Boat Moorage Information - GoHuskies.com

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L A K E
W A S H I N G T O N
no anchoring
West of this boundary
south facing
rafts
class A
class B class C
north facing
raft only
class C&D
class D
class
B&C
class D&E
class D&E
Tour Boat Landing
Tour Boat
Landing
Conibear
Shellhouse
Dempsey
Indoor Facility
Softball
Field
Soccer
Field
Waterfront
Activities
Center
Husky
Shuttle Docks
Tour Boat
Dock
SUGGESTED ARRIVAL TIMES BY PERMIT
E4 & E3
E2 & E1
D
C
B
A
3 ½ to 4 hours prior to kickoff
2 ½ to 3 hours prior to kickoff
2 hours prior to kickoff
2 hours prior to kickoff
2 hours prior to kickoff
2 hours prior to kickoff
Husky
Stadium
HUSKY stadium waterfront map
2007 BOAT MOORAGE PERMIT COLORKEY
CLASS A PERMIT CLASS B PERMIT CLASS C PERMIT CLASS D PERMIT CLASS E PERMIT CHARTER PERMIT
For more information contact the Tyee Office at (206) 543-2234
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
2007 HUSKY FOOTBALL
BOAT MOORAGE
POLICIES, PROCEDURES & ETIQUETTE

POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Use of Moorage Facilities
The UW Board of Regents has established regulations to govern use of the
stadium boat moorage facilities.
Objectives
The objectives of these regulations are:
• Provide water access for a persons attending those special events at
the University of Washington (UW), such as football games, for which
use of the facility is designed;
➢ • Control the use of the stadium boat moorage facility in order to pro
vide safety for both persons and boats of other craft using the facility;
➢ • Provide for the collection of moorage fees in support of the cost of
maintaining and operating the boat moorage facility;
➢ Provide access for emergency equipment.
Boat Moorage Area
1. a. The stadium boat moorage facilities shall consist of those docks
and floats located on Lake Washington in Union Bay near the Waterfront
Activities Center and Conibear Crewhouse. The Executive Vice President
can delegate to the UW Athletics Director such other areas which provide
water access to the UW shoreline.
b. The UW Athletics Director shall have the authority to manage and
operate but shall not be limited to: moorage of water-related vessels, establishment
of load/unload areas for the purpose of loading and unloading
passengers to and from water-related vessels, and conditions related to
facilities utilization for individuals engaged in the transporting of passengers
for the purpose of moorage or shuttling operations.
c. Use of the UW Shoreline and moorage facilities for waterfront activities
not designated for that area will subject violators to arrest under
provisions of RCW 9A.52.080 (criminal trespass in the second degree), City
of Seattle 12A.08.04 (criminal trespass), or other laws.
2. In the event the UW permits a non-University vessel use of the moorage
facilities, for moorage, loading and unloading passengers, shuttling
passengers to and from anchored vessels or other related activities, the
UW does not assume responsibility or guarantee the expertise or training
of the vessels’ pilots or that such vessels are maintained in a safe condition
or are adequately equipped with life vests and other safety devices required
by the United State Coast Guard and the Washington State Utilities
and Transportation Commission. The Executive Vice President shall have
the authority to establish such conditions as are necessary or appropriate
to protect the UW from liability in connection with the use of the stadium
boat moorage facilities.
Moorage Permits Required
During special events, operation of the boat moorage is the responsibility
of the UW Athletics Director and use of the facility shall be controlled by
the sale of permits as follows:
➢ • Limits to the numbers at types of crafts that can be moored with reasonable
safety at the moorage facilities shall be established by the UW
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after consultation with and approval by the Seattle Fire Chief and the
local representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Only those boats displaying a valid moorage permit shall be admitted
to the boat moorage area and provided moorage space for the special
event.
• Moorage permits shall be sold, issued and collected by the UW Intercollegiate
Athletics Department for season and individual events.
• Moorage permits shall be on a first come, first-served basis
• Season moorage permits are available beginning in June
• Individual moorage passes will not be available until mid-July
Permit Holder’s Responsibilities
User agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the UW, its officers,
agents and employees from any claim, costs, damages or other liability for
personal injury or property damage arising out of the user’s acts or omissions
in connection with moorage and charter and/or any other private or
commercial activities at or in the vicinity of the Waterfront Activities Center
and Conibear Crewhouse. User agrees to compensate the UW for damage
to its property arising from his or her acts or omissions or those of user’s
crew or party.
Charter Moorage Load/Unload Responsibilities
Applications from commercial charters must be accompanied by a certificate
of insurance on a form and from a carrier acceptable to the UW,
evidencing at least $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability coverage,
including$1,000,000 in protection and indemnity coverage, including pollution.
There insurance carrier(s) must waive rights of subrogation against
the UW and name the UW as Additional Insured. Said insurance is primary
to all other valid and collectible insurance coverage or self-insurance
programs.
HUSKY STADIUM MOORAGE ETIQUETTE
Navigation Courtesy
➢ Please operate your vessel at a slow and safe speed. Leaving no wake
is a good rule of thumb for proper speed in this area.
Watchful Operations Underway
➢ It can get very crowded at the Husky waterfront, with many vessels
moving in all directions. It is best to have several lookouts and a very
watchful Captain on your boat at all times.
Anchoring Your Vessel
➢ • The bottom of Union Bay is soft and tends to allow vessels to slip
if not securely anchored with a good length of chain that is the right
scope and has a firm bite.
➢ • Remember the swing of your vessel and the distance to your
neighbors.
Rafting – Safe and Sane
➢ • Arrive at least 3 hours prior to the game.
➢ • Watch and wait for Husky shuttles to assist you with directions to
your moorage area.
➢ • The best approach is a slow approach.
➢ • Bring several lengths of line for tying between rafts.
➢ • Husky support boats will help you tie to the raft and moorage buoys.
Please use caution navigating around the buoys.
➢ • Extra fenders are recommended to provide cushion between vessels.
➢ • After the game, please return promptly to your vessel for de-rafting.
➢ • Be patient and have fun!
Shuttling From Your Vessel
➢ • Please be aware that our shuttles have a limited capacity and the
closer to kick-off time, the busier the shuttles become. The stadium is
just a short walk from the waterfront, but please remember to leave
plenty of time for catching your shuttle.
➢ • A friendly hand waving is a great way to notify the shuttle drivers that
you are ready to be picked up.
➢ • There is a $5.00 round-trip charge for shuttling. Children under 12 are
free. Tickets can be purchased after you shuttle in to the Waterfront
Activities Center.
➢ • Shuttles will come along side your vessel using the safest approach
possible. Please be prepared to help steady the shuttle as you board.
➢ • The Husky shuttles are small. Please remain seated at all times and
listen for any special seating instructions from your shuttle Captain.
Returning To Your Vessel
➢ • After the game is over, please return promptly to the waterfront,
board your vessel and prepare for departure.
➢ • The last vessel on the raft must be the first one off.
➢ • Husky support boats will help remove lines from the rafting buoys.
➢ • For those returning on a shuttle, please be patient as there will be a
line.
➢ • Everyone will be working quickly and safely to help everyone return to
their vessels.
Leaving The Waterfront Activities Center
➢ • It will likely be dusk or dark when leaving the game. Please remember
your navigation lights.
➢ • Win or lose, there will be a lot of vessel traffic, most of who are
anxious to get home.
➢ • Please use caution and watch for other boats, including the Husky
shuttles.
➢ • Tour boats will be backing out into the Montlake Cut and will block
traffic temporarily. Again, please use caution.