Winter News

Although winter is now in full effect, we are busy looking forward and getting ready for boating season. In case you are dreaming of summer this week, here are a few updates that might be of interest: Breakwall: The City of Hamilton has provided an update on the plans and timing going forward for repair and replacement of the wavebreak …

Breakwater Update – January 2019

CITY OF HAMILTON UPDATE Hamilton West Harbour Marina Breakwater Update Riggs Engineering completed a preliminary design in December, showing a cross sectional view based on 1016 mm diameter floatation pipes and a rectangular wave attenuator. Kehoe Marine Construction and Riggs Engineering have carried out physical model tests at the Queen’s University hydraulics laboratory. These tests were undertaken from December 17 …

Toronto International Boat Show

Stop by and visit us at the Toronto International Boat Show January 18-27 Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place We’re at booth 1746! http://www.torontoboatshow.com/

Sharing Our Harbour

Save the date! Wednesday February 27, 2019 7:00PM Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, 555 Bay Street North, Hamilton More details to follow…

Happy Holidays!

On behalf of the marina team we wish you and your loved ones Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! With the holiday season in full swing it means launch is a little closer, and we will have the launch schedule posted shortly after January 7th. The office will be closed until Monday January 7th. Mark the Toronto Boat Show on …

Blue-Green Algae

As many of you have noticed, there is a blue-green algae bloom that is currently affecting Hamilton Harbour and the marina.  The blue-green algae bloom, that has been present since early August, is expected to remain until December.  Blue-green algae can harbour a liver neurotoxin that can cause headaches, fever, diarrhea, nausea and rashes.  Individuals should avoid contact if possible, …

Harbour West Marina Breakwater & Haulout Update for September 14, 2018

City of Hamilton Update: The following report was received from the City of Hamilton today:  Quick update on the West Harbour Breakwater, based on discussions with the contractor, Kehoe Marine Construction, this morning. Crew arrived on site last Sunday evening and began dewatering the float tubes on the breakwater; Took delivery of floatation balls to be installed within the tubes …

Marina Amenities & Breakwater Update for August 11

Marina update. The engineer is still reviewing the pressure situation in the washrooms. The electrician was on site this past week to install additional cable hangers on the ramps and docks to support the electrical cables. He also checked on the areas where the loops of cable into the pedestals are a little long, and corrected them. He also installed …

Marina and Breakwater Update – August 4

Marina update, from Kropf. Kropf had an emergency come up at the end of last week, so had to divert the crew for the start of this past week. Jordan is trying to set up the crew to be back on site Tuesday. Jordan spoke to Rob (Groves) last week about having his guys take a look at those bathroom …

Harbour West Marina – Seasonal Job Postings

Marina Gas Dock Attendant The Hamilton Port Authority is currently looking for a seasonal Marina Gas Dock Attendant.   This position will run approximately to the end of October.  The Marina operates seven days per week, 8am – 8pm.  Attendants are expected to work on a shift rotation basis and must be available for all shifts (approximately 30 hours per week). …