Hammond Port Authority 701 Casino Center Drive Hammond, IN 46320
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FROM THE DESK OF THE PORT AUTHORITY DIRECTOR April 2012
MILAN A. KRUSZYNSKI WELCOME BACK SLIP HOLDERS FOR THE 2012 BOATING SEASON! On behalf of Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Port Authority Board Members and Marina Staff, thank you for choosing our marina and spending your boating season with us. What great winter weather and an early warm spring we have experienced here at the Hammond Marina. We look forward to another summer filled with hot days and exciting weekends. The professional office staff is excited about the start of the season serving the slip holders as we provide the best experience in boating here on the Southern Shores of Lake Michigan. The economy affects each one of us daily blending decisions and the choices we make as to how we spend our money. Thank you for your patience and to many of you I appreciate your support and kind words as we strive to pro- vide you with time to relax and enjoy your stay with us. Your suggestions, discussions and thoughts are always welcome. Thank you to the 129 boaters that participated in the 2011 Boater Survey. Some interesting facts I wish to share include: 1.) Over 90% of the re- spondents were either very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with their experience at the UPCOMING EVENTS Hammond Marina; 2.) Additional attention will be paid to the spider concerns and over- all cleanliness of the floating boater bathrooms on main dock; 3.) Extended gas dock and the ships store hours will be scheduled this boating season; 4.) Additional parking lot STAY TUNED FOR ADDITIONALIONAL EVENTS!EVENTS! patrols will be added ensuring properly hang-tagged and visitor pass vehicles only; 5.) 4/28 FISHING DERBY Harbor Master and assigned staff inspections of the docks and slips with added enforce- 5/13,14 POWER SQUARDON BOATING ment of all the rules will be enhanced. So please prominently display the PWC Stickers and respect the “no carpet” rules and understand why there is no swimming in the marina COURSE or grilling on your boats. Expect to see staff more often as well as those docks and 6/9 NATIONAL MARINA DAY grounds kids dressed in brilliant blue tie-dyed shirts and sweatshirts. 6/10 DISCOVER SAILING OPEN- If you observe any questionable activity do not hesitate in calling the office dur- HOUSE ing normal business hours – 8:30am to 4:30pm 7 days per week during the season. Also 6/16 WELCOME BACK BOATER PARTY the west gate security guardhouse contact telephone number remains 219-473-0591. You “RED SOLO CUP” will find this telephone number posted throughout the marina. Save it to your cell phone 7/6 GAME NIGHT IN THE CLIPPER contact list and place a call when necessary. ROOM, SCAVENGER HUNT Enjoy the summer, your neighbors and boating. Our summer community is once 8/ 4 DOCK CHALLENGE again filling up with the people we love to see – OUR BOATERS. A reminder that Lost VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Marsh Golf Course – located 2 miles south on Calumet Avenue and 129th Street is open
Seco nd a ry St o ry He ad li ne 8/11 VENETIAN NIGHT for the season. Also, the Wolf Lake Memorial Pavilion will be host to numerous concerts “THE 70’S” and family oriented events this summer. In particular will be Mayor Thomas M. McDer- mott, Jr. Summer Concert Series featuring Styx in June, Foreigner and Cheap Trick on separate nights in August – all at an affordable price. The Wolf Lake Family Aquatic Play Center – affectionately known as the “Splash Pad” will be open from Memorial Day Pre order your T-shirt for the Welcome to Labor Day. Come visit the office for more details. Additional details will be Back Boater Party provided in future Harbor One Newsletters. I look forward to seeing you as you re- turn this spring and summer. “Red Solo Cup” June 16, 2012 Orders must be received by June 1, 2012 $12.00 per shirt Page 2 Harbor One news
From Marina Director, Bill Hill, CMM
Spring is here and with great anticipation another boating season begins. I’d like to welcome back our returning boaters and thank you for your continued patronage. I hope you also took advantage of the renewal discount and found it beneficial. The Marina Advisory Committee will again be meeting this year. The first meeting will be on the last Saturday in May and the last Saturday of each month thereafter. We need a volunteer from each dock or group of docks to continue the success in opening the lines of communication between management and the boating community. The ships store is stocked with new clothing offering lots of color for this spring and summer. The Marine clearance center is also returning this year with some great bargains. Please stop in and enjoy. We will be adding some additional hours for the ships store and fuel dock to make it more convenient for our boaters. Please stay tuned for more details. I hope everyone has a fun and safe boating season and I look forward to seeing you around the Marina and Yacht Club.
From the Harbormaster, Keith Carey
The marina will be trying something new this year in that we are offering, through the United States Power Squadrons, Practical On-the-Water Training. This will be a one day, 8 hours seminar which involves 4 hours of classroom training and 4 hours of practice behind the wheel of a boat. This is a great opportunity for those new to boating to become more comfortable and EDUCATED in boating. Please call the office for more information. Safety is so important, especially in boating. As we start a new boating season, please be observant and cognizant of those around you and help us to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment by following the rules and regulations at our Marina. I’m looking forward to a great summer!
Speaking of Safety, I thought you might be interested in the following article:
MANDATORY PDF’S The National Boating Safety Advisory Council voted to have the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) initiate a process that would lead to mandatory life jacket wear. This gave USCG the green light to gather public input on the concept of mandatory wear of a personal flotation device (PFD) and also look at how such a rule would be implemented and enforced. This issue will continue to make headlines in 2012, unless USCG determines this idea should be tabled. The marine industry is asking that USCG conduct meaningful public outreach and receive com- ments, instead of simply posting the idea in the Federal Register and hope people find it. In addition, the marine industry is throwing its support behind safety and life jacket wear educational programs, which the industry believes will cause wear rates to naturally rise. The vast majority of the marine industry supports the education of boaters and mandatory wear for children under 12 and for those on personal watercraft but believe the decision for adults to wear a life jacket should remain a choice. Printed from the Association of Marina Ind.
