June 2021 Newsletter

Chula Vista Marina Resort Newsletter

News For Living the Boating Dream

Chula Vista Marina Newsletter | June 2021 | San Diego Bay

*The Galley, gym, and Dolphins Patio are OPEN!!*

News from the Dockmaster

Welcome, Mariners, to the June edition of the Chula Vista Marina Newsletter. I have some very exciting news to tell you about. We are scheduling our very first event at the Marina since last year. We are officially scheduling our October Marine Gear Swap Meet. We usually hold these events twice a year at the Marina but have been unable to do so . So, start going through your list of what treasures you are in need of or what treasures you have that need to go. I know we are still some months out and will announce more as we get closer to October but thought this was good news worth sharing.

Another important announcement is starting June 7th we will begin our annual tree trimming at the Marina. Take a few moments to read thorough the article that will explain the dates and timing of the tree trimming. We are breaking this up to occur over the period of 3 weeks. Please take note as we will begin distributing flyers and posting maps during the first week of June. Be prepared to make arrangements to have vehicles relocated as needed during this time. The last thing we want to do is have to tow a vehicle and charge the owner. If you have any questions about the timeframe or what areas will be getting worked on, please just contact the office and we can explain what will need to be done.

See you on the docks!

Robert Zimmerman

[email protected]

Welcome to Our New Mariners

Michael and Kim Bennetts brought in their awesome 40’ Mainship that they recently purchased and had brought in from Stockton; Nicholas Hunter purchased a very nice 43’ Ocean Alexander Gra Na Mara that was already here at CVM; Frank and Judy Kubik have returned with their 26’ Macgregor Sea Camper for another season; Joseph and Lana Artale have recently purchased a nice 32’ Carver OMG LOL that was already here at CVM; John Worthington purchased a super clean 36’ Shin-Hsing Trawler Beulah that was already here at CVM; Robert Szymczak and Robert Stawick i brought in their awesome 26’ Larson from dry storage in Arizona; Richard McBee and Brad Goff brought in their amazing 47’ Sea Ray Seaz the Memories all they way from Seabrook, Texas; Adam Rutz-Rivera purchased a nice 33’ Egg Harbor that was already here at CVM; and Severino and Elizabeth Dumitrescu sailed in their very nice 42’ Islander Brizo from Seaforth Marina in Mission Bay. Welcome!

Friendly Reminders - Helpful Hints

Bilge Oil

A common call we receive in the office is that from a concerned tenant who notices or smells fuel or oil in the Marina. Ninety percent of oil in marine waters is from small, chronic sources such as bilges, fueling spills, outboard motors, urban run-off and improper disposal of used oil products. You can help protect California's waterways by preventing oily bilge water from being pumped overboard and making sure your engine is maintained properly.

Keep engines well-tuned; regularly check seals, gaskets, hoses, and connections for leaks and drips.
Change oil filters often.
Use drip pans with oil absorbent pads while draining oil from the bilges.
Use an oil absorbent pad in the bilge to capture unexpected leaks. The absorbents will capture oil before the bilge pump discharges it into the water.
Discard used oil absorbents at a household hazardous waste collection center.
Consider installing an oily water separator.
Clean and maintain bilges. Do not use detergents while cleaning.
Do not mix used oil with other substances.
Precautions: When using oil absorbents in the bilge, secure them to prevent clogging or fouling the bilge pump float or sensor. Oil and fuel are flammable.
Keep oil and fuel-saturated absorbents away from heat or sources of ignition and in well-ventilated areas.
Remove oily bilge water at a bilge pump out station.
Remember: It is unlawful and punishable by federal law to discharge any petroleum products into or upon the navigable waters anywhere in the United States.

Chula Vista Marina Tree Trimming

Parking Lot Closures

Attention Marina Tenants: Starting June 6th we will be closing various parts of the parking lot for tree trimming.

Please take a look at the schedule below so that you can park in the lot accordingly. Many tenants like to park in the same areas, so mark your calendar for the dates.

Parking Lot Closure Schedule:

NORTH LOT, JUNE 7th - 8th North parking lot will be closed starting at 12 PM on Monday, June 7th until 5 PM on Tuesday, June 8th . All vehicles in the North Lot will have to be moved prior to 12 PM on the 6th or will be subject to tow at the owner’s expense. Marina staff will be placing notices on vehicles in the North lot to please relocate starting on June 4th in order to give tenants plenty of time to relocate their vehicles. The North Parking Lot is closest to the Galley restaurant and consists of all the spaces up to Gate #2.

CENTRAL LOT, JUNE 14th - 15th Central Lot parking, the spaces from Gate #2 to Gate #3, will be closed begging at 12 PM on Monday, June 14th and will be closed until 5 PM on Tuesday, June 15th . Tenants will be given time to relocate vehicles and contacted by Marina staff if their cars are not relocated. Any vehicles remaining in the Central Lot after 12 PM on Monday, June 14th will be subject to tow at the owner’s expense.

SOUTH LOT, JUNE 21st - 22nd South Lot parking from the Dolphins Patio building to the Bill of Rights Kiosk will be closed beginning at 12 PM on Monday, June 21st until 5 PM on Tuesday, June 22nd . All tenants will be given sufficient notice to move their vehicles. Any vehicles that remain in the lot will be subject to tow at the owner’s expense.

Gate 2 dock ramp is located just east of the Galley.

Gate 3 dock ramp is located south of Gate 2 and is in front of the Dolphins Patio BBQ/Gym area.

We thank you for your cooperation!