Three new signs have recently been greeting boaters arriving in Cortes Bay.
They say:
Moorage for recreational boats is even more limited on Cortes Island this year and vessels intending to stay more than 3 nights must make prior arrangements with the Harbour Authority Cortes Island. In addition, Small Craft Harbours regulations for using winches have changed. The manual winches at Mansons Landing and Whaletown have been decommissioned. The winch at the Squirrel Cove dock is available for commercial users who make prior arrangements through the Harbour Authority. The general public is no longer allowed access except through certified staff provided by the Harbour Authority.
Continue reading HACI: Recreational Moorage and Winch usage on Cortes IslandHarbour Authority Cortes Island is asking the public to not use its upper Gorge Harbour parking lot or park at the Whaletown Commercial Dockhead until further notice. There is work underway at both locations.
“A few years ago the Harbour Authority entered into a lease agreement with MOTI, the Ministry of Transportation, and we actually hold the road allowance leases for the lower part of Robertson Road. We did some clearing, graveled and then developed a parking lot,” explained Harbourmaster Jenny Hartwick.
Continue reading HACI: Parking Restrictions While Work Underway At Gorge & Whaletown DocksOn Sunday, June 2nd, a 50 foot vessel sank near the Squirrel Cove dock on Cortes island.
“There was quite a lengthy, involved, process with the Coast Guard and Transport Canada. I am very happy to say that the vessel has now been removed and environmental remediation has taken place, but that was quite an exciting event for the Harbour Authority,” explained Jenny Hartwick, Harbourmaster for the Harbour Authority Cortes Island (HACI).
Continue reading Recent Sinking & Previous Derelict Vessels in Squirrel Cove
On June 7, host Manda Aufochs-Gillespie was joined by Jenny Hartwick from the Harbour Authority of Cortes Island to chat challenges, changes, and upcoming happenings on our island’s public docks.
Continue reading The Harbour Authority of Cortes Island visits Folk U
