Santa Cruz Port District
Newsletter - December 2020
Announcements
Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Manager

The Santa Cruz Port District is currently recruiting for the position of
Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Manager.

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Manager directs, coordinates, and plans the functions and operations of the Santa Cruz Port District’s Facilities Department, including maintaining harbor facilities and infrastructure, performing complex management and technical duties, and assuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Please visit our website at www.santacruzharbor.org to view the complete job description and submit an online application.

Application Deadline: December 21, 2020, 5:00 PM
2021 Parking Stickers
Slip licensees will be required to provide proof of current vessel insurance in order to receive 2021 parking stickers.
Slip renter parking stickers will be available for pick-up on January 2, 2021. As a reminder, all licensees must pick up the 2021 parking stickers in person at the harbor office and provide proof of vessel insurance. Only the slip licensee of record may pick up the parking permits, so please bring your identification.

Parking permits for landside tenants will be available for pick-up on Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Commercial Crab Season
The commercial Dungeness crab season, which was scheduled to open on Nov 15, 2020, has been delayed due to the presence of whales and the elevated risk of marine life entanglement.

The commercial season has been delayed until at least Wednesday, December 16, 2020. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is working with the California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group to evaluate if the risk of entanglement has subsided or if an additional delay is needed to protect marine life.

For crab season updates please visit the CDFW newsroom.
2021 Waiting List Renewals
2021 waiting list renewal fees will appear on your January statement. To avoid late fees, payments must be received by February 20, 2021. A courtesy reminder will be sent to all individuals who have unpaid balances in mid-February.

If you have any questions regarding your placement on the waiting list, please contact the harbor office at
(831) 475-6161.
Holiday Light Credit

Slip renters! Decorate your boat with holiday lights and receive an electricity credit for the month of December!
Holiday Office Hours
Harbor Office

Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24th
9 AM - 12 PM
CLOSE AT NOON

Christmas Day
Friday, December 25th
CLOSED

New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31st
9 AM - 12 PM
CLOSE AT NOON

New Year's Day
Friday, January 1st
CLOSED
Boatyard

Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24th
9 AM - 12 PM
CLOSE AT NOON

Christmas Day
Friday, December 25th
CLOSED

New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31st
9 AM - 6 PM
OPEN

New Year's Day
Friday, January 1st
CLOSED
2021 Commissioners
Toby Goddard
Chairman
Reed Geisreiter
Vice-chairman
Dennis Smith
Commissioner
Stephen Reed
Commissioner
Darren Gertler
Commissioner
2020-21 Dredging Operations
Entrance Channel Dredging Update
The dredge crew continues to work to deepen the federal entrance channel. Though sand will continue to be transported into the harbor entrance with winter storms, the favorable weather and sea conditions have allowed the crew to extend to the jetty mouth and deepen areas directly at the entrance. To view the most recent sounding, please click here.

During dredging operations, pass Twin Lakes on the east side (Crow's Nest side) of the channel unless otherwise marked. Stay at least 50' from the dredge. When dredging is underway, contact the crew for passing instructions on VHF channel 8.
North Harbor Dredging Update
The crew recently completed dredging of the north harbor turning basin and is currently working in the X/J channel, digging north toward the culverts. The crew continues to dig on the western side of the channel and is making progress restoring depths in the fairway and berthing areas.

Please read all gate notices and beware of submerged pipe and equipment hazards when operating in the area. Harbor staff will be in contact with boat owners who may be in areas slated for dredging.
Pictured above the District's dredge "Twin Lakes"
Life Ring & Self-Rescue Ladder Map
Please take a moment to review the locations of life rings and self-rescue ladders that are located throughout the harbor, for your safety. Maintenance staff are working to add this important safety equipment in the north harbor.
Seasons Greeting's
Photo by Clay Butler