Help Foss Harbor Adopt a Family for Christmas This Year

We will be participating in Adopt a Family program for Christmas again this year. We have been assigned the same family as last Holiday Season. They were so grateful for everything last year; please help us to brighten up their Holidays once more. Details will be available in the marina office.

Winter Warnings at Foss Harbor Marina

Potential Water Shut-Off

During freezing weather the water may be shut off to the Marina to prevent broken pipes. Marina staff will post potential water shut off situations on the gates. Please prepare for this by having a supply of drinking water aboard your vessel during extra cold weather. Fill those tanks :)

Ramp and Dock Safety

Also, use caution on marina ramps and docks during wet and frozen weather. Please feel free to use the Ice Melt that is provided at every gate. A little ice melt can make a big difference for your safety and that of your fellow tenants. Please keep lines, hoses and other tripping hazards out of the aisle-way on the docks. Last but not least, drink responsibly. Alcohol has played a role in many of the slips, trips and falls that have recently occurred at our Marina.

Seas ‘N Greetings Festival will take place in the Foss Waterway on December 13th.

If you would like to participate in the Holiday Boat Decorating Contest this year, please sign up at the Foss Harbor Marina Office. We encourage everyone to participate and channel their inner Clark Griswold. This year’s First Place Prize at Foss Harbor will be one month’s moorage (up to $400.00). Last year the total value of prizes awarded in the Foss Waterway was approximately $3,000.00!

Please help Foss Harbor to win the Grand Prize Trophy for the Best Decorated Boat this year. The Festival will include the following activities:
-Boat judging in the Foss Harbor Marina will begin at 4:00 pm.
-The Tacoma Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade will come down the Foss Waterway at approximately 6:00 pm.
-The Seaport Museum’s Winterfest will be going from 12pm to 10pm with gifts, food, & entertainment.
-Prizes for the Decorating Contest will be awarded at the Foss Waterway Seaport between 7 & 7:30pm.
Toys for Tots will be collecting donations, so don’t forget your Christmas Spirit!

Available Slips

821 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-4404

Foss Harbor Marina currently has the following slips available as of 11/10/08:
26’ Covered
28’ Covered
30’ Covered
28’ Open
36’ Open
40’ Open
50’ Open

Please ask about our winter move in special!

You better not pout, I'm tellin' you why . . .

Start untangling your Christmas lights now for the Foss Waterway Holiday Boat Decorating Contest and First Annual Foss Waterway Christmas Festival. Don’t miss out on the fun and prizes. Last year almost $3,000 in prizes were awarded.

This year's event is called: SEAS 'n GREETINGS! Holiday Lighted Boat Parade. It will be held on December 13th.

Judging of Lighted Boats begins @ 4:00pm & the Lighted Boat Parade starts @ 5:30pm

Late Fee Increase and Impound Policy Change

In an effort to stem the wave of late payments the marina has been receiving, we are changing our late fees and impound policies. This will be effective November 1, 2008. Late fees will increase to $25. You will still have a grace period from the 1st of the month until the 10th of the month. Late fees will be issued as always on the 11th of the month. However, all vessels are now subject to impoundment if payments are not received by the 15th of the month in which they are due. Please communicate with us if you have any special issues regarding payments. We want to try and work with you whenever possible. Hopefully together, we can stop this growing problem.

Many of us spend less time aboard our boats during the Fall and Winter. To save frustration and money in the spring, please winterize your boat. Here are a few helpful hints:
Lines – Make sure lines are in good shape and secure. Engine(s) – Consult a marine mechanic or check with your owner's manual for the best recommendations on winterizing your boat’s engines. Fuel - Fill your fuel tank(s) to avoid a build up of condensation over the winter months. Add a fuel stabilizer. Change the fuel filter(s) and water separator(s). Bilges - Check bilge pumps to ensure they are working and that float switches properly activate the pumps and that they are not hindered by debris. Fresh Water System - Completely drain the fresh water tank and hot water heater if not in use over the winter. Head – If not in use during the winter, pump out and rinse the holding tank several times. Interior - Open all drawers and lockers and clean thoroughly. Turn cushions up on edge for air circulation. Open and clean the refrigerator and freezer. To keep your boat dry and mildew-free you might want to install a dehumidifier or use some of the commercially available odor and moisture absorber products such as "Damp Away". Battery - Check your battery to make sure it is fully charged, clean terminals, add water if necessary and make sure your charging system is working. Most Important - Make sure to check your boat periodically during the winter.

Get to know your marina:

Tracy, Susan, Elizabeth, Dawn, Alan, Randy & Ron
Who was born where?
San Diego
Cape Girardeau
Olympia
Mountain Home AFB
Tacoma
Santa Barbara
Seattle

The first tenant to match all the names and places will receive a marina pirate hat. Arrrgh!

This Prize is Still Unclaimed (11/06/08)

Mark your calendar:
August 2-6th-the Gloria has free tours at the Foss Waterway Seaport
August 9th- Boat-in movie @ Thea’s Park
.......................music @6:30 The Water Horse @ dusk
August 15th- Barbecue on the hoist deck (RSVP please)
August 16th- Boat auction @ Quinn’s boats (repos, donations, etc.)

Slips Available at Foss Harbor Marina as of 8/1/08

Now we a few more slips available; One end tie that can accommodate a vessel up to 60’, four 50’ open slips, two 40' slips, one 36' open slip and two 30' covered slips. The best spots never last long. Get your boat under cover before the winter months! If you are interested please call or drop by during business hours. We are open from 8am to 5pm Monday – Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday. Our phone number is (253) 272-4404.