Santa Cruz Port District
Newsletter - May 2019
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WATER TAXI OPERATION
The free, inner-harbor water taxi operates between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. In addition to weekend service, the water taxi will operate on Thursday evenings during the Crow’s Nest's beach parties from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations:
- X-1 Gate
- AA Dock (Aldo’s)
- Launch Ramp
Please
click here
for the map of all water taxi pick-up and drop-off locations in the harbor. Parking is available for water taxi passengers in the north harbor near X Dock.
Thanks to our participating harbor businesses who help sponsor the water taxi each year.
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CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Mark your calendars! The 6th Annual Classic Car & Truck Show will take place at the harbor on Sunday, October 13, 2019, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be on display on the harbor’s west side (near Mariner Park) with live music, food, and family fun.
Registration information will be available online soon.
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2018 Winner Jeremy Yee
"Best in Show:" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
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CROW'S NEST BEACH BARBECUES
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The summer's first Crow's Nest Beach Barbecue is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2019.
The barbecues will continue through summer on Thursday evenings from 5:30 PM to sunset, featuring live music on the beach.
To learn more about the Crow's Nest Beach Barbecues,
click here
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Please be reminded that parking is impacted during these events. For more information about parking options in the area,
c
lick here
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PROJECT CORNER
At its regular public meeting on April 23, 2019, the Port Commission awarded three contracts for infrastructure
improvement projects in the harbor:
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AWARD OF CONTRACT:
PILE REPAIR & REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2019 - PHASE II
Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc., was awarded the contract for the Pile Repair and Replacement Project - Phase II, which is scheduled to replace 80 worn and damaged piles throughout the harbor. Vessels in work areas may be temporarily displaced during construction. The Port District will contact boat owners in affected areas.
AWARD OF CONTRACT:
ALDO'S SEAWALL REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Granite Construction Co., was awarded the contract for the Aldo's Seawall Replacement Project. Work is scheduled to take place during the permitted work window of June 15, 2019 to November 30, 2019.
AWARD OF CONTRACT: PAVEMENT REPAIRS
Watsonville Grading and Excavation Inc., was awarded a contract for paving repairs along a portion of the harbor's west side parking areas and service road from FF-dock to G-2-dock. Work is scheduled to commence within the coming weeks.
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NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK: MAY 18-24, 1019
Join the Port District in promoting safe boating during National Safe Boating Week by taking part in a free vessel safety inspection offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The safety inspections will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Santa Cruz Harbor launch ramp.
We hope to see you there!
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NOTICE UNDERWATER HAZARDS
Swimmers and surfers beware of an underwater, unsecured, dredge pipe hazard in the nearshore area between 5th and 6th Avenue. This pipe is approximately 40 feet in length and 10 inches in diameter, visible at the water's surface at some tides. Swimmers and surfers are advised to stay well to the east of 6th Avenue in order to avoid contact with this pipe and other dredge equipment. The Port District is in the process of removing hazard.
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Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project (MBSTP): May 21, 2019
On the afternoon of May 21, 2019, MBSTP will operate a chinook salmon release from Santa Cruz Harbor. Chinook salmon smolts are obtained from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)-operated Mokelumne Hatchery and will be transported to the Santa Cruz Harbor for immediate release into the ocean environment. This is done as part of a CDFW effort to mitigate losses of chinook salmon sustained during outmigration from river systems throughout central California. This program directly and measurably supports commercial and sport fisheries of the Monterey Bay area.
To learn more about the MBSTP chinook salmon release program,
click here.
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2019 Lost Gear Recovery Project:
Request for Recovery Team Members
Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust (MBFT) is looking for up to 10 commercial fishermen from Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Moss Landing, who are willing and capable to assist with the 2019 Lost Gear Recovery Project. Participating fishermen will be compensated by MBFT.
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Entrance Dredging
Crews continue to make progress dredging the federal entrance channel. The District was granted an emergency authorization to continue dredge operations in the entrance through Friday, May 24, 2019.
North Harbor Dredging
North harbor dredging concluded on April 30, 2019. In addition to deepening berthing areas, the crew focused on deepening the X/J channel to restore barge access to the culvert landing for loading and unloading of equipment during the off-season.
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FY20 Fee Schedule Update:
Slip Renter Meter Parking Pass rate has increased from $5.00/day to $6.00/day.
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Charles Walton was the largest single donor to the construction of the Walton Lighthouse, named in honor of his brother, Derek, who served in the merchant marines.
Did you know
Santa Cruz Harbor’s new electronic key system descended from one of Mr. Walton’s inventions? Mr. Walton was the first patent holder for the radio frequency identification device (RFID). This technology is the keyless system used today on numerous doors, parking lots, and now at the Santa Cruz Harbor!
Credit to slip renter Neils Kisling for sharing that bit of harbor history!
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Commercial Fishing Special
20% off Haulouts and Laydays
Effective through May 11
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