

Oak Bay Marina Ltd. Rules and Regulations



2.All moorage fees are payable in advance. Any overdue moorage fees shall bear interest at therate of 5% per month (24% per Annum).

3.The overall length of the vessel for the purposes of calculating moorage includes all spars,brackets, swim grids, motors or other extensions, or is equal to the length of the finger to whichthe vessel is secured, measured in feet, whichever is longer.

4.The word “Licensee” used in these conditions means the person or persons named on theMoorage Licence Agreement, notwithstanding that such person, or persons is or are not in factlegal owners of the Vessel described therein. “Vessel” means the boat or vessel identified on theface of the Agreement, however where the Agreement includes a boathouse, “Vessel” shall alsomean the boathouse.

5.All changes of address, telephone numbers and/or ownership of a Vessel shall be reported toOBM immediately.

6.The Licensee should report when the Vessel will be away from its moorage for any extendedperiod of time. The Licensee expressly agrees and acknowledges that OBM reserves the right touse moorage space to accommodate visiting boats while the Licensee is not using the mooragespace referred to in this agreement.

7.The Licensee agrees that if the moorage fees and any other charges payable are not paid whendue, or if there is a breach of the Moorage Licence Agreement, these rules or regulations, OBMmay at its option:a.demand the Licensee immediately remove the Vessel from OBM property, and in the eventthe Licensee does not do so OBM may, but is under no obligation to, move the Vessel to alocation of OBM’s choosing. The Licensee hereby: (i) agrees any cost associated with themoving or storage of the Vessel will form part of OBM’s lien under s.12(b)-(c) below; (ii)waives any past or present claim against OBM for damages arising from OBM’s movementand storage of the vessel, even in the case of OBM’s negligence; and (iii) agrees to holdOBM harmless from any claims by third parties arising from OBM’s movement andstorage of the Vessel;

b.to sell the Vessel and its contents as a Warehouser pursuant to the B.C. Warehouse LienAct (“WLA”), though hereby agreeing that OBM is not at any time a bailee of the Vesseland has no duty to protect the Vessel from harm;

c. to seize and sell the Vessel as a Garage Keeper pursuant to s.2-3 of the B.C. Repairers Lien Act (“RLA”) to the extent such remedy does not conflict with priorities under maritime lawThe Licensee further agrees that by the Licensee removing the Vessel from OBM property with amounts owing under this Agreement OBM is not voluntarily surrendering the Vessel for the purposes of the RLA, WLA, or maritime lawand OBM may re-seize the Vessel and sell it to satisfy its unpaid account and expenses (including legal expenses) without registering a repairers lien; and






12. Outside the normal maintenance of the Vessel such as washing, cleaning and waxing there will be no major refitting undertaken. This includes but in no way limits such things as grinding, spray painting, fiber glassing, or general construction. The definition of normal maintenance will be determined at the sole direction of OBM, and if a cease and desist notice is given to the Licensee and not complied with, then OBM shall terminate this Agreement.


13. The Licensee is responsible for the safe moorage of his/her Vessel and shall furnish and maintain his own safe line and chaffing gear. The chaffing gear shall be attached the Vessel only and not to the floats or pilings. Care must be taken not to affect any other berth or access with mooring lines.

14. The Licensee is advised to check his/her Vessel regularly, especially after heavy winds, rain or snowfall. The canvas covering and pumping out of the Vessel is solely the responsibility of the Licensee.


16. Children (age 12 and under) are not permitted on OBM’s facilities, floats or wharves, unless accompanied by an adult.

17. No reflective type or flame type heater, no oil burners, wood burning stoves or heaters shall be operated on any Vessel moored at OBM’s facilities.

18. Electrical connections to vessels must be marine grade power cords with water tight molded plugs that meet fire regulations and the local electrical code.



21. A Vessel approaching, using or leaving OBM’s floats or moorings shall do so in a cautious and seamanlike manner so as not to create excessive wash or damage to other crafts or OBM property. Speed is not to exceed three knots.

22. During the early morning or late evening hours, noise must be kept to a minimum.




26. A Vessel moored at OBM’s floats shall not be used as living quarters.

27. Dogs and cats not on a leash are absolutely prohibited from OBM’s floats.


29. All refuse is to be placed in the designated containers provided by OBM.










b. No extensions or bump outs may be installed;

c. Exterior siding must be in good repair;






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