Members using the JYC Mooring on Block Island this summer will need to report into our web portal when tied on the mooring. The Harbormaster now requires us to provide them with this information since demand for moorings in the pond has increased, and any yacht club that falls short of the annual usage requirement (14 days) will forfeit their club mooring.

To make your reporting in as easy as possible, your 2023 Membership Card will have a QR code printed on the back side of your laminated card (similar to image above). When you are on the mooring, you simply scan the QR code on your membership card which brings you to a page on our JYC site to complete. There are 5 simple questions to answer:

1. Captain’s Name
2. Boat Name
3. Boat Type (Sail or Power)
4. Captain’s Phone #
5. Date on JYC mooring

When finished, click the SUBMIT button. If you are on the mooring for consecutive days, you should do this each day.

Note: This feature is NOT A RESERVATION SYSTEM. You cannot reserve a spot by filling out the form in advance. Mooring usage is again on a First-Come, First Serve basis this year.

We hope to attach a tag on the mooring pickup stick to remind members to scan their card and report usage. A best practice might be to leave your membership card onboard to make scanning easy.

A few other reminders for anyone using the JYC Mooring on Block Island this summer:

• You must fly your JYC burgee in a visible location when on the mooring. If you don’t know where your burgee is, please order a new one.
• There is a 3 boat raft limit on the mooring at all times.
• When on the mooring, you should always set out fenders and have lines ready for another boat, especially if you plan to go ashore or be away from your boat. Tying off to someone else’s boat can be a challenge without having fixed lines available to use.
• The town does not rent out club moorings but will utilize them in an emergency. If you see a boat without a JYC burgee on our mooring which you don’t recognize, you may contact the Harbormaster on VHF Ch-12 to inquire if the boat is a JYC member. The Harbormaster has a complete list of our members.
• If there is impending weather and you are advised to relocate, it is a $55/night fee to be on a town mooring and $60/night fee for a private mooring for the 2023 season. This is based on availability. The Harbormaster monitors VHF Ch-12 24/7 Memorial Day to Labor Day.