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Same Stuff, New Name!The rains have started, the winds have driven the home port boats in & finally we are wrapping up what was a great summer season at Comox fisherman’s Wharf! This summer saw an increase in visiting vessels, & we would like to thank everyone for leaving “D” & “H” dock available for our out-of-town guests. As of mid-September there has been over 1,350 pleasure boaters stay overnight in your harbour & by the sound of it, they will be back again next year. Just like us, they are eager to see the completion of a building with REAL toilets, showers & laundry! We secured 4 summer students this year through the generous support of HRDC (Human Resources Development Canada) & the Comox Indian Band &, as you can see, our traditional red rails have had a new coat of paint & we were able to staff the office & docks 7 days a week from 9 am to 8 pm. Many thanks for their continued support. For the first time ever, we have a waiting list of recreational vessels looking for full-time moorage. The building boom in the Comox Valley has affected us & many new boat owners are scrambling for dock space. Even though we are a rafting facility, we will continue to maintain a safe number of vessels in the harbour & slowly welcome in new vessels as space allows. If you have a new vessel alongside, introduce yourself & discuss your mooring needs (inside, outside, winter lay-up, winter fishery, etc.) On and Around the Docks Yes, we’ve been hearing it for months - the winch doesn’t have a
motor yet! Although it seems an easy fix, we are very thorough in our
planning & are planning a hydraulic system to power the winch, which is
extremely expensive & requires the approval of the Board of Directors.
This item will be on the agenda for the next Board meeting. The graffiti
on the winch was un-necessary! Courtenay Slough NewsThe
slough was underutilized this summer & it was a quiet & peaceful place. Comox Valley Hydraulic & Industrial Supply#2-2441 Cousins Road, Courtenay, British Columbia The board & staff would like to welcome (a new but not) business operator to the Comox Valley & the fleet at Comox Harbour. John & Dale offer a wide variety of services & supplies that can get almost any vessel operating. One feature that CV Hydraulic & Industrial Supply has above all their competitors is the fact that John Fitzpatrick was a commercial fisherman for many years & owned & operated the gulf troller, ANU. Mechanics, welding, hydraulics, they know their stuff & they know boats. Give John or Dale a call at :(250) 338-6001 or stop by the shop at #2-2441 Cousins Road in Courtenay. Thanks for being our 1st sponsor in the CVHA newsletter! |
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