Page 3 Harbor One news HAMMOND YACHT CLUB SHIP STORE
The Hammond Yacht Club would like to welcome NOW, THROUGH everyone back to the marina, especially those new slip hold- ers and new members of the Yacht Club. The marina has so 5/15/12 much to offer and is very well run. The board of the
Hammond Port Authority and the board of the Hammond 25% OFF CLEANING Yacht Club work very closely together to make this the best boating experience possible. PRODUCTS Yacht Club Members have been enjoying the use of the club during regular business hours, for private parties, and Guest Days open to the public. Our Guest Days are designed to allow the public access to the Yacht Club and see what we have to offer. The Hammond Yacht Club is a member of the Lake Michigan Yachting Association, Yacht Clubs of Amer- LOST MARSH GOLF COURSE ica, and the Chicago Yachting Association. As a member of Lost Marsh Golf Course, Northwest Indiana’s finest public those organizations, our members have reciprocity with clubs golf course, is open for the season. Take advantage of our all over the world. It really is nice to pull into any harbor, Spring Rates, $35 on weekdays and $40 on weekends (carts produce your Hammond Yacht Club membership card, and included). Hammond Marina boat slip holders have the op- have access to another private yacht club for lunch or dinner. tion to become a “Residential Member” at the incredible price Many of our members use our card exclusively for reciprocity of $1000 or the daily residential rate. Residential Membership while on vacation just to visit other clubs. All of the flags in privileges include: daily play on our Championship 18-hole our club are from visiting members of other clubs that use the course (with cart), Executive 9-hole course, and unlimited same reciprocal privileges. usage of the practice greens. This year, the club will be having more events and entertainment inside the club. Don’t miss out and find your- self looking in from the outside, we have a very friendly at- mosphere and a lot of fun. All of your costs are paid for by membership dues and income from the bar. We are trying our best this year to take care of those who keep this club alive, and that is the membership. The Hammond Yacht Club is available to all slip holders for the purchase of food only. Our club license only Golf club rental is available upon request. Reserve your tee- allows members to purchase alcohol. The use of the Club time today at 219-932-4653. inside is restricted to members only, except for Guest Days or Open House days. We welcome anyone interested in becom- After a round of golf, meet your family and friends at our ing a member to contact us. Please visit our website at Frank Lloyd Wright inspired clubhouse for lunch or dinner. www.hammondyachtclub.org or find us on facebook. Being Diners have the option to eat inside our cozy restaurant or a member does have its privileges, plus the parties inside are outside on our lovely veranda overlooking the golf course. great! Lunch is served daily 11am-3pm and Dinner 5pm-9pm. If en- tertainment is what you’re looking for, look no further. We
have live music every Friday 8pm-11pm. For more info or See you in the Club! reservations, please call 219-228-2534. John Botich
Commodore Hammond Yacht Club
Hammond Port Authority www.hammondmarina.com
701 Casino Center Drive Hammond, IN 46320 Phone: 219-659-7678 NATIONAL MARINA DAY Fax: 219-659-7679 SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012 [email protected]
SUMMER EVENTS AT WOLF LAKE MEMORIAL PARK
The Pavilion at Wolf Lake will ROCK this summer with its first ever Triple Play Summer Concert Series. Come sail away with Styx on June 9. Let Foreigner give you double vision, with their special guest Survivor on August 17. Cheap Trick, with Night Ranger, will wrap up the series on August 24. All three concerts for just one low price. Since we love our boat- ers, you get the resident rate. Just fifty dollars for all three concerts. Get your tickets at the Ship Store. The Pavilion at Wolf Lake will once again play host to Leon’s Tri- athlon. Recently named one of the top 25 International Triathlons, Leon’s will bring out nearly 1,000 tri- athletes to compete on the morning of June 3rd. Spectators are encour- aged. If you’re looking for something less competitive, join us for Hammond’s first midnight bicycle ride on Saturday, August 4th. Beginning at the Pavilion and looping around Hammond and Whiting on a 25 mile course, this event will offer a unique city perspective for its cy- clists. Check out the family fun at Wolf Lake! Disney Radio is back at the Pavilion on June 15 to present the live premier of the Disney Channel movie Let it Shine. Also, spend your fourth of July with us as we wel- come back the Bill Porter Orchestra and cap off the evening with a spectacu- lar fireworks display by the Mad Bomber. For a complete listing of events, check us out on Face book, at www.hammondmarina.com or call us at 219-937-7942.
The new Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake will be open daily from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Week- end. Since boaters also receive resident rates, you pay just $1.00 for kids twelve and under per 90-minute session. The splash pad is also available for party rentals for all ages. Rates start as low as $75.00 for a 2-hour rental.
Finally, we are renting kayaks, canoes, and new this year, paddle boats and paddle boards at Wolf Lake.
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Harbor One news Published by the Hammond Port Authority. Board Members: Dennis Hardesty, Chairman; Thomas Puplava, Vice Chairman; Diane Kaminsky, Secretary/ Treasurer; Thomas E. Kuhn, Member; Scott Rakos, Member. Port Authority Director, Milan Kruszynski. Marina Director, Bill Hill, Susan Tabers, Editor. For article information, call the Hammond Marina at (219) 659-7678 or write to Harbor One news, Hammond Marina, 701 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN 46320 or e-mail: [email protected]