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WATERFORD MOORING PERMITS
2023 permits expired on December 31% and applications are now being processed for calendar year 2024.
A permit holder shall have priority rights to the same mooring, if renewed by March 31° of each calendar year.
All moorings and pulley poles are issued a 4 digit number.
You MUST contact the Harbor Master for approval prior to contracting for installation of moorings/pulley poles.
For your convenience, permit application forms are enclosed. Please be certain to provide current and accurate
information, along with your e-mail address. Complete all information and include a copy of your current inspection
and your current vessel registration for the current year. Note: Both pages must be signed and returned.
> NEW mooring or pulley pole applications: $100.00
> RENEWAL mooring or pulley pole applications: $75.00
(Renewing a 2022 mooring or pulley pole permit)
Please complete the application forms and return BOTH pages, along with your check, by March 31, 2024 to:
Waterford Harbor Management Commission, Waterford Public Safety Building, 204 Boston Post Road, Waterford,
CT 06385
It is the responsibility of each vessel owner to have his/her mooring inspected by a qualified, approved inspector at
least once every three years. The renewal will not be approved without a current signed inspection on file.
If you have not had your mooring inspected within the past three years, please contact an approved,
qualified mooring inspector from the list below.
If you have a pulley pole it MUST be inspected every year, please contact an approved, qualified mooring
inspector, from the list below. If you would prefer to use another inspector that is not listed, you must obtain
permission from the Harbor Master, David Crocker. *Only vessels up to 16’ may use pulley poles.
If you wish to use a qualified inspector NOT on the list below, you must first contact the Waterford Harbor
Master, David Crocker at (860) 442-5994 for approval.
Jeanette T. Fisheries- Mike Theiler 860-235-5117
Kane Underwater Services LLC - Chris Kane 860-912-7221
Seaport Construction LLC- Chris Drake 860-536-5095 / 860-460-3185
Three Belles Marina- Krystle Arbour 860-739-6264
Sound Diving & Salvage — Gene Frantz 860-334-6405
After approval of your 2024 permit application, your 2024 decals will be mailed to you. The decal #2 must be
affixed to your mooring ball approximately 2 inches to the right of your permit number; the #1 decal must be affixed
to your vessel.
All inspectors must use the current years’ inspection forms issued by the Waterford Harbor Management
Commission only and have prior authorization from the Waterford Harbor Master, David Crocker before
installation.
If you have any questions please contact the Waterford Harbor Master, David Crocker at (860) 442-5994 or via
email at crockerd64@gmail.com.
Revised Jan. 2024

EXCERPT FROM THE WATERFORD HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
APPENDIX B
Minimum Mooring Tackle Specifications
Introduction
Utilization of proper tackle is necessary to secure vessels adequately at their moorings. Storms, wind, waves,
tides, currents and wash must be considered when selecting appropriate mooring tackle. Each person mooring
a vessel in the Waterford Harbor Management Area is responsible for any damage to their own vessel or to any
other vessel or property that may be caused by their vessel. The Harbor Management Commission recommends
minimum standards for tackle to secure vessels adequately in the Harbor Management Area, but these standards
are advisory only, and the Town of Waterford assumes no liability for personal injury or property damage which
may result from the utilization of any mooring tackle which meet or exceed these recommendations.
The Harbor Management Commission will periodically review and update the recommended minimum standards
for mooring tackle. These recommended minimum standards will be provided to each person applying for a
mooring permit. It must be remembered, however, that no standards can ensure adequate vessel security under
all conditions, particularly severe coastal storm conditions with associated wind and wave hazards.
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1. Mooring tackle should meet the following minimum standards:
Boat Length Mushroom — Bottom Top Nylon or Dacron
(Feet) Anchor Chain Chain Line
(Pounds) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
Under 16 fo 3/8 5/16 1/2
16-19 150 3/8 5/16 1/2
20-22 200 1/2 5/16 5/8
23-25 250 1/2 5/16 5/8
26-30 300 5/8 3/8 3/4
31-35 400 5/8 3/8 3/4
36-40 500 3/4 1/2 7/8
41-50 600 3/4 1/2 1
51-65 750 1 1/2 1-1/4
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Only “purpose built” (manufactured for the express purpose of mooring a vessel) anchors should be used
on permanent moorings.
The maximum length of the pennant should be two and one-half (2-1/2) times the distance from the
bow chock to the water plus the distance from the bow chock to the mooring cleat or post.
All pennant lines running through a chock or any other object where chafing may occur should have
adequate chafe guards.
The total scope of the chain should be no less than two and one-half (2-1/2) times the depth of the
water at high tide at the location of the mooring unless the Harbor Master approves a lesser length
based on a finding that special physical conditions exist which make such length unnecessary. The
bottom and top chains should each consist of approximately fifty percent (50%) of the scope.
All shackles, swivels and other hardware used in the mooring hook-up should be proportional in size to
the chain used.
All Shackles should be properly sized.
It is recommended that the pennant be spliced or shackled into the bitter end of the top chain below the
permanent buoy so the strain is not carried by the buoy. A second pennant and anchor meeting the
minimum specifications should be used in heavy weather.
The pick-up or permanent buoy should be of a type and size to be determined by the Harbor
Management Commission and should be marked in accordance with standards provided by the Harbor
Master.
It is recommended all chains, shackles, swivels and other appropriate hardware be American
made galvanized steel.
Revised Jan. 2024

