Temporary Berths
The Temporary Berths scheme enables Mooring Holders to offer up their berth to other members when they vacate it for a period from 1 night to 21 days. Temporary berths, especially at Weevil Lake, can be very useful to members, so all permanent mooring holders are encouraged to always make their berth available when not in use. Even just a single overnight period could help someone expedite a quick maintenance task that requires workshop access for instance.
As of 1 July 2024 all Non-POG mooring holders are required to make a contribution of £5 per night for the use of a Temporary Berth. POG mooring holders (including Burrow Island, Haslar and Wicor) do not need to make this contribution. The contribution is made by purchasing one or more 'Trusted Contribution' items in the 'Ad Hoc Mooring Fees' section of the online Shop. These fees are returned to POG funds, not the permanent mooring holder (note that beyond 21 days the Short Term Sublet process applies where reimbursement to the mooring holder does occur).
Members using a Temporary Berth will require their own Smart Card with a credit balance to access electrical power.
Offering a Temporary Berth
There are two ways to make your berth available as a Temporary Berth;
- In advance of departure, though the external Temporary Berths Booking System.
- At the time of departure, by sending a Text (SMS) message to 07520 615378 indicating your planned return date and time in the format 24jul1600 (that is, two digit date, three letter month and 4 digit time on the 24-hour clock).
Finding and booking a Temporary Berth
Temporary Berths are found and booked on the external Temporary Berths Booking System. The system will only allow you to book a berth if the boat fits - if it indicates that there are no berths available, it is because there is not one of sufficient size. Be aware that you will find a better selection of berths available if you check prior to your departure than if you try and book days in advance, as most members do not declare their berth available until they are ready to leave.
Terms and Conditions of Temporary Berths
There are a number of terms and conditions associated with Temporary Berths, as laid out in Standing Orders (sections A8.2 and A8.3). Two critical ones are;
- MEMBERS USING A TEMPORARY BERTH MUST BE IN A POSITION TO MAKE IT AVAILABLE AT 2 HOURS NOTICE. IF THE PERMANENT BERTH HOLDER CONTACTS YOU AND ASKS YOU TO VACATE WITH THIS NOTICE, YOU MUST DO SO.
- There is cap on the total number of days a member may book Temporary Berths over the course of a season of 30 days.
Last updated 10:03 on 1 July 2024