Transient Moorage: Ganges Kanaka Harbour and Breakwater Float
Transient moorage is limited to 72 hours except where authorized by the Harbour Manager. Ganges is a zero-discharge harbour and vessels equipped with holding tanks are encouraged to use the pump-out station located at the Breakwater Float.
There is no fee for water for vessels paying for moorage and the daily service fee but no wash down of vessels is allowed. Salt Spring Island is always short of water in the summer so boaters are asked not to fill up but to only take what they need to get to their next stop. Water is turned off in the winter to prevent freezing of lines.
All moorage fees are payable in advance, both transient and long-term customers.
Year round Transient rate is $1.50 (taxes in) per foot per day based on length overall (LOA) of the vessel, including swim grids, and bowsprits. For vessels over 65 feet LOA, the rate is $2.00 (taxes in) per foot per day based on LOA.
A daily service fee (which goes towards expenses like the security cameras, wifi, lights, etc.) of $5.00 per day is charged for all vessels.
During the working day (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) two hours free moorage is available. After 2 hours, half of the daily rate will apply and after 4:00 PM the full daily rate will apply.
Check out is at 10:00 AM the following morning.
Transient Moorage at Vesuvius, Fulford, Burgoyne and Musgrave
The transient moorage rate at these docks is $1.25 per foot per day year around. Honor payment envelops and drop boxes are available at all facilities and can be used to process cash or check payments. US fund checks need to add $5.00 for bank processing fees. Wharfingers make regular visit to the docks to collect fees from the honor payment boxes and to make note of any maintenance requirements.
Payments may also be made by calling in a credit card to the office, 250 537-5711, or by e-transfer to harbour@hassi.ca. .
NOTE: Please specify the dock location (example: Vesuvius) you are staying at and your vessel name on any e-transfers.
Garbage
A dumpster located at the Harbour Office at Centennial Harbour. Intended for the equivalent of household garbage, i.e. no hazardous materials, metal, wood or lumber, engine parts etc)
Available during office hours. Please do not leave your garbage on the ground if the container is locked.
- Regular $6.00
- Large bag $8.00
Power (all harbours)
For vessels mooring under a Moorage Agreement, the monthly fee for power is $60.00 plus tax
30 amp power connections are installed at Centennial, Kanaka and the Breakwater. The connectors at Kanaka have all been upgraded with new 30 amp breakers. Proper twist lock marine connectors are required or service will be denied. No ‘pig tails’ permitted. Rates are per plug:
- Daily rate $8.00
- Monthly $60.00 plus tax (applies to monthly or quarterly moorage agreements)
Boat Ramp
Located adjacent to the Harbour Office at Centennial Harbour. Paid boat ramp use allows parking of the trailer only (space permitting) in the designated trailer lane for up to 48 hours. Towing may occur after this period.
- Single Use $10.00 of ramp. (That’s $10 to put the boat in the water, and another $10 to take the boat out!)
- Annual Sticker (Calendar year) $60.00
Payment can be made in the office by cash or card during office hours and by depositing cash in the envelopes at the office door after hours.
Hydraulic Crane
Users must have taken the familiarization session on the crane. Reservations for the crane may be made at the harbour office, 250 537-5711
The crane is located on the Breakwater Wharfhead (beside the Coast Guard building), the crane is locked and available for authorized personnel. Booking and key access via the Harbour Office.
- Per use $30.00 plus tax
Wharfhead
- Usage more than 3 hours $80.00 plus tax
Monthly/Quarterly Moorage
Only available at Centennial (year round), Fulford Inner (year round) and Kanaka (1 October – 30 April). If you have an application on file, please come in periodically to keep us updated. New applications can be added to a waiting list although the list is long and slow moving.
- Quarterly rate for recreational vessels $11.50 per foot plus tax
- Monthly rate for recreational vessels $4.25 per foot plus tax
- Centennial Harbour Reserve Fees
- Dinghy float $52.49 per month plus tax
- Small boat floats $21.00 per month plus tax (charged quarterly) plus moorage fee
- First float commercial $525.00 per year plus tax, plus moorage fee
Black Water Pump Out
Located in Ganges at the foot of the ramp to the Breakwater Float, the Pump out is available to all boaters. Pump out is enclosed in a green and grey plastic shed with a sliding roof and swing doors. This portion of the float is reserved (painted yellow) just for the pump out and a potable water outlet is available on the opposite side of the float. The pump out is shut down during the winter months to prevent freezing of the lines. Instructions on use are posted on the pump. Before inserting coins, ensure the power is on, inside on the right side of the shed.
Per cycle (approx 7 minutes) $10.00 (two loonies and 4 toonies)