Morning everyone,
So I was reading through a blog (Far Reach Voyages) and it mentioned that there was a marina that forbid him to row his
dinghy into the marina for
water. So I reached out and asked the marina to clarify their position. I got a piddly little 2 line response.
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Yes, that is correct. Crown Bay Marina requires that all vessels entering into the Crown Bay Marina basin be under full power.
We thank you very much for taking the time to verify.
Kind regards,
Christine Starshak
Crown Bay Marina
8168 Crown Bay Marina
Suite 528
St. Thomas, VI 00802
P: 340-774-2255
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Now while I personally think this seems like a very silly
rule, they can make any rules they like inside their own marina. But I would like to understand better where they are coming from on this.
What I am wondering is, why do you think they would make such a
rule??
-Because people who still row their
dinghy are perhaps looked upon as an undesirable crowd for the marina? Perhaps they only want big powerful RIB's because they know the people have
money to spend?
In the blog post it is mentioned that they say a dinghy under oars might not be able to get out of the way fast enough...
-I thought rules of the road would put the dinghy under oar in right of way (first off), as well as the fact that my
Fatty Knees would not respond any faster under
engine than her oars. She is also MUCH more maneuverable under oars. Although I bet that would be true with an
inflatable under oar.
Chime in and let me know what you think.
If you disagree with the marina rule, the
power is always in our hands- dont support their business until they change the rule.
If you do support this rule, please explain your position for it.
Thank you everyone!