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Skyway Yacht Works - Boating Tips

Are you prepared for a Coast Guard Inspection?

FLARES

When it comes to having the correct flare inventory here are some things you should know:

  • All your Flares must be Coast Guard approved.
  • All Flares must have an expiration date stamped on them.
  • All Flares expire in 3 ½ years from date of manufacture- be sure you are buying a current lot.
  • You must have at least 3 Flares which are approved for day or night use. Examples include:
    • Red Aerial Flares shot through a 12 gauge pistol
    • Red Aerial Flares shot through a 25 mm pistol
    • Hand held Red Signal Flares
    • Red Parachute Flares
  • It is recommended that you always carry Aerial and handheld Flares
  • You do not have to throw your Flares out. You can use them as backup against your up to date stockpile.
  • If you do choose to dispose of your Flares, it is suggested that you light them on land in a safe area or call your local police or fire department.
  • Never throw Flares overboard, or in the household trash.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

  • Your Fire Extinguisher must be Coast Guard approved, Marine Grade, it must be charged, and you must have the appropriate number of fire extinguishers per length of boat.

LIFE JACKETS

  • Must be Coast Guard approved, one for everyone on board. You also need a throwable device properly stowed. Children under 13 must be wearing their PFD (personal flotation device) while underway. Each PFD must have a whistle stoutly attached.

Other recommended items to have on board are a sufficient First Aid Kit to handle minor issues, an appropriately sized anchor and line plus enough line to anchor in 6 times the depth of water in which you are likely to navigate.

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Spring Hours of Operation

March 24 - June 30
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Memorial Day

Summer Hours of Operation

July 1 - September 10
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
Closed July 4th & Labor Day Weekend

Fall Hours of Operation

September 11 - November 20
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Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Winter Hours of Operation

November 21 - March 23
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Saturday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
Closed Thanksgiving & Thanksgiving Weekend
Closed December 20 - January 2
Closed Weekends January 3 - January 24


1.5 miles off the lake on the Calumet River
Only 3 bridges to pass
Above O'Brien Lock
Mast up/Mast down
Convenient facility

Hail Bridge Tenders on Channel 16
or call at 92nd st (312) 747-0014
95th st
(312) 747-0009
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(219) 473-7044

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

South end light [south end of breakwall]
41'43"51 n 87'89"58 w

Main gap [breakwall]
41'44"17.8 n 87'30"43.5 w

Skyway slip entrance
41'43"08.7 n 87"32"57.7 w


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