Marine Winter Storage

Must Sign In Prior to Completing


Complete the boater information and form for Winter Storage Renewal below.

Please upload the current vessel registration and insurance declaration page for each vessel that requires one. If residency has not been approved for 2024, please also upload current residency documents. If applicable, please upload trailer registration.

Marine Facility Rules and Regulations

Current CT DMV Vessel Registration for each vessel requiring one. Connecticut requires registration if an engine is aboard, whether the engine is used or not, or is 19'6" in length or greater, and is in CT waters more than 60 days in a year.
Vessel registration in resident applicant's name. Co-owners must be included on the Vessel Registration and be Greenwich Resident.
A current copy of your insurance declaration page. Your vessel is required to carry and maintain a minimum of $300,000.00 liability insurance, if it is required to be registered with the State.

Pursuant to the Greenwich Municipal Code, the Director of Parks & Recreation has established the following regulations that you agree to abide by when you sign your application:

1. Boat owner(s) are, and will be a resident of the Town of Greenwich during that time when you will use our facilities. Minimum age requirement for facility use is 18 years old.

2. Residents who have Parks and Recreation fees outstanding are not eligible for storage or other Parks and Recreation services until the balance(s) is paid. Fees unpaid after 90 days will be sent to Collections .

3. Winter storage is available for boats up to 36'.

4. The Town of Greenwich shall not be responsible for any loss, or damage to any vessel or boating equipment, or for any personal injuries resulting from such use.

5. Use only Town of Greenwich Permitted Marina Vendors for all outside contracted work. Use of non-permitted vendors will result in fines. (Section 7-67, B). Vendors are listed on the Town of Greenwich Website.

6. Boat owners must be present during haul-outs, and all sails must be removed from rigging before haul-out. Do not leave anything electric plugged into yard outlets overnight. Unplug cords, or they will be removed by the Town. Disconnect battery terminals from all Group 24 and 27 type batteries. Portable heaters can only be used when the boat owner is on boat.

7. Ladders, covers and other personal property may not be secured to the jack stands.

8. Provide the proper blocking for the keel, the correct number of boat stands, and secure stands with chain. No concrete blocks allowed. See blocking and stand requirements. Blocking must be provided by the owner. Check and adjust boat stands throughout the winter as they may shift. Climbing of sailboat masts is prohibited.

9. Trailers must be in good movable condition, with working trailer jack. When trailered boats are launched in the Spring the trailer must be removed from the property the same day, unless summer trailer storage has been paid.

10. Pursuant to Section 7-88 of the Town Code, failure to follow Town rules and ordinances will result in fines, non-compliance fees, and possible suspension of all rights, privileges and permits to use Town of Greenwich Boating Facilities or all other Parks and Recreation services, including but not limited to Park Passes.

11. Winter Overtime Wet Storage fines are $250.00/wk, and begin November 15 of each year.

12. No Storage will be allowed without a winter storage sticker. The boating office will assign stickers and send to the Dock Master for placement after payment is received.

13. If the boat you listed has been sold, and you have a newly acquired boat, you must also submit the registration and insurance documents for the new vessel.

14. Vessels remaining in the boatyard after June 15 are subject to overtime storage charges unless Dry sail (if the boat is eligible) has been applied for and paid in full. OT storage charges are $150/week from June 15 – July 31st, then $250/week through August. Vessels remaining in the paved parking lots will be relocated to the boatyard and all charges incurred will be invoiced to the registered boat owner .

By signing the application you acknowledge that you understand our rules and regulations and that any false statement regarding your residency, vessel ownership, principal operator or any other Information provided in your application can be prosecuted under Connecticut General Statute 53a-157 FALSE STATEMENT which is a Class A Misdemeanor.