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TOWN OF BREWSTER
KAYAK- CANOE-SUP RACK
BI-WEEKLY REGULATIONS
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Requirements:
a) The Town of Brewster requires a current kayak/canoe/standup paddle board (SUP) rack permit for any
vessel stored on the Town owned racks.
Fees:
a) $30 for two-week slots (May -September)
b) Submit a separate check per application
Permits:
a) Bi-weekly permits are issued for Paines Creek
Applications:
a) Applications will be accepted between January 1 and March 1 on the Department's webpage at
http://www.brewster-ma.gov or for pick-up in the Conservation Office located at 1657 Main Street.
b) Each application must have its own application fee (cannot use one check for multiple applications)
c) Applicants are limited to one (1) two-week period per season.
Terms of use:
a) Only one (1) vessel is permitted to occupy a rack space.
b) Available May — September
c) Storage is only permitted in approved designated areas.
d) No storage of other beach equipment ie. umbrellas, beach toys, beach chairs, etc.
e) Boats must be removed on the last day to allow the next applicant access to their spot.
Suitable Vessel:
a) A vessel that measures less than or equal to: 17 feet long, 39 inches wide and 24 inches high
b) A kayak that, in the opinion of the Harbormaster, does fit within the designated rack space or does not
impair the use of the rack by other permit holders, or does not negatively impact the natural resources,
or does not exceed the structural capacity of the rack.
Stickers:
a) Must be current
b) Must match the rack number and location
c) Must have the correct 2-week period
d) Must be visible
Selection Process:
a) Bi-weekly rack spaces are issued on a first come first serve basis.
Waiting List:
a) When all rack spaces are filled, a wait list will be established using the same random selection process.
The wait list is for a calendar year only; spaces will be filled the following year using the same random
selection process described above.
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Responsibilities:
a) The Town of Brewster shall not be responsible for any lost or damaged vessels stored on Town racks.
b) The Town shall not be responsible for any injuries resulting from the raising or lowering of these
vessels onto Town racks.
c) Vessel owners/operators will be held responsible for any damage caused by them or their vessels.
Permit Inspections:
a) The Harbormaster or Assistant Harbormaster may, at any time inspect any vessel sto red on these racks
and remove any vessel that does not have a current permit or expired permit.
Non-permitted Vessel:
a) Any vessel that is not in compliance with these regulations will be tagged with a violation notice,
stating the date, nature of violation and DNR contact information.
b) Efforts will be made to notify the vessel owners.
c) If no action is taken within 48 hours of the initial notice, the vessel will be removed and stored at
the DNR office.
Abandoned Vessel:
a) Any vessel that is left on rack outside of the permitted dates without the permission of the
Harbormaster, will be tagged with a violation notice, stating the date, nature of violation and DNR
contact information.
b) Efforts will be made to notify the vessel owners.
c) If no action is taken within 48 hours of the initial notice, the vessel will be removed and stored at
the DNR office.
Vessel Storage:
a) Any vessel removed will be held at the Harbormaster's office until the owner has been notified,
vessel is claimed, or for one (1) year at which time the vessel is considered an abandoned vessel and
may be disposed of in the best interest of the Town.
Rev: 12/2022
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