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Vehicles were reported to have been broken into during Summer 2017 at McClure Point during the

busier weekends. Please remember to lock all vehicles and keep any valuables out of sight or on your person. Remaining alert

and observant can help reduce these occurrences. Please, look out for yourself and your fellow boaters. Report any suspicious behavior to the Ranger station.

THE DOCK TALK - Your Quarterly Update -

Greetings, HBOA Members! Welcome to The Dock Talk. I’m you’re new Editor, Erica Berlier. I’m pleased to be a newer member of the Lake McClure HBOA community, as well as being your new source of information for your quarterly updates. My goal as Editor is to inform and educate Dock Talk readers on a collection of information regarding Lake McClure that can be useful to all individuals in our boating community to help make our time spent on the lake more enjoyable for all. I look forward to serving you…see you on the lake!

Attention Boaters:

New legislation means new regulations….page 4

McClure Point: break-in’s amongst busy weekends

Luau 5th Annual Luau - June 9th, 2018.

- Bring your houseboat to the island NO LATER than 12:00 pm on June 9th. Any houseboats past the cut-off time will not be allowed to moor at the island.

- Back of the Boat Sale: 12:00pm - 5:00pm - Contests/Games: 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Dinner: 5:00pm - Hawaiian style catering - Entertainment: 6:30pm - 10:00pm - DJ will be provided - Please bring your own beverages - Everyone is welcome to stay overnight on the island. Island Location: TBD - Each ticket purchased includes a raffle ticket for a PRIZE DRAWING!!

• $20.00 - General Admission • $12.50 - Children 10 years and younger

This is a Lake McClure Houseboat Owners Association Member ONLY event. Memberships are available to anyone wanting to join. Please see Membership Form - Page 6.

Tickets MUST be purchased NO LATER than May 8th, 2018. Ticket sales and inquiries can be directed to Jennifer Keith: JenKeith11@gmail.com

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>> WANTED: BOAT <<..>> WANTED:LIFE VEST <<..>> WANTED:NEW SKIPPER <<

- DO YOU HAVE A BOAT OR HOUSEBOAT YOU’RE LOOKING TO SELL? WE’LL PUT IT ON THE NEXT DOCK TALK FOR YOU. WE CAN PUT IT ON OUR WEBSITE, TOO! ARE YOU A CURRENT MEMBER AND INTERESTED IN THIS SERVICE? PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCK TALK EDITOR. I’LL GET YOU SQUARED AWAY.

Calling ALL MEMBERS!!

Upcoming HBOA Meeting:

Saturday April 22nd 201810:00am

Barrett’s Cove Marina Hard Dock Cafe

Breakfast Available

Lake McClure Houseboat Owners Association

Board Members:

Commodore: Doreen Castillo Vice Commodore: Steve Teranishi Secretary/Treasurer: Mary Ann Avalos Director: Jim Andersen Director: Walter Gray Director: Chris Holbrook Director: Brenda Sue Lee Director: Jennifer Keith Director: Rhonda Boudreau Director: George Soares Director: Jeff Truax Past Commodore: Dennis Chew Honorary Member Bob Salles Honorary Member Jan Salles

LAKES & PARKS USE FEE RATES FOR 2018 Available and Valid 4/41/2018 – 03/31/2019

ANNUAL PERMITS (DECALS) Vehicle Access Permit $ 90.00 Military & Senior $ 75.00 Boat / Trailer Access Permit $ 80.00 Military & Senior $ 65.00 2nd Vehicle / Boat Access Permit $ 40.00 Cabin Boat / Trailer Permit $ 130.00 Pet Access Permit (per animal) $ 34.00 PERMIT Replacement Fee $ 5.00

RV PARK AND CAMPING FEES: Daily RV Park Site Fee

Low Ss September 16 – May 15 $ 28.00 Military & Senior $ 25.00 High Ss May 16 – September 15 $ 34.00 Military & Senior $ 31.00

Extended Stay – Daily RV Site Low Ss September 16 – May 15 $ 18.00 High Ss May 16 – September 15 $ 26.00 Basic Camp Site Fee Low Ss September 16 – May 15 $ 22.00 Military & Senior $ 19.00 High Ss May 16 – September 15 $ 25.00 Military & Senior $ 22.00 RV & Campsite Second Vehicle Fee

(Maximum Occupancy is 8 Persons per Site) $ 8.00 Cancellation/Change Fee Camp sites – each site incurs separate fees $ 10.00

Park & Lake Day-Use Fees: Daily Motor Vehicle Entry / Use Fee Regular $ 8.00 Military & Senior $ 7.00 Daily Bicycle Entry / Use Fee (2 persons maximum) $ 3.00 Daily Boat / Trailer Entry / Use Fee Regular $ 7.00 Military & Senior $ 6.00 Daily Pet Entry / Access Fee (per animal) $ 4.00 Small Pavilion / Even Facilities Use Fee (Exclusive use) $ 75.00 Large Pavilion / Event Facilities Use Fee (Exclusive use) $ 125.00 Barbecue Pit & Wagon (Only @ McSwain – Barrett Cove) $ 45.00

CABIN ACCOMODATIONS: Daily Cabin Rental – 4 Person Unit – ADA Compatible Low Season September 16 – May 15 $ 130.00 High Season May 16 – September 15 $ 155.00 Daily Cabin Rental – 6 Person Unit Low Season September 16 – May 15 $ 140.00 High Season May 16 – September 15 $ 165.00 Daily Cabin Rental – 8 Person Unit Low Season September 16 – May 15 $ 155.00 High Season May 16 – September 15 $ 175.00

Cancellation / Change Fee for Cabins Each Cabin incurs separate fees $ 25.00

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•Lake McClure was first created by the original Exchequer Dam. The Dam was constructed between 1924 and 1926.

