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Boat Launch

* Name/Location of Boating Area

Boat Launch

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from parking to boat launch?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Gravel

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

9 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

144 inches

What is the distance from the parking area to the boat launch area?

(if no accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to launch area)

600 feet

Describe the boat launch area:

(check all that apply)

Natural surface
Hard surface pier

If applicable, is there a ramp or gangway that connects the land to the pier?

(a gangway or slope that bridges the span between land and the pier)

Are there any physical indicators that there is a transition from the landside connection or gangway to the pier or dock?

(i.e. textured pathways, changes in color)

Describe the surface of the pier:

(wooden planks, smooth, few rises, mostly even surface, etc.)

Wooden plank dock

What is the width of the pier at its narrowest point?

(60" minimum or, where there are obstacles, the route can narrow to 36" for no more than a 24" length on the pier)

31 inches

Is there a boat slip where a 60" clear route runs the length of the boat slip?

(either a permanent mooring spot or space to temporarily tie off)

Where there are obstructions on the pier, is there a 60" wide clear space at least every 10 feet along the pier?

Is edge protection provided at continuous openings?

(lips at sides of piers, docks, or gangways with a maximum of 4" high and 2" wide)

A very small dock is all that exists for a pier.

Comments/additional information regarding boating area