Kayak Rack Procedures

ABOUT THE RACK

The PWEA Kayak Rack is made available to any paid member in good standing for storage of member owned seaworthy vessels.
There are 89 spaces available to kayaks; 8 for sunfish and 13 spaces available to paddles boards for annual rental. There are 13 spaces available to paddle boards for annual rental.
Assigned spaces are rented on an annual basis. The Kayak Rack Chairperson reserves the right to move boats to different spaces if necessary.
Assigned rack space does not constitute a permanent rental location nor does it create a bailment.
Rack payments are due at the time of the annual membership payment (by April 1st of each year) or when a new space is assigned.
A Waiting List will be maintained by the Kayak Rack Chairperson for new space assignments.

STORAGE

Space assignments on the rack will be on a first come, first served basis.
All vessels must be stored in the assigned space.
It is the responsibility of the member/owner of each vessel to insure that it is properly stored after each use.
Proper storage includes a lock and cable to secure the boat to the rack in the event of high tides and storms. The lock and cable is the responsibility of the boat owner.
No stacking is permitted; unless by prior approval of the Rack Chairperson
We highly recommend that all boats be strapped down when stored to avoid damage or loss due to winds and storms.

WINTER STORAGE AREA ON RACK

Members who pay the fee for Dockspace (storing their dinghy on the dock float during the summer boating season) are entitled to store their dinghy on the Winter Storage Area on the far left side of the Dinghy Rack as part of the fee.
You must contact the Kayak Rack Chairperson if you need space so we can accommodate you.

ANNUAL FEES

Fees will be charged on a per space basis.

If your vessel occupies one space (e.g. kayak), you will be charged $50.
If your vessel occupies two spaces (e.g. dinghies, sunfish, and other vessels with a beam greater than 2 feet) you will be charged $125.
Sunfish will be charged $125.00.
Paddleboards will be charged a fee of $25 per space.
The Kayak Rack Chairperson may decide if a vessel occupies one or two spaces
If we do not receive your payment by April 1st. your dinghy will be considered abandoned and will be removed/relocated accordingly and your space assignment will be forfeited. (see waiting list below).
The annual fees cover January 1st through December 31st of the intended year.
The entire fee will be due whether you are renewing your space(s) in March or receiving a new space in September. We will not pro-rate space payments.

STICKER

Each boat will receive an official PWEA sticker indicating the assigned space number(s) and dues year. Vessels without stickers may be considered abandoned and removed/relocated accordingly.
The Kayak Rack Chairperson will place a sticker on each paid vessel. It is the member’s responsibility to report lost or stolen stickers for immediate replacement.

WAITING LIST

The Kayak Rack Chairperson is responsible for managing the waiting list, which will operate on a first come, first served basis.
As spaces become available, the first person on the list will be contacted, payment must be received within 7 days for any available space. Failure to pay moves you to the bottom of the list and the next person is offered the space.
Note: a new homeowner has no right to the previous homeowner’s rack space.

If we do not receive your payment by April 1st of the intended year, you will forfeit your spot on the rack and you will be moved to the bottom of the waiting list.