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July 1, 2010 Volume 38, Issue 7
The Summer of ‘10 is finally underway and, with a few exceptions, has
been enjoyed by all. In addition to our best wishes to everyone for a safe 4th of July, please note the following: OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 8am to 4:30pm, (Please – no house calls). FUEL DOCK – Monday – Friday – 8am – 4:30pm., Tide Mill Customers can call mid week and we
will fuel up your boat for you and have it ready to go for the weekend! TIDE TABLES: New 2010 tide tables are
available in the office or at tidemill.com OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS: Please inform any outside contractors that may be working on your boat that a Certificate of
Insurance MUST be on file with Tide Mill PRIOR
to any work being performed. In addition, all contractors must sign in and out each time they come to the
yard to work on your boat. There can be no exceptions to the insurance rule. SHIPS SUPPLIES:
Any special order can be made from our suppliers catalogue and delivered free the next day to your boat! Just give us
a call! CHANNEL MARKERS: The channel markers have been placed to mark the banks of the channel. For the safest route, please stay in the middle
of the channel as marked. Boats drawing 6ft or more should try and avoid dead low times. ID TAGS: Complimentary ID tags are available in the office to identify your
hoses, power lines, etc. Please respect your neighbors property. SLUICE GATE OPENINGS: The gates are scheduled to be open July 20,21. Watch for heavy currents a couple of hours after the flood tide. HURRICANE SEASON is here and the experts are calling for a few
doozies! Before they hit, please consider extra lines, chafing gear, adequate and functional bilge pumps, good batteries,
extra fenders, remove all non permanent items from the deck and most importantly, contact Tide Mill if you need us to check
your vessel. PLEASE note that some people are overnighting on their boats at the dock. When entering
the marina at night please avoid loud radios, yodeling, or engine revving
so as to not disturb the dreamers! FLOAT PLANS are important! Please remember to file one with the office so we can find you in an emergency!
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