Boat Rental Policy
Hours
- Mon-Sunday 9:30-6:00
- Rentals may leave no later than one hour before close
Eligibility
- Proper park passes required for park entry.
- Must be five years old to participate
- Child under eight must have one adult per child aboard
- A parent must sign for a minor
- Meet posted skill guidelines
- Leave photo ID at desk
Charges
- Minimum one hour, then pro-rated in quarter-hour increments
- Time and a half charged when late (after 6:00pm)
- Double time when late return delays others' reservations
- Towing or capsize assistance - $30
- Damages or lost equipment - at cost
- OGYC Members receive a 10% discount
- Non-OGYC members must purchase a $30 season membership or a $1 day membership.
Reminders
- Read rental agreement before signing
- Inspect boat thoroughly before embarking
- Life jacket is required to be worn at all times (Provided for all renters)
- Sail only in designated Greenwich waters - see posted chart
- Allow for changing weather and tidal conditions
- Operate legally and prudently at all times
- Alcohol is not permitted on any boats
Courtesy
- Reservations forfeited after 15 minutes
- Reservation privileges forfeited for "no shows"
Boundaries
SAILBOATS |
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Sailboats are permitted to sail within the area shown on the chart below- from Greenwich Pt. to Harbor Point Beach to Greenwich Harbor to Island Beach and back to Greenwich Pt. All rentals MUST stay on the north side of Island Beach. (denoted in black on the map below)
PADDLE-CRAFT
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Paddle-craft may venture within the same boundaries as sailboats, plus into Greenwich Cove (denoted in red on the map below).
