08/20/2021
The time is inching closer for slip renewals, and I thought I would make a handy FAQ for any NEW customers interested in 2022 seasonal slips. This will also be made available or our website and updated as needed:
Q: What day can we sign up for 2022 slips?
A: October 1! The seasonal wait list for next year will RESET on this date. Even if you were previously on the 2021 wait list, you must come down IN PERSON to reconfirm your status on the wait list for the following year. We open at 9am, but I strongly recommend getting to the marina *in person* earlier than that, as last year we started the morning off with 40-50+ people in line.
Q: What is the deposit for being placed on the wait list?
A: $700, cash or check only (preferably check). We do not cash any checks until November, when I know for certain how many openings I have for the following season. I will not cash your check until you have a slip.
Q: What will the cost be for a full season?
A: I haven't finalized our prices this year, but I am working on it. A standard double will be in the range of $3700 for our 7 month season, and the $700 deposit will go towards this final amount.
Q: I would like a single or electric slip! How do I request this?
A: There is never any harm in requesting a single or electric slip, but we only pull for speciality sized slips from our current pool of returning slip renters, and availability is extremely limited. You will likely only qualify for a 24' double slip (which can accommodate a boat up to around 9'-9.25' in width) as a new customer.
Q: How many openings do you anticipate coming available for 2022?
A: This is nearly impossible to answer. We have 325 seasonal slips, and current slip renters have first right of refusal until November 1, when their deposits are due. I have had some years with 10-15% turnover, I have had some years with 3-4% turnover. A combination of covid19, the expansion of development in southern Denver, and our new facilities & the lake expansion have put our marina in high demand and higher customer retention, and while we are incredibly grateful for the support and business, we do wish we could assist more boaters in the area!
Finally, if you have any suggestions on how we can improve our new-customer-sign-up-process for future seasons, or ways we can better inform interested boaters, I would greatly appreciate the feedback! When I started here, *anyone* who signed up anytime in October was guaranteed a slip, so this extreme demand is new to us, and we are still learning the best ways to navigate how best to assist as many boaters as possible.
