Greetings from your marine chair and the launch and haul gang

It is that time of year when all good HYC members prep and launch their boats and clean out the yard. The official launch season starts April 18th when the first launch goes into service. We will try to make the launch process as painless as possible but there are some rules that need to be followed and only you can make that happen.

We are increasing your convenience to launch by adding additional launch opportunities. We will launch Saturdays and Sundays as usual and Fridays and Mondays or any other date that you can arrange and schedule with the marine committee to have at least three boats ready to go.

We will launch up to 3 hours before and up to 2 hours after high tide. We will endeavor to give you a tighter time window so please work to the schedule. If you miss your appointed time then you may have to reschedule for another day.

When you plan to launch you will need to:

1. Have valid boat insurance and a copy of the summary page on file with the club.
2. Paid up on all monies owed the club
3. Schedule your launch date and receive confirmation from the committee. Launching is by appointment only.
4. Verify with a call to marine chaiman Jeep Califano (home: 973-838-3548, cell: 201-220-9117) or e-mail to marine@hyc.org the day before stating you are ready to go.
5. Arrive early and in plenty of time to have your boat ready to go at the appointed time.
6. Check in with a committee member as soon as you arrive.
7. You must be present and have two (2) additional crew to help launch.
8. Dismantle your boat cradle the day you are launched. The marine committee can arrange to have this done for a small fee.
9. Have a mooring for your boat
10. Harlem Yacht Club does not permit launching your boat if you have not complied with 1, 2 and 3 above.

It will be helpful if your engine works. But if you are having trouble please let us know ahead of time and we will ensure that the launch is ready to assist. Please remember boats in the yard after June 15 will be charged summer storage. HYC has graciously decided to allow storing boat trailers in the yard.

Have a safe and happy boating season.

Weekend launch dates with good tides are: