UNLOADING AND LAUNCHING
A few simple guidelines that will make the time at the boat ramp shorter and more pleasant.
If you are a beginner almost anyone in line behind you would be glad to assist you.
Be courteous; everyone's always in a hurry. Ramp is open 24 hours.
1 Get in line - No one likes a line jumper.
2 During the dark, TURN HEADLIGHTS OFF - they blind everyone - park lights are ok.
3 Get gear and boat ready to launch before getting on the ramp.
If you need additional time wave others around but stay in line.
4 The most experienced driver should position the boat so the novice will only have to
back a short distance and pull straight ahead to park. (see #7)
5 Wait off the bank until your partner is ready to board.
6 If you are solo, unload, park your boat and move your vehicle & trailer off the
ramp as soon as possible.
7 Park Straight!!! Crooked parking wastes parking spaces and
increases the chances of the next guy running over your trailer.
7 Use caution leaving ramp. This can be as dangerous as a Shotgun Start.
LOADING AND LEAVING
If you are a beginner almost anyone in line behind you would be glad to assist you.
1 Drop the driver off at the ramp. If solo or with a novice, beach the boat, otherwise wait
off the bank while others are loading their boats and until your trailer is on the ramp.
2 During the dark LEAVE HEADLIGHTS OFF until you are off the ramp.
3 The experienced driver should position the trailer so the novice can pull straight ahead.
4 After loading, pull as far away from the ramp as possible to reduce congestion.
Do not turn headlights on until you are leaving.
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