Lift In Protocol – April 23, 2022
COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE PARAMOUNT FOR THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF THE CLUB BY ALL MEMBERS.
Social distancing must be maintained, or PPE worn if this is not possible. This is a precaution, due to the uncertainty of the current situation. Keep in mind that we are on Federal Property, and the rules here are different. If the conditions on the day are different, this MAY be relaxed. Better to be prepared than left out…
Please review this carefully. Max personnel for groups 5. All lift crew members shall wear hard-hats.
Lift in fee is set at $40. It will be paid at the club prior to lift in by an envelope with name of member and amount. No change will be available.
The following is a description of the roles and responsibilities of the lift crew.
1. For Boat Owners:
Boat owners are responsible for attaching tag lines, safety lines, fenders, and strap position indicators prior to the day of the lift. Boat owner will communicate strap positions and any special requirements for the lift to Crane Captain. If a tow is required, advise crane captain in advance. Boat owner will check for leaks once the boat splashes, prior to release of the straps. Boat owner will be responsible to release the straps from one side of the boom hooks; the crane operator will return them to shore. The boat owner will secure the lines to the dock. Once the tag line crew is dismissed by the owner and has left the dock, an assistant may join the owner to move your boat to the assigned space or a temporary position, as required by the lift schedule.
2. For Tag Line Crew (2)
Tag line crew will accompany and control the orientation of the boat from the cradle to the water and hold in place until the leak check is complete. Once dismissed by the owner, return to the next lift.
3. Strap Crew (1 plus doc cart)
Strap crew will remove straps from the boom hooks once the crane operator has returned them to shore, and place them in the cart. Move straps to next lift.
4. Hoisting Crew (1 crane captain and 4 strap attendants)
Hoisting crew will prepare the next boat to be lifted, under the direction of the crane captain. Place and connect straps, attach safety lines, hold straps in place until crane takes weight. The hoisting crew will lift and set the pads and any required blocking for each crane move. For boats that are to be re-positioned for land-tug pickup, the hoisting crew will hold and set pads, as the boat is set.
5. Tow boat crew (2)
Be on standby on the pontoon boat to relocate boats to new positions.
6. Work Barge and Portable Dock (2)
Locate barge and portable dock as directed.
Crew Manpower:
The crews will be divided, with separate start times, to limit exposure.
We will require a total of 12 people to run the crews. Not all members are able to participate. If you are in the first group of lifts on the schedule, please attend by 0730. The second group should be available by 0930 at the club. All vessels lifting in should be prepared and ready to lift by the end of the day prior to the lift. The lift schedule is attached. Lift in will commence at 0800 from the west and move to the east, weather permitting.
If a crewmember needs to be relieved, hold your hard hat in the air. If you see someone looking for relief and you are able, please offer to relieve them. Please confirm your duties and any vital information to the reliever, from a safe distance. We will need manpower for the crews, but do not want any one not mentioned above in the area of the crane. Please watch from the hill, and maintain social distancing.
Please bring food and beverage for yourself. We expect that coffee and treats will be provided, but cannot guarantee this. Access to the clubhouse may restricted for use of washrooms only, by a limited number of people.
Please observe instructions and floor markings. Contact with Office, work vessels and shore party will be by VHF channel 71.
End of Lift In Protocol – April 23, 2022
