Pines Boat Ramp
Applications must be renewed annually. Moorings are not automatically renewed, and spaces are not guaranteed.
Renew or Apply for Boat Ramp Permit or Mooring Online (Via City Hall Systems)
Pine Launch Ramp Regulations:
MOORINGS
- Moorings are assigned a number and location and cannot be moved without permission of the
Harbormaster Authorities - Annual mooring permits will be given only after the applicant signs for a copy of the Launch Ramp Regulations and a mooring specification list.
- All mooring and ground tackle must be inspected by the Harbormaster before the initial placement. Moorings and ground tackle will be inspected on an as needed basis after placement. Inspections will be conducted by or coordinated through the Harbormaster.
- Vessels at moorings shall have two-thirds their length in clearance between other vessels at mooring. All vessels must maintain a minimum distance of twenty feet from other vessels at mooring.
- It is the responsibility to of the mooring owner to maintain their chains, lines, shackles, and buoys.
- Mooring permits are issued annually and must be reapplied for and paid for annually.
- Permitted vessels MUST be moored for a minimum of thirty days during the boating season or the mooring permit may not be renewed. It is the mooring owners’ responsibility to inform the Harbormaster in writing as to why the mooring was not to be used. It will be the Harbormasters discretion weather or not to re-permit.
FLOATS
- The purpose of the floats is for loading and unloading vessels. No vessel shall tie to town floats except for an emergency. In case of an emergency or mechanical breakdown, the owner of the vessel shall contact a marine towing service to remove the vessel. No vessel shall tie to Town Floats overnight without the Harbormaster’s permission.
- Tenders, skiffs, or other small craft used in transport to a vessel at mooring shall not be left tied to the Town Floats. All tenders, skiffs, inflatable, etc. must be removed from ramp area after their use. There are three skiffs at the ramp for mooring transport. PFD’s must be worn when using a transport skiff.
- Boat owners and their guests shall observe all Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations governing vessel/boat safety and operation.
- Guests are the responsibility of the boat owner.
- Children must wear a Personal Floatation Device while on the Town Floats.
- No unsupervised children allowed on the Town Floats.
- Running on the Town Floats is prohibited.
GATE ACCESS AND KEY CARDS
- Groveland Boat Launch is secured by a sliding gate with key card access. All applicants are required to pay a one-time $20 fee to purchase a key card.
- The card is yours to keep and is the responsibility of the permit holder. Additional cards may be purchased in the case of a lost or stolen card. Please report lost or stolen cards immediately for deactivation.
- Key cards are non-transferrable and gate access is for permit holders only.
- Cards will be activated at the beginning of each season upon receipt of permit renewal applications and once all applicable fees have been paid.
- Cards will de deactivated at the end of each season. Special permission for re-activation during the off season may be granted on a case by case basis.
- After swiping your key card, the gate will open and then close automatically after your vehicle has entered.
- To exit, drive slowly up to the gate then wait for the sensor to trigger the gate to open and safely proceed through.
- Anyone thought to be sharing key cards or allowing non-permitted vehicles through the gate will be deactivated and will forfeit their ramp permit at the discretion of the Harbormaster or Dock Master.
VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
- Vehicles and/or boat trailers shall not be left parked on the launch ramp.
- Parking at the ramp is by sticker only. Stickers are available at Town Hall. The fee for the annual Launch Ramp Sticker and accompanying key shall be seventy-five dollars ($75) for Groveland residents per year and one-hundred fifty dollars ($150) for non-residents per year. Stickers and keys are good for one year only. Each year boaters must reapply for the new year.
- Stickers must be visible from the exterior of the vehicle.
- Guest parking shall be above the ramp gates. All vehicles shall angle park along the fences.
- Powering boats on or off trailers is strictly prohibited. This is a soft bottom ramp and cannot tolerate the abuse of prop-wash. At the Harbormaster or Dock Master’s discretion repeat offenders will forfeit their launching ramp permit.
- The gates are not to be left open. Once you safely enter or exit the premises, the gate must be locked. At the Harbormaster or Dock Master’s discretion repeat offenders will forfeit their launching ramp permit.
SAFETY, CONDUCT, AND BOATER INFORMATION
- Boat speeds to be zoned at the Town Floats, Pines Launching Ramp, and Pines Mooring Area to a five mile an hour speed zone. Jet skis, jet bikes, and personal craft shall maintain headway speed only.
- No alcoholic beverages allowed on the Town Floats.
- No fishing from the Town Floats.
- No swimming or diving from the Town Floats.
- Always check kiosk for important boater information.
Download a copy of the Town of Groveland Pines Boat Launch Regulations
