Hailing a marina

[airdvr1227]

What is the proper etiquite?

Planning a trip to the Lake Erie Islands. Is it as simple as saying "I'm here, where do you want me to dock?" or is there more to it?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Hailing a marina

name of marina, name of marina, this is my boat. they answer, tell them what you need. i have docking reservations, i need 87 octane, diesel. they will then tell you what to do. fuel dock guy usually has a hand held to direct you. if the fuel dock is busy, he will tell you to stand off, or fall in behind a certain boat, and wait for service.

 

[wellsc1]

Re: Hailing a marina

After you hail the marina on marine channel 16, ask them to meet you on a working channel designated for your use. I habitually use 72 because that number is a working channel and easy for me to remember. Do you need a marine radio channel plan to ensure you use proper channels?

 

[airdvr1227]

Re: Hailing a marina

This particular marina's channel is 71. Thanks for the input. I didn't want to act a fool.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Hailing a marina

Here we hail the marinas on 16 (Example) This is Waven BYE calling MOORS Marina:, Be specific who you are calling Because every one monitors 16 and they say go to "68" and you tell them what is going on. All of us hang out on 16 to also hear what else is going on out on the water, We all stick together and thats good to know that every one will answer. Be specific starting with your boats name and who it is your calling, Sounds better too.

 

[quad59]

Re: Hailing a marina

What if your boat has no name? Do you use the reg. numbers?

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Hailing a marina

What!!!!!!!! no boat name LOL Just kidding! This is Pat calling Moors Marina, will do just fine. Or This is Boat with no name Calling Moors Marina

 

[four winns 214]

Re: Hailing a marina

What if your boat has no name? Do you use the reg. numbers?

I just say "Sea Ray pleasure craft". If I'm calling a lockmaster I say "21' Sea Ray pleasure craft"