•It’s original capacity was 281,000 acre ft. •In 1926 its name was changed to Lake McClure to honor Wilbur Fiske McClure, head Engineer of the State of California. He helped develop and layout the John Muir Trail in the Sierra Mountains of California.

•The New Exchequer Dam was built in 1967 to increase the reservoir's storage to 1,032,000 acre ft. MID completed it in just 5 years.

•The McSwain Dam was built at the same time as the New Exchequer Dam, and creates Lake McSwain just 6 miles downstream, but only has a capacity of 9,700 acre ft.

•350,000 acre ft is used for flood control

“Dam Construction”, Merced Irrigation District, photo 4 of 10, Historic Pictures, www.Mercedid.com

Questions regarding ticket sales, order forms, or donations, please contact Jennifer Keith:

JenKeith11@gmail.com

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Barrett Cove Marina now offers Beer on tap at their outside Bar!

Hours of Operation:

Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm

Saturday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am-4:00pm

Monday-Thursday: CLOSED

Services:Fuel Dock including propaneHard Dock CafeStoreBoat YardRentalsBoat Slips

WWW.LakeMcClure.com

Store and Cafe: 209-378-2435Barret Cove Contacts:

Pump-outs/Slip Rentals John Kayser 209-345-2951 Mooring inquiries: Ross Hollinger 209-345-2945 Invoice/Statement Payments:

John Kayser 209-345-2951

22nd Annual Poker Run

- Lake McClure House Boat Association Member Event - Membership required to participate - $15.00 per year

• July 28th 2018 • Tickets: $20.00 each • Purchase of ticket includes: one T-shirt and raffle ticket • Tickets must be purchased no later than July 1st, 2018 • Donations are appreciated! Looking for Sponsors/Prizes! • An Event you don’t want to miss!

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Calling all California Operators!! Urgent News!!! New Legislation from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)

What’s the news? How is this relevant to you? California’s Boating Education Law went into effect January 1, 2018. As of January 1st, Boaters are required to carry a California Boater Card. It will be phased-in over eight years. To obtain a card, you’ll have to complete the requirements of a Boating safety course. Different study environments are available. All Boating safety courses must be NASBLA approved AND be state-approved by DBW. There is a current list of approved courses that can be found at www.CaliforniaBoaterCard.com. You’ll be relieved to know the phasing portion of this bill is quite generous. For this year, only persons 20 years of age or younger will be required to have a Boater’s Card prior to operating a motorized recreational vessel on California’s waterways. For more information, visit the FAQ portion of the California’s Boater Card website. The remaining phases:2019 - Persons 25 years of age or younger2020 - Persons 35 years of age or younger2021 - Persons 40 years of age or younger2022 - Persons 45 years of age or younger2023 - Persons 50 years of age or younger2024 - Persons 60 years of age or younger2025 - All persons regardless of age

YIKES! Seems like a lot, I know. It’s not too bad, though. For starters, once you pass your approved Boating Safety Course, you’ll head on over to California’s “California Boater Card” website and apply for your card. It’ll set you back $10.00 plus whatever fees incurred from your safety course…but you’re set for life!! No renewals. Lasts a lifetime. Never expires.

Still sound horrible? More restrictions. More regulations…but what about safety?

I know you’ve witnessed bad judgement from another boater. How about people speeding through a “No Wake” zone…clearly making wakes? I’m sure another boater has cut you off at some point. Yes, some people know better and they do it anyways; but what about the boaters who are simply…uneducated? Do you recall every rule you learned during Driver’s education? Crisp memory of the test questions? Scored a perfect behind-the-wheel practical?!? Probably not, but you’ve retained enough to know how to safely maneuver most private/public roads and highways (at least I hope you have). Similar concept here. Boating accidents are scary. This new law can help keep our beloved Lake McClure a safe and enjoyable retreat. Wait! How is this enforced?

If you happen to get flagged down by the men in green you’ll have to furnish this card. It’s a requirement. Uh oh. You left it on the kitchen counter. Don’t worry, if you can provide proof you had one at the time of citation, they’ll waive the fees. Any boaters who haven’t obtained a card by the specified dates for their relative ages may be fined or may be issued a court order to complete and pass a boating safety course.

That doesn’t sound so bad. Bring on safer waters with Boater’s Education!!

Join the Lake McClure HBOA!

Membership fee is only $ 15.00 per year- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our Association represents all House-Boaters!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Stay up to date on regulations and policy changes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Help negotiate rates and fees- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Looking to buy or sell your Houseboat or powerboat? You can use the website as your platform, or place an ad in The Dock Talk- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Be a part of organized social events like the Poker Run and the Luau!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Becoming a member can help us help you maximize your time spent with family and friends during your stay at Lake McClure- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -We work with the Mariposa County Sheriff on issues and safety regarding the lake- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Mail in membership form available on page 6Or visit:

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In Water News Data: 04/09/2018

Precipitation Season Total: 13.95 IN “Water Watch”.4/9/2018,www.MercedID.com

Snow pack Water Content: 14.7 inches “Tuolumne and Merced Rivers”.4/9/2018,www.CDEC.water.ca.gov

Lake McClure Water Storage: 825,182 Acre Ft “Water Watch”.4/9/2018,www.MercedID.com

Lake McClure Water Elevation: 836.61 feet “Water Watch”.4/9/2018,www.MercedID.com

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