welcome to channel islands national park
my name is diane brooks and i'm a boat
captain here in this video i'm going to
walk you through the procedures for
safely loading and unloading the boat
it is your responsibility to make an
honest self-assessment of your physical
ability before committing to the trip it
is mandatory that you read the boat
transportation guide and complete the
self-assessment checklist to help guide
you
once you have assessed that you can
travel the park boats safely the next
step is to ensure that you have packed
your bags and dressed properly
dress in layers as the boat ride can be
cool and breezy
closed-toed shoes with non-slip type
soles are required to be worn
flip-flops are not allowed
while we make every effort to protect
your gear boats do get wet and heavy
items may be placed on top of your gear
so protect it in waterproof and solid
rubbermaid action packer type containers
or coolers
cardboard boxes paper and plastic
grocery bags are not allowed
help us prevent non-native species
introductions by checking your equipment
and shoes for plant seeds or other
invasive species and removing them prior
to loading
do not bring cut wood plants cut flowers
or animals of any kind
label every container with a name and
phone number
if possible add your destination and
return date
on the day before departure it is your
responsibility to check with your
project supervisor
or with park dispatch to see if there
have been any schedule changes or
cancellations
on the day of departure
please plan to arrive by 7 am at the
loading area
if you have minimal gear you should
arrive by 7 30.
if you are by yourself have no gear and
know the loading procedures arrive by
eight
all passengers should have loaded their
gear
signed in parked vehicles and be on
board the vessel ready to depart by 8 15
am
if you are late you will be left behind
to unload gear you may park in the
30-minute parking area
do not take your vehicle near the
dumpsters and do not drive into the
maintenance bay
carts are available to transport your
gear to the loading area
load your gear in a white canvas mega
bag just outside the yellow lines all
items in one bag must be going to the
same destination
be sure your mega bag is properly tagged
with the correct color
follow the directions on the sign at the
boating office
once you are done loading sign in on the
boat manifest located on the picnic
table at the top of the ramp
also at this time please make sure that
you have read the boat transportation
guide and completed the self-assessment
checklist
the next step is to move your vehicle to
the overnight or day use parking areas
do not leave your vehicle in the
30-minute parking zone
if you are not returning on the same day
as your departure you will need a
parking permit located in the boating
office to put in your vehicle window
the parking location for both day and
overnight passengers is indicated on the
back of the parking permit
after your gear is bagged tagged and
loaded your car is appropriately parked
and you have signed the manifest and
self-assessment please await departure
on the raised deck at the top of the
ramp
next please use the boot brushes to
remove any plant seeds from your shoes
the boat captains will meet all
passengers prior to boarding at the
passenger staging area and give them an
update of the current expected weather
wind tides and swell and landing
conditions park staff will tell you when
you can board the vessel do not go down
the gangplank without permission
be aware that the gang plank can be
slippery so use the handrail as you walk
down
while on the dock be aware that there
may be lines
ropes tied across the dock
hoses electrical cords and other
tripping hazards
remember all passengers must be on board
and ready to depart at 8 15 am
unless another time is specified
channel islands national park captains
are licensed mariners who are in
ultimate command of the vessel
the captain is responsible for the
vessel's safe and efficient operation
including cargo and passenger management
all persons on board are under the
captain's authority and are his or her
ultimate responsibility
the captain is responsible for deciding
whether the sea conditions are safe
enough to transport cargo
and passengers
the captain will designate sufficient
crew to assist passengers as they leave
and aboard the vessel
the captain with cause can prevent an
individual or group from leaving their
vessel or boarding their vessel
failure to follow a direct order from
the captain or his designated crew will
result in the immediate suspension of
the individual or group from park
transportation
once the boat arrives back at
headquarters please disembark and wait
on the raised deck at the top of the
ramp while your gear is unloaded
unload your gear including trash
from the mega bags and transport it back
to your car in the 30 minute loading
zone
stay clear of any forklift and crane
operations
and stay out of the yellow-lined
restricted area
thank you for reviewing the loading and
unloading operations at park
headquarters
we look forward to seeing you on your
next trip