The Severn River Yacht Club, located at the Marina, is comprised of approximately 600 members and is directed by six officers: the Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Fleet Captain, Secretary & Treasurer, as well as the Board of Governors. The SRYC Clubhouse, located adjacent to the swimming pool, features a kitchen area, TV and VCR. Rules and Regulations concerning access and usage of the SRYC Clubhouse, as approved by the Board of Governors, follow this Information Guide.

CBYRA/US SAILING: The Severn River Yacht Club is an active member of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association and the United States Sailing Association. Contact the Race Committee Chairperson for more information.

Reciprocity with Mears Point Marina and Mears Great Oak Landing Marina: Any slipholders wishing to make reservations at either of our sister marinas may do so by simply contacting our office. We will make every effort to obtain a slip for you. As a slipholder at Mears Marina, you are also entitled to a 20% discount on transient dockage at our other Marinas. Note: Mears Yacht Haven in Oxford is under different ownership.

SRYC Activities include socials, pool parties, races, rendezvous and educational events. Please check the current SRYC Calendar for dates and times of scheduled activities. The calendar is reprinted in this directory. The Yacht Club also maintains a 150 volume library which includes recent releases of maritime videos, as well as a trading library.

"Severn River Yacht Club" burgees, bags and apparel, as well as SRYC Calendars, SRYC Directories, Mears Marina apparel and Parking Stickers are available in the Marina Office.

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Emergency phone numbers are located at the pay phone, next to the rest rooms, as well as being posted on the office door. Police, fire or ambulance DIAL 911, and give the address - as Mears Marina, 519 Chester Avenue, Annapolis, MD.

Fire Extinguishers: Each dock is equipped with one large 150 lb. fire extinguisher. Additionally, there are numerous small 10 lb. units located on the docks and throughout the Marina. Take the time to learn how to use them, as well as the ones on your boat! Any questions? Ask at the office.

Man overboard ladders are located throughout the Marina and are painted yellow and marked with red flags. Please be sure you and your guests are aware of their locations.

Open Fires are not permitted in the Marina, onboard boats, on the docks or in the pavilion, with the exception of the grills in the designated picnic areas.

Seamanship: It is assumed that all slipholders will have had at least some training in proper seamanship and nautical etiquette. The Marina reserves the right to make any adjustments it deems necessary to insure the safety of a boat, its occupants or surrounding boats (see contract).

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 Coffee hour is held each Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 AM beginning with the first outdoor club event in the spring, and continuing through the last outdoor fall event. Complimentary coffee, donuts, bagels and cream cheese are provided by the Marina and it is expected that all who participate will do so in a mannerly fashion (discretion on seconds, please, until all have had an opportunity to partake). Please bring your own coffee mug.

 Courtesy: Slipholders are expected to keep their conversations inside or down below after 10 p.m. Sound travels extremely well on still summer evenings. Loud and boisterous neighbors are our most often heard complaint - Please be sure you're not one of them!

 Dinghy Dock: We have a floating dock located on the bulkhead by the shower building for launching of your dinghies. Please do not leave unattended dinghies tied to or on the floating dock.

 Dinghy Rack: Located behind the Marina Office and by Hartge’s building. All spaces are reserved; please stop by the Marina Office for an assignment. Non-registered dinghies will be removed. A two wheel trolley for moving dinghies is available.

Docks: Fishing, crabbing, running, bicycling, teak cleaning and varnishing, as well as dock boxes, are all strictly prohibited on the docks. A workbench, located under the SRYC Clubhouse, may be used for light carpentry, staining, sanding, etc. Carpeting or mats are not permitted on the docks or finger piers.

Dock Carts are available adjacent to the Marina Office. Stop in the office if you would like assistance loading or unloading. Please return dock carts to their designated parking area so that they will be available for other slipholders to use. Please be careful to not spill any dangerous or unpleasant materials in the dock carts.

 Dogs and other pets are welcome, but must be kept on a leash while on the Marina property. Owners must pick up after their pets. Please do not walk dogs on the grassy areas where people may be picnicking or folding sails in the area between C & D docks and between A & B docks. Dogs can be walked in the grassy areas adjacent to the parking lot. Dogs are not permitted in any of the buildings, the pavilion or tied on the docks.

 Electric: Electricity is provided for each slip. The voltage and amperage may vary according to the location. Anyone wishing to increase the amount of electricity at a specific slip may do so at his or her own cost and only with the permission of the Marina. All electric cords are to be unplugged at the box when a boat leaves the slip! NO electrical items are to be left in the on position when the boat is unoccupied. Winter electrical arrangements must be made with the Marina Office prior to December.

Emergency Towing: Local commercial towing companies monitor VHF ch. 16.

Ice: Block ice (13 lb.) and cube ice (10 lb.) for $2.00, are available outside the Marina Office on an honor system basis, available 24 hours a day. Simply put the ice money in the slot on the side of the machine.

