Community Dock and Denman West Boat Launch

This facility is administered by the Denman Island Residents Association and operated by the Denman Island Dock Committee.

Community Dock Policy

By use of the Dock and facilities the Operator of a vessel agrees to all Terms and Conditions (effective June 23, 2022 and provided on a sign at the dock):

• First 6 hours free. NOTE: Vessels must be away from the Dock no less than 24 hrs. for this to apply.
• 5 Day moorage limit for any vessel. After 24 hours away from the dock the 5 Day limit again applies.
• Summer Rates: June 1st to September 30th – $1.00 per measured foot including bowsprit and outboard motor or any other extensions to the overall length.
• Off Season Rates: October 1st to May 31st – $.50 per measured foot including bowsprit and outboard motor or any other extensions to the overall length.
• Buoy Moorage when available: $10.00 per day NOTE: users do so at their own risk and accept all liability.
• If you stay longer than 6 hrs. Please complete the vessel and operators form with payment and seal in an envelope/baggie provided next to the lock box at the top of the ramp from the Dock.
• If envelopes/baggies or forms are not available the vessel operator must provide their own. It should include Name, Description, and Length of the vessel, Dates and Times of Arrival and intended Departure with payment enclosed. Payment may be made by cash, cheque to Denman Island Residents Association or eTransfer to dira.residents@gmail.com. Without this information payments cannot be validated or refunded. Unidentified cash will be considered as a donation and be used for Dock repairs.
• Please leave Emergency Contact information clearly visible on the vessel.
• No tools, equipment, boat gear, or dinghies to be left on dock or in parking lot. No garbage or waste disposal on site.
• No unattended volatile fuels, solvents, or paint on the dock, walkway, or parking lot otherwise they will be removed at the owners expense.
• No Reservations. First Come, First Serve basis.
• No Rafting of vessels is permitted at the Dock or on the moorings buoys.
• Non-complying vessels or any deemed a threat may be subject to removal and towing at their operators/owners expense. By tying to the Dock boat operators agree to the waiver of all liability and damage claims against the Denman Island Residents Association and its operators.
• The Wharfinger has the authority granted by the Denman Island Residents Association to deny or withdraw docking or mooring privileges to any vessel or person and have the vessel removed from the dock and towed as per previous condition 12).
• Users must adhere to any conditions set out by DFO, Transport Canada, Min. of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Ops., CVRD and Local Islands Trust.
• All enquiries should be directed to the Wharfinger 250-898-4145.
• All other enquiries can be addressed to the Denman Island Residents Association at dira@denmanresidents.com or the Denman Dock Committee at dockcommittee525@gmail.com
• ALL PERSONS ENTERING UPON OR USING THESE FACILITIES DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.

Community Dock Policy – dated October 1, 2015

DRAFT of DIRA Community Dock Security Camera Policy – dated June 9, 2016