Continued from Part I - A

1. Continued from Part I - A

2. 1. Boarding Float

3. Making the float larger and more square maximizes the surface area for preparation of boats before launching and maximizes perimeter length for tying up boats after they are launched. BOARDING FLOAT. If the new float were made somewhat larger, and reoriented with the longer axis parallel to the shoreline, it could be useful for a much wider range of boats and recreational purposes. Pilings should be located on the edge near the shore.

4. All float pilings should be located near this edge so that they will not interfere with long rowing shells that must be turned overhead on the float after they are carried down the gangway. Accommodation for side-tie here of two city-owned rowing “coach-boats” should be part of the plan. The final edge should be retained and reserved for dinghies from the A5 anchorage, just as it is today on the existing float. Don’t forget a washdown hose on the float as well! This edge will still be used for boarding of boats launched from trailers on the ramp. This edge will be great for launching and rigging small sailboats since they will lie pointing into the prevailing wind direction. Rowing shells will also be launched here.

5. Rowing shells could be launched from either of these edges. The float could also be “L” shaped to provide extra length and two edges suitable for rowing shells. An “L” shape would also provide a better storage location, along this edge, for the City-owned coach/safety boats used for both city (boathouse) and high-school rowing programs. Dinghies from the A5 Anchorage could tie up on the “orange” edges.

6. In addition, the surface of the boarding float should be as low to the water as possible To facilitate launching and recovering boats over the edge. To make it possible for rowing shells with extended “riggers” (that hold the oarlocks away from the boat) to come alongside so that rowers may get in and out. To make it easier getting in and out of kayaks. The surface of the boarding float should be soft so as not to scratch boat bottoms Maybe some sort of UV resistant outdoor carpet… Boarding Float Surface / Height

7. still too high… Float Height Should Be Minimized what we don’t want… One good thing: Note how this carpet-covered board protects the bottom of the boat from the edge of the dock…

8. The Right Idea The float must be low enough that the rigger of a rowing shell will go over it while the boat is floating alongside. still too high…

9. The Right Idea The float must be low enough that the rigger of a rowing shell will go over it while the boat is floating alongside. The edge of the float must also be without fasteners or anything that would scratch the bottom of a boat as it slides over it and into the water. However, since the Glorietta Bay BLF float will also be used for sailboats and kayaks, the surface should preferably be soft and without fasteners—maybe covered with outdoor carpet. still too high… Note that this rower can actually get her foot under the rigger while the boat is alongside the float.

10. Float Length Must Be Right Ideally the float will be long enough to launch an eight-man rowing shell (from, perhaps, a visiting high school rowing team). At a minimum it should be long enough to launch a four-man rowing shell.

11. One Float Possibility • “Accudock” Modular Floating Docks • http://www.accudock.com/ • We highly recommend consulting with them… • They appear to have significant experience in providing docks suitable for non-motorized vessels…

12. Please open Part II to see the rest of the slides…