2) feet to the rear of the slip. The only exception is for Slips G-22 through G-34 – they can extend up to twenty (20) feet to the rear of the slip provided the portion of the boat lying outside the Slip boundary does not interfere with the use of the Marina waters by other boaters, or is unsafe.
  6. Fueling of boats in the Marina Basin and channel is discouraged. Boat Owners assume all responsibility for spills and damage caused by fueling their boats as per DNREC policies.
  7. KEEP DOCKS CLEAR AT ALL TIMES. Please do not store anything on the Docks – including fuel, flammable materials, fishing, crabbing, swimming, tubing, diving supplies, cleaning supplies, nets, rakes, or any items that limit access or cause a fire or safety hazard.
  8. Boats experiencing fuel/holding tank leakage shall immediately be removed or repaired from the Marina property by the owner or the Dockmaster may remove at the Boat owner’s expense.
  9. Any vessel that sinks in the Marina shall be removed by the vessel owner within twelve (12) hours of the sinking or the Dockmaster may authorize removal of the vessel at the owner’s expense.
  10. No major boat repairs, paint application, is allowed in the slip or the Marina.
  11. All Boats underway in the Marina shall observe NO WAKE SPEED and be operated safely.
  12. All vehicles on Marina property shall be operated in a safe and slow manner and be parked in designated black-top lined parking spaces. No parking on the grass or in front of the gates. Motor vehicles, including without limitation, mobile homes, motor homes, truck campers, and house trailers of any kind cannot be used as campers or mobile residences while on Marina property.
  13. Boat trailers must be removed the same day they arrive; no overnight parking in the Marina.
  14. No fishing, crabbing, swimming, or diving is allowed in the Marina Basin, Docks, and Ramp area.
  15. Dock boxes must be purchased from the Dockmaster in order to maintain uniformity in the Marina.
  16. Marine grade electric power cords, water hoses, and lines should be neatly coiled at all times.
  17. Pets will be kept on a leash at all times. Collect and remove all pet droppings immediately. Do not dispose of pet droppings or baby diapers inside the Marina restrooms.
  18. Riding bicycles on Docks and entryways is strictly prohibited for safety.
  19. No antenna or other device for the transmission or reception of television signals shall be erected on Marina property. Such antennas or other devices are permitted on Boats docked in the Marina.
  20. No individual signs or advertising posters are permitted in the Marina or on Boats in the Marina.
  21. Boat flags and pennants while flown or displayed on boats inside the Marina must be in good professional taste without foul language, ill-symbols, or unprofessional in appearance.
  22. Inappropriate behavior by any member, guest, or tenant will not be tolerated and should be reported to the Dockmaster. Suspension of privileges could result from such behavior.

This listing is subject to enforcement by the Dockmaster, the Board of Directors, the By- Laws of the Bay Colony Marina Slip Owners Association, the Condominium Declarations of the Bay Colony Community Yacht Club, and the State of Delaware – DNREC and the Delaware State Police; and the United States Coast Guard. Revised: February 2022