On Sunday the 9th the key to the marina gate was removed from the lock box at the marina gate.  Jim has been unable to determine how or why or by whom it was removed but the key, including the retractable device that secures it in the box, is missing.

Jim has installed a spare key in the box and has changed the combination to access it. As has been the case since last summer, the new combination is posted on the check-out board in the clubroom.  Be sure to check that notice every time you need to access the marina gate as we may have to change it more often now that we are moving into the peak sailing season.

The marina management has notified us that we will have to remove the lock box if we are unable to keep the key secure. Therefore, every member must do the following. Do not share the combination to the box at the gate with anyone including your guests. When opening the box, make sure there is no one nearby who can watch you punch in the numbers.  Someone watching will only need to see the pattern of the buttons you punch to open the box.  They will not need the actual numbers. If you see anyone using the box who is not obviously a member of the club–for example, they go to another boat or location in the marina rather than to the club boats, notify Jim or me or a member of the Board. If you ever find the key missing, or the cover for the lock box left open, notify us immediately.

Not only do we have a security problem if we lose a key but the club loses a $100 deposit on each key the marina provides us.  If we lose the option of having a lock box at the gate, any alternative method of providing access to our members will be much less convenient unless individual members pay the deposit so they will have their own key.

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