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*To apply for a boat slip as a Stamford resident, all registered owners must submit proof of full time residency in Stamford and boat must have a CT. registration. Residents with a ‘22 marina permit have the first option to renew for the ‘23 season.
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Payment is required within five days of slip offer.
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Non-residents are offered summer dock space after all permit renewals and residents are offered spaces. Fee is higher and permits are NOT automatically renewed.
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To reserve a slip you need to present the renewal letter, valid Safe Boating Certificate, CT. Driver’s license, current boat and car registrations, proof of full time residency (W2/paycheck stub/electric, oil or gas bill/golf or gun permit), vessel’s insurance policy declarations page** and payment in full to the Cashiering & Permitting office no later than Friday February 24, 2023. If registration is in more than one name, documents from ALL co-owners are to be submitted.
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*Liability coverage minimum of 300k, with the City of Stamford listed as certificate holder, naming the City of Stamford, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds.
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All renewals received after February 24th will be accepted with payment of a $100.00 late renewal fine and based upon availability. Any vessel registered with this office in the previous year will be considered a renewal.Upon payment, a decal and one marina parking permit (per registered boat owner) are issued. Vehicle registration should be under slip owner’s name.
Boat Installation:
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Marinas open April 1, 2023.
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The current CT boat registration is to be presented to the dock master prior to placing the boat in the assigned slip.
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A maximum of 2 keys per slip will be issued.
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The marina decal must be placed immediately on the starboard/right side of the stern, or facing the finger pier to which the boat is moored so as to be visible from the dock.
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All slips are to accommodate the registered boat ONLY.
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If necessary –upon request- A one day launch permit will be issued to slip holders needing assistance to install/remove their boats.
Parking:
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Marina parking passes allow boaters to keep their cars in the lot after its regular closing time. Vehicles parked at the Czescik Marina parking lot MUST have a 2023 Czescik Marina parking permit. This applies to the parking lot across the street from the marina as well.
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Cars parked at the Cove Marina between May 1st and September 30th, must have a 2023 Cove Marina parking permit.
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Marina parking permits are valid ONLY at the marina where the vessel is kept.
General Information
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A 50% refund will be issued ONLY for written requests received before June 1st. No refunds will be issued after this date.
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Fees include a 6.35% CT. taxes.
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Opening and closing dates may be changed at the discretion of this office and no refunds or pro-rating fees will be issued. A prior notification of closing will be posted at each facility. Vessel owners have no right of access to the marinas or their boats during times of declared emergency; failure to adhere to this policy may result in revocation of permit.
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Dock spaces for boats les than 17’ require stern brackets equipped with flotation devices.
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Senior citizen discount is offered when all registered owners are Stamford residents and 62+.
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Boat permits MUST be purchased by opening day to guarantee the same slip from the previous year.
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Dock master must be notified if boat is going to be absent from marina for more than five consecutive days.
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Small boats using bracketed spaces must supply their own brackets with floats.
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All docking devices and other hardware are to be approved by dock master before installation. Brackets are not permitted at finger slips.
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Sanitary pump out facilities are available at Czescik marina and free to all boaters regardless of home port.
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Landing, beaching, mooring or securing a boat at any beach, or discharging people onto said beach is not permitted at any time, including the channel at Cummings and Cove Island.
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The marina supervisor may authorize temporary accommodations for transient boats.
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Notification of the transferring of boat ownership must be made to the C. & P. office within 5 days. Permits are NOT transferable. New owners must apply for their permit, which will be issued based on availability. Boats that are sold or persons moving from Stamford, must remove their boats within 5 days or be subject to a $100.00 weekly fine and removal with a lien filed for costs.
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Joint ownership is permitted , however, all registered owners must be full time Stamford residents. (Fee will be higher otherwise).
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Marina permits will be issued to dinghies at the classified dingy rates for vessels 13’ or less, and with a motor of 10 horse power or less. All other boats have to reserve slips in the appropriate marina size category.
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All maintenance repairs are to be reported to Citizen Services @ 203-977-4140, or submitted electronically on the city’s website: WWW.STAMFORDCT.GOV/FIXIT
The following regulations will be enforced by the marina supervisor and/or his designee. Failure to comply with these rules or to pay fines specified will result in cancelation of permit:
i. Dinghies or other small device boats are to be placed on the owner’s vessel. Docks are to be left clear of all objects and debris.
ii. Electricity is ONLY for emergency repairs with the approval of the dock master.
iii. The use of city metered water and electricity must be kept to a minimum.
iv. The speed of boats in the marinas shall not exceed 6 M.P.H. and with no wake.
v. Boats must be docked in such a manner as to prevent propellers from coming in contact with floats.
vi. Owners are responsible for damage done by their boats to docks, floats, moorings and other boats.
vii. Pets should be leashed when on docks and should not be unattended when on vessels.
viii. Pouring of gasoline is NOT PRMITTED on any boat or dock in the marina.
ix. Landing floats are to be used only for loading gear or passenger, and such use must not exceed 15 minutes; this includes the West Beach ramp. All boat owners are responsible for maintaining, securing and bailing out their boats at all times. Owners are responsible for raising their vessels within 24 hours or when the vessel presents an immanent danger. The City reserves the right to take any and all corrective actions to ensure the safety of all docks and boats at the owner’s expense plus a $100.00 administrative fine. No liability will be assumed by the City should it be required to take this action.
MARINA SLIPS ARE RENTED FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF BOAT OWNERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. BOAT OWNERS AGREE NOT TO RENT THEIR BOAT TO OTHERS OR ENGAGE IN ANY BOAT CHARTERS OR BOAT LEASING ACTIVITIES.
Marina Closing
1. Marina closing date of November 26, 2023 will be strictly enforced. All boats remaining in the marinas after this date will be fined $100.00 per week and will not be eligible for a renewal for the following year. Delinquent vessels will not be allowed back into the program, even if ownership changes. Boats not removed from the marinas within 10 days of this deadline will be subject to a Uniform Commercial Code Lien filed against the vessel with the Secretary of State’s Office in Hartford. A boat will be considered abandoned 45 days after closing date; The City will then proceed to dispose of it pursuant to State of CT. statutes.
2. All marina keys are to be returned to the dock master before Nov. 26th. A $10.00 fine will be charged per key returned late and a $25.00 fine per any lost key.
3. The ‘23/’24 winter storage program will run from November 27, 2023 to approximately the first weekend of April 2024.
The process to appeal any penalties or fines is as follows:
A written request must be sent to the Cashiering & Permitting Division, within 30 days of penalty assessment, requesting to be placed on the Parks & Recreation Commission agenda. Letters should state the reason the owner was not able to adhere to rules and regulations, and why they should be exempt from paying any fines. Attendance to the Commission’s meeting to verbally present the appeal may be required.