Newsletter, April 2022

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Monthly Statements

Starting this month, we are saving paper by sending billing statements via email rather than US mail. You should receive your statement via email on or around the first of the month. If you do not get the statement, please contact our office. If you need a paper statement via mail let us know and we will mail it out.

Upcoming Events

The Yacht Club has a full slate of activities on the calendar:

Coyote Point boats at Petaluma, May 2021

Starting April 6, Wednesday evening informal races are back!  Marina tenants as well as the public are invited to come in, jump on a boat and go sailing. The skippers meeting is at the Yacht Club at 5:45 pm each Wednesday through the summer.

Safety First!

Now's the time to pay attention to a new federal regulation for fire extinguishers on motorized recreational boats taking effect on April 20, 2022. The big change is that fire extinguishers older than 12 years from the manufacture date are no longer considered good and serviceable and should be replaced with a newer fire extinguisher.

This includes both disposable (non-rechargeable) and rechargeable fire extinguishers.  And while you are checking your fire extinguishers, make sure they are properly pressurized, labeled for Marine use “Marine Type U.S.C.G.” and are of the specific type required for your vessel length.

If your fire extinguisher has a date of manufacture stamped on the bottle (example: “05” means 2005), and it is older than 12 years, the extinguisher is considered expired and must be removed from service. Look for wording on the bottle stating “This product must be removed from service within 12 years after date of manufacturing.”

If your boat was required to carry a fire extinguisher, it is still required to do so under this new regulation. There is also no change to the quantity required. The tables below show the required type and number of fire extinguishers required based on boat size and age.

Lets Go Giants!!

The San Francisco Giants are back in action! Their season opener is April 8, and it’s a great day for a trip to McCovey Cove. The next two days also feature afternoon games. Get out, get those Giants colors flying, and enjoy the afternoon scene – it’s one of the best boating activities the Bay has to offer.

      Friday April 8, 1:35 pm

      Saturday April 9, 1:05 pm

      Sunday April 10, 1:05 pm

We like to get there a bit early and anchor up close to the draw bridge. That way the Jumbo-Tron is visible and when the crowd roars you can look up and catch the replay of whatever happened. It’s fun to take a Kayak or skiff, play in the water, paddle under the bridge and up mission creek, or hang out in the cove hoping to snag a home run ball. If you do something interesting or show your team spirit in a creative way you might end up on TV!