TOWN OF WATERFORD HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUAL, NON-COMMERCIAL MOORING SPACE AND PERMIT
TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
WATERFORD SAFETY BUILDING, 204 BOSTON POST ROAD, WATERFORD, CT 06385
Applicant's Name:
Residential Address:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
Telephone #: Home Work: Cell:
Request for permission to place a 2024 seasonal mooring in the
This request is for a: (circle one) New Permit Permit Renewal Mooring Relocation
“If applicable, renewal applicant’s prior year 4 digit number assigned
The mooring is to be located at the following coordinates: N41° W72°
*Please list coordinates in proper format (IE) N41-12.345 W72-67.891
Vessel Owner’s Name & Address (if different)
Telephone #: Home Work: Cell:
Name of Vessel: CT Reg. Or Documentation #
Make of Vessel: Type (cruiser, sail, etc.):
Length: Beam: Draft: Displacement, Ibs.:
Mooring Description: Anchor Type: Weight:
Bottom Chain: of ; Upper Chain: of ; Pendant
(Length) (Size) (Length) (Size) (Length) (Size)
Water depth at high tide: Year installed (if applicable): Year last inspected:
Dinghy Location or Access:
Mooring permits expire on December 31* of each calendar year and are not transferable to other parties. A permit holder shall
have priority rights to the same mooring each year if renewed by March 31* of the following year._| understand that my vessel
must be properly registered in Connecticut or be documented with a Connecticut Certificate of Decal in order to obtain a
mooring space.
Signature of Mooring Owner
Do not write in this space — for Harbormaster’s use only Ground Tackle Inspected:
Permit Number Assigned: Approved Date:
(Harbormaster)
Note: It is recommended that all chains, shackles, swivels and other appropriate hardware associated with moorings be galvanized.
Moorings should have adequate ground tackle, pendant(s), chafing gear and scope for the area and conditions expected. A vessel
riding on its mooring must not infringe on other moorings. Moorings, by action of wind or current, shall not encroach upon navigation
channels maintained by the Corps of Engineers, or interfere with established fairways, wharfs, docks, or floats. Mooring buoys shall be
white with a clearly visible horizontal reflective blue band around the circumference of the buoy centered midway between the top of
the buoy and the waterline. The weight of the anchor and name of the vessel should be indicated on the buoy. Moored vessels shall
comply with Inland Navigation Rule 30 (Lights for anchored vessels). Mooring and anchoring is prohibited over submarine cable
areas.
Revised Jan. 2024

TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED MOORING INSPECTOR
WATERFORD HARBOR MANAGEMENT
MOORING INSPECTION FORM
e All moorings within Waterford waters require permits, which must be renewed on an annual basis.
e All moorings shall be inspected by an approved mooring inspector at least once every three (3) years.
e No mooring gear should be installed without prior approval by the Waterford Harbor Master.
e Inspectors are responsible for providing a signed copy of the inspection form to the permittee.
e Questions? Please call the Harbor Master, David Crocker at (860) 442-5994.
Permit # Permittee Name:
Latitude & Longitude: N41° W72°
*Please use proper format (IE) N41-12.345 W72-67.891
High tide depth: feet. Is mooring weight displayed on buoy? Yes No
Is buoy white showing a reflective blue band and an appropriate size? Yes No
Does the mooring meet minimum standards for location and vessel size? Yes No
Anchor type: Weight: Ibs.
Length Size New Pass Fail
Bottom chain
Upper Chain
Pendant
Swivels
Shackles
Note: It is recommended that all mooring chains, shackles, swivels and other appropriate
hardware be galvanized.
If any aspect of the inspection fails, the failure shall be corrected before a mooring permit will be issued.
Special Notes:
Date of inspection:
Inspector Name (Print):
Inspector signature:
Company Name:
Phone #
SEND THIS COMPLETED FORM TO
Waterford Harbor Management Commission
Waterford Public Safety Building
204 Boston Post Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 440-0548
Revised Jan. 2024

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (page 2)
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM
ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM AND FEE
Calendar Year 2024
To All Mooring & Pulley Pole Permit Holders:
The final step in the mooring permit process is to issue decals which must be affixed to mooring
buoys or pulley poles. The color of the decals will change each year and will be marked with the year
and your 4 digit permit number. Upon approval of your 2024 mooring permit application, your 2024
decals will be mailed to you. The decal that begins with #1 must be affixed to your vessel and the
other decal that begins with #2 should be affixed to your mooring or pulley pole.
By signing this form, you are acknowledging the following:
e Your buoy is white with a clearly visible horizontal blue reflective band around the
circumference of the buoy, centered midway between the top of the buoy and the waterline.
e Winter Mooring Sticks MUST be removed by May 31% and replaced by conforming buoy.
e Your mooring or pulley pole permit number is identified on your mooring buoy in numbers at
least 3” in height.
e You will affix your decal to your mooring buoy or pulley pole in a clearly visible spot,
approximately 2” to the right of your 4 digit permit number.
e If you are not renewing your mooring or pulley pole permit, you are responsible for removing
your ground tackle and notifying the Waterford Harbor Management Commission.
e lf your ground tackle becomes “lost”, you are responsible for hiring a certified diver to search
for the lost equipment and provide a signed statement to the Harbor Master attesting to the
details of the search. You will not receive a new mooring or pulley pole permit until such
search is performed and signed statement is received.
e Moorings or pulley poles that are not in compliance with this permit are subject to
removal by the Harbor Master, at the owner’s expense. Gear that is removed by the Harbor
Master will be retained for 6 months. The gear will be disposed of if the owner does not
contact the Harbor Master or the Harbor Management Commission within the 6 month
timeframe.
If you have any questions, please contact the Harbor Master, David Crocker at (860) 442-5994 or by
email at crockerd64gmail.com.
Acknowledged by (your signature): Date:
Printed Name:
Revised Jan. 2024

MOORING/ PULLEY POLE INSPECTIONS
Moorings shall be inspected by a qualified, approved inspector at least
once every three years. Pulley Poles must be inspected every year. A
copy of the inspection MUST be sent with your mooring application in order
to be approved.
Several local, approved inspectors are listed below for your convenience.
If you wish to use a qualified inspector not on the list below, please have
contact the Waterford Harbor Master, David Crocker at (860) 442-5994 or
via email at crockerd64@gmail.com
APPROVED MOORING/PULLEY POLE INSPECTORS
Contact inspectors directly to discuss services, scheduling, and charges.
Inspector Contact
Jeanette T. Fisheries
Mike Theiler 860-235-5117
Kane Underwater Services LLC 860-912-7221
Chris Kane
Sound Diving & Salvage 860-334-6405
Gene Frantz
Seaport Construction LLC 860-460-3185
Chris Drake 860-536-5095
Three Belles Marina
Krystle Arbour 860-739-6264
Revised Jan. 2024