The Port of San Diego declared an emergency closure of the well-known Shelter Island Boat Launch in a matter-of-fact announcement. The shutdown, which is planned for tomorrow from 6 a.m. until approximately 5 p.m., is intended to make it easier to remove a problematic watercraft that sank after being abandoned at the launch and found its final resting place. In a statement, the Port of San Diego said that arrangements are being made to allow boats to return to land during this time. They have clarified, nevertheless, that no boats will be entering the sea from this location while the operation is underway.
An approximately 35-foot yacht was left unattended at the launch ramp last Wednesday for unidentified reasons. The Harbor Police posted a notice and ordered the ship to be taken away. The boat persisted in spite of these directives, and while a towing service was being organized, the boat started to fill with water. Harbor Police personnel made a fruitless attempt to dewater the boat, but it proceeded toward a submerged tomb. The location of the boat’s owner is still unknown, but the Port acted swiftly to contain any possible environmental risks.
An already difficult job is made more problematic by the unlucky location of the sunken boat beneath the east side docks, which is further complicated by the weekend’s King Tides. The facility closure has been attributed primarily to worker and public safety, making sure that the removal process is carried out without putting the public or those involved in risk. Furthermore, any fuel spill will probably continue to be contained and mitigated during the removal procedure.
The Port has offered goodwill and asked for the patience of the boating community, even though some may perceive this as a brief inconvenience. As we work diligently to get the facility operational again for the upcoming weekend, I want you to know that we all have a sense of gratitude for the current state of affairs. Bayfront Park/J Street Marina Park in Chula Vista, Pepper Park in National City, and Glorietta Bay in Coronado offer a variety of options that are carefully planned and maintained by the Port at no expense to sailors who require alternate launch locations.
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