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Boating Tips & Regulations

Important Rules To Remember

  1. All mooring assignments are made at the harbor entrance.
  2. 5 MPH speed limit or wakeless in all moorage and anchorage areas.
  3. 14’ maximum limit at all dinghy docks.
  4. Anchorage responsibility outside of Avalon Bay is left to the discretion of each and every boat operator.
  5. Avalon Harbor Dept. monitors VHF 16 & 12.
  6. Avalon Shoreboat service monitors VHF 9.

Harbor Procedures & Regulations

  1. All moorings are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Upon arrival, please stand by the harbor entrance for mooring assignment from a patrol boat. No mooring work is done over VHF.
  2. On the day of departure, moorings must be vacated by 9:00 am.
  3. Avalon is a NO DISCHARGE area. No sewage may be discharged whether treated or untreated. This law is strictly enforced.
  4. Service boats will make daily trash pick-ups free of charge twice daily during the summer months and on weekends in winter months. Plastic trash bags may be obtained from the service boat or Harbor Master’s office.
  5. To ensure a peaceful coexistence, all generators must be secured at 10:00 pm nightly and not be started before 7:00 am.
  6. The mooring you are assigned is not guaranteed. You may have to relocate daily. If you are required to relocate, a patrol boat will contact you between 7:30 am – 9:00 am the day you are required to move.
  7. It is illegal to leave Avalon and leave your vessel unattended.
  8. Anchorage is located west of the red jetty light. You must anchor at least 300’ away from any dive park or mooring can. Plan on a depth of 80’–100’. This area is not patrolled and you anchor at your own risk.
  9. Water on the island is precious and conservation will be appreciated.
  10. All floats, with exception of the Shore-boat Float, may be used for loading and unloading. Time on float is limited to 10 minutes only. No vessel may be left on a float unattended.
  11. There is a fine for an opened container of alcohol on the streets of Avalon. (This includes the Pier and floats.)

For Assistance

Avalon Harbor Department - 24 hour service
VHF Channel 12 & 16. (310) 510-0535

Avalon Boat Stand: (310) 510-0455

LA County Sheriff's Department: (310) 510-0174

ALL Emergency Services: Dial 911

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