Internet: Wireless Internet access is available to slipholders throughout the marina.

Laundry: The laundry room is located adjacent to the showers at the head of C Dock. There are 3 washers and 3 dryers. The machines take quarters at 75¢ per load. No laundry should be done before 8:30 a.m. in order for all to have a hot shower. The combination is 5-1-2, then turn the black knob to the right.

 Lockers: A limited number of lockers are available for rent. Flammable and caustic substances are prohibited. See the Marina Office for availability.

 Marina Office Hours:

Summer: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday - Thursday

8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday

Winter: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday - Saturday

 Messages: The Marina Office will be glad to take or receive messages for slipholders during office hours. We do request, however, that you try to keep them to a minimum. Messages will be posted on the bulletin board adjacent to the Marina Office door.

 Office Notification Policy When Leaving Slip: The Owner agrees to notify the office if the boat is to be away overnight and to estimate its expected return (see contract). When you will be away from your slip for any extended period of time, it is advisable to leave a float plan with the office so you can be contacted in the event of an emergency.

 Oil Sump: Diesel and oil only! See office for more information on discarding anti-freeze, bilge water, or gasoline! It is located behind the Marina Office by the parking lot and tennis courts.

 Parking Lot is available for Marina slipholders, their guests and members of the Marina Swim & Tennis Club. On holiday weekends, slipholders with guests arriving by car should double park their cars end-to-end along the Chester Avenue section of the parking lot by the tennis courts. This will allow us to accommodate up to 30 guest cars. Please check with the Marina Office for guest passes and double parking instructions. Reserved Parking spaces are for club officers and committee chairpersons. They are in effect from sunrise on Friday to sunset on Sunday beginning with the first Yacht Club activity in the spring and ending with the last Yacht Club activity in the fall. See SRYC calendar.

 Pavilion/Grill Areas: Charcoal grills are available on the lawn near the dinghy dock and in front of the pavilion for your use on a first come, first served basis. No pets permitted in these areas.

 Pool & Tennis: All slipholders are also members of the Marina Swim and Tennis Club. There is also a small Snack Bar available at the pool. The rules and regulations that apply to these facilities are posted at the pool and are available in the Marina Office. The pool opens each season on Memorial Day weekend and closes on Labor Day weekend.

 Pump Out: The pump out is located on D Dock on the end of the first large dock extension to the left. See the Marina Chart in this directory. There is no charge for slipholders. Contact the Marina Office for hours of operation. The City of Annapolis also offers a pump out boat which will come to your boat and pump out your holding tank for small fee. The pump out boat monitors VHF channel 68.

 Recycling: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The Marina requests your cooperation in recycling antifreeze, aluminum cans, batteries, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles, paper and oil. Please do not place any of the aforementioned materials in the dumpsters.

 Restrooms: We strive to keep our restrooms neat and clean. Your help is always appreciated. The Marina's primary restrooms are located at the end of the Marina Office building. We also have additional facilities located in the S.R.Y.C Clubhouse. Our Swim & Tennis clubhouse also has one men's and one women's restroom complete with showers.

 Sail/Equipment repair: Our office will be glad to hold any items you may wish to have picked up for repair. It is the Owner's responsibility to contact the repair company in a timely fashion and pick up repaired equipment in a timely fashion.

 Showers: The shower building is located next to the Marina Office building at the head of C dock adjacent to the laundry room. There are 7 private showers with dressing areas. Please avoid lengthy showers in order that all slipholders may enjoy the pleasure of hot water. The combination is 5-1-2 (turn knob to the right). Additional showers are available at the pool area, and are open during regular pool hours.

Splash! A magnet and crab net are available for Slipholders' use in retrieving items lost overboard. Information on divers is also available at the Marina Office.

Suggestions: Comments, Ideas, Thoughts? Please stop by the office and share them.

Trash dumpsters are located in the parking lot. All bagged trash should be placed into these containers. There are also Hand Trash receptacles which can handle only small hand trash, as well as Aluminum receptacles for only aluminum cans. There are also containers for recycling plastic, paper and cardboard. There is absolutely NO EXCUSE for not using the appropriate trash containers. Discarding cigarette butts other than in an ash tray is not only unsightly, but dangerous as well.

UPS Deliveries: The Marina Office will accept prepaid UPS packages and will keep them for up to one week's time.

VHF 16: The Marina monitors VHF channel 16 during regular office hours and can be hailed by calling "Mears Marina Annapolis". Appropriate F.C.C. procedures should be followed, please.

Water: All dock water is turned off on the docks by November 15th and turned on again in early April.

Water Taxi monitors VHF channel 68 and will board passengers on the bulkhead near the Marina Office.

Winter Plug In Service: If you would like your battery charger to be plugged in during the winter months, please stop by the office and sign up for this complimentary service.

Winter Storage: The Marina installs "ice eaters" for ice-free, in-water winter storage. These units, 40 in all, are placed throughout the Marina, at no additional charge to the slipholder.

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