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Information for users
Background:
Owing to the large and varied number of marine craft using Chaguaramas Bay,
the Yacht Services Association of Trinidad and Tobago (YSATT)
was mandated by the Marine Pilots to restrict the anchoring of yachts to a
specific zone and provide clearly defined access channels to the inner parts
of the bay.
YSATT
responded by establishing moorings to demark two entrance channels – one
runs East/West along the northern shore and the other runs North/South along
the eastern shoreline, that is, along Crews Inn’s ship dock.
Recently,
YSATT
placed several more moorings inside the designated anchoring zone.
The
following information is supplied as an aid to boaters using the
YSATT
moorings:
1.
Each mooring consists of a 2,000lb (approx.) concrete block, 1”
thick nylon rope and 3/8”chain attached to an orange floating buoy.
There is a steel hoop at the top of the buoy for attachment of the
boat’s bow rope. All moorings
are clearly marked with “ YSATT”
and a number.
2.
There are only 6 to 8 feet of extra line (scope) between the mooring
block and the buoy. If users
prefer to lift the mooring buoy slightly above the water to prevent banging,
the buoy MUST be released at least 12
to 15 feet from the boat in times of bad weather. This allows the boat to ride the waves without lifting the
mooring block. For this reason,
when a boat is left unattended on a
YSATT
mooring, even for just a few hours, the buoy must be released by 12 to 15
feet. Chaguaramas Bay can be
subject to unpredictable weather, particularly between the months of June to
November.
3.
YSATT Moorings –
YSATT
has placed 25 moorings within the anchorage zone in Chaguaramas. There are
twenty moorings that can accommodate yachts up to 15 tons and five heavier
duty moorings that are suited for vessels up to 25 tons. The smaller
moorings are rented at a rate of $30 TT or $5 US per night. The larger
moorings are rented at a rate of $42 TT or $7 US per night. Long term
rental rates are available. Moorings may not be reserved in advance of
arrival; they are strictly accommodated on a first come first serve basis.
Upon arrival in Trinidad, contact the
YSATT office or speak to the shuttle
operator to advise of your need for a mooring. Prior to attaching to a
mooring, it is imperative that you register with the
YSATT office in order
to ensure that the mooring is
designated to you. The moorings are checked quarterly to ensure that they
are in good working condition; all necessary maintenance work is carried out
during these routine checks.
Under no circumstances
can the moorings be left overnight without a Captain on board. Failure
to comply with this will result in a report to the Coast Guard and Maritime
Services Division and a request to the latter for the removal of the vessel.
The moorings are NOT
designed for storm conditions and if surface winds exceed 40 knots, all
vessels must vacate their respective moorings. Moorings should not be
pulled up out of the water as this may lead to the mooring anchor being
pulled off the seabed during rough weather/heavy swells.
YSATT
accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage or loss to this
registered vessel or equipment, arising from use or access to the moorings.
Our
aim is to provide a secure mooring at a modest price so that you can better
enjoy your stay in Chaguaramas Bay. Have
a great time!
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