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If you’ve never checked into a marina or mooring field before, how do you learn? Here are the procedures and best practices.
Summary:
When you’re headed to a new marina or mooring field, prepare ahead of time by checking the layout. Visit their website or use Google Maps. Advanced familiarity will make the marina staff’s instructions clearer later.
Call when you’re ten minutes out to get last-minute details to help you tie up. It gives you a chance to ask for landmarks to help you find the slip or to get information about how to tie up.
Will you be getting help to tie up? If so, in the United States, a tip is customary.
After you’re tied up, get back to the marina office to make arrangements to pay and provide documents.
I preferred to clean up a bit before checking in. It’s simply a sign of respect and helps things go smoother.
I kept all my documents in one place so I was ready. It’s why we developed the Boat Documents Organizer. Look for a link in the show notes.
After checking in, get the lay of the land. Where are the showers? Laundry? What is the WiFi password? And, will the marina be hosting any special events?
To get more details, listen to the full podcast or check out How to Check Into a Marina.
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