Safe Harbor Marina at Buffalo Harbor State Park

Attention Slip holders and Public Launch Users, We will begin in water work very soon. The earliest we could start would be Friday, but with the weather forecast it is looking like it could be pushed to either later in the weekend or Monday morning. When we begin this work, the fencing and gates that currently surround B lot will be CLOSED for the season. This will cut off thru traffic on property, and those wishing to go from one end to the other will need to utilize Fuhr...mann Boulevard. This will also force all launch access to enter the marina from the North end entrance, in front of the Bait Shop. On another note once October 15th hits, the State Park contractor doing the work in the south end of the marina will be given full access to the South end. This will mean that there will be NO access to the docks at the south end of the marina by land. Please do not allow a situation where your boat is in the docks beyond that date.

The letters for the $100 "Guarantee fee" or deposit for next year are in the mail. The back of the letter has the price list for next season, and it is below in this email as well. You do not need to wait for the letter to pay your deposit, we can accept them at any time. The deposit is due OCTOBER 1ST. If the deposit is not received by then, that slip will go up for rent next season. The layout for next season is still posted in our office, and you are still encouraged... to come check it out. Please also remember that the last day to have your boats out of the water is OCTOBER 15TH. Boats still in after that date will be removed by Safe Harbor. 2017 Slip Pricing 24' non metered 24 25 26 27 $1,199 $1,279 $1,359 $1,439 28' non metered 28 29 $1,413.50 $1,493.50 28' metered 28 29 $1,363.50 $1,443.50 30' metered 30 31 32 33 $1,471.25 $1,551.25 $1,631.25 $1,711.25 34' metered 34 35 36 37 $1,702 $1,782 $1,862 $1,942 40' metered 40 41 42 43 $1,878 $1,958 $2,038 $2,118 44' metered 44 45 46 47 $2,235.50 $2,315.50 $2,395.50 $2,475.50 50' metered 50 51 52 53 $2,771.50 $2,851.50 $2,931.50 $3,011.50 Jet Ski $594 Handicapped $49/ foot

Attention Slip Holders, With the season coming to a close, some of our in-water construction work for the brand new dock system will be beginning; possibly this week. We want to get a jump on the large project we have ahead of us, and will be taking advantage of the nice weather. We will also begin the process of moving some boats around within the harbor, to allow for us to start pulling the current docks out of the water. With that being said, we encourage those who... will not be making use of their boats for the remainder of the season to pull them out and get them ready for winter storage. By no means are we going to force anyone out early, but with a little cooperation from all parties involved we can get a lot of work done this fall and have a timely opening in 2017. Again, for those who wish to remain in the harbor until October 15th, we will likely be moving you to a different slip to allow the in water work and dock removal to begin as soon as possible. Some of the new docks are set to arrive in early October, and we can not wait for you to see them!

Attention day boaters and frequent launch users... Please be advised that due to construction of a new boat launch, parking for cars and boat trailers may be limited for the holiday weekend. It is advised that you call ahead before heading to Buffalo Harbor on weekends for the remainder of the season. The number is 716-828-0027. If Buffalo Harbor is at capacity and you hold an empire passport the next closest State Park Launch facility is at Big Six Marina on Grand Island ...and the Sunset Bay Marina in Angola. We appreciate your patience during this construction project. Sincerely, Safe Harbor Marina and New York State Parks

Here is a copy of the 2017 layout. Again, please stop by the office for more details. Thank you

Hello everyone! The much awaited finalized dock layout and slip placement for the 2017 season is now complete. We encourage slipholders to come to the administration office at the marina to see where your slips will be next season. We will also be updating the pricing list soon and getting you all of that information as well. The hours for the Administration office are 8am-4pm seven days a week. See you all soon!

Hello boaters! You may have heard our radio spots advertising the new pontoon boats...we will soon have an ad running in Artvoice as well. Please feel free to SHARE this ad on your own Facebook pages so that everyone learns about our brand new pontoons! They are available for part or full days and come equipped with a bathroom and grill on-board. Perfect for a group of friends, families or any and all boating enthusiasts!

Hello Boaters! We at Safe Harbor would like to begin by thanking all of you for such an amazing beginning to our Summer Season! As always we have appreciated your comments and concerns, and are working diligently to meet all of you marina needs. Have you caught a sunset at the new patio bar @Charlie's Boat Yard? This most recent improvement at Safe Harbor Marina helps to show that Buffalo's Outer Harbor is the place to be! In light of the 4th of July Weekend, we wanted to ...help spread the word of an amazing opportunity for people to enjoy our ever improving Buffalo Waterfront! Safe Harbor Marina is pleased to offer a brand new fleet of pontoon style rental boats. Each boat is capable of holding 18 persons, and comes with both a marine restroom and gas grill. Rental options include both 4 and 8 hour time frames midweek, with full day rentals available on weekends. Perfect for family or work parties, Safe Harbor Boat Rentals offer Buffalonians a new perspective of our beautiful waterfront attractions such as Canalside, Buffalo Riverworks and more! Enjoy the 4th of July festivities and take advantage of the incredible recreational opportunities that our city has to offer. Call 716-828-0027 to make your reservation now! Deposits are required and space is limited, so call to book your day of fun on the water!

Hello all and Happy Memorial Day weekend! We at Safe Harbor, along with our friends in NYS Parks would like to thank all of our slip holders for their patience while we get fully up and running for the season. We understand that there may be a few places where there are boards that need replaced and nailed down, as well as a few other issues. If you see an issue we kindly ask that you report it to the dock office, so that we can be sure to attend to it. We would also lik...e to let everyone know of an event taking place on Memorial Day Monday May 30th. There is a City of Buffalo Slow Roll (bicycle event) taking place in the evening. The event will run roughly 4:30pm through 7pm, and will directly affect traffic in the local area. Fuhrmann Boulevard will be closed down to vehicular traffic during the event, with Buffalo Police Officers being on site to allow access to and from the marina. Please understand that this event is coordinated through the City, and though we voiced our opinions on the matter we unfortunately have no control. We look forward to an amazing new boating season, and with the extended weather forecasts it looks like it should be a good one. Make sure to stop in to Charlie's Boat Yard to enjoy the new patio bar, and we will see you out there! -Safe Harbor Marina

Hello Boaters! How about this weather.. feels like Summer already! I'm sure many of you are aware that we have begun installing the docks for this season. We apologize for any lack of responses to phone calls, but will be having staff in our office later this week while we install docks to rent out the few remaining slips and answer questions. To clear up some of the more frequently asked questions, Opening day is set for May 15th, We do have a pair of launch ramps in, an...d boaters are welcome to launch while we install docks. ** Please be respectful and mindful of the crews installing the docks. Keep wakes to a minimum and give them plenty of space in the harbor. We will continue to work tirelessly to get the docks installed and allow everyone to take advantage of this early season weather! See you soon.

Attention prospective slip holders! Monday Morning March 7th at 8am we will begin accepting newcomers to the marina! The process will be simple... There will be a sign in sheet at the door to the Marina office. Please print your name and telephone number in the next available space. PLEASE wait in your vehicle until it is your turn, and marina staff will call you when it is your turn. We kindly ask that you do not enter the office until you have been called in by staff. We will have a map of available slips in the office, and can take payment in cash, credit card, or check. Payments must be made in full and in person. See you soon!

Attention current slipholders. Saturday morning, March 5th at 8am we will be opening the doors of the office for Slip Change day. Slip changes will be on a first come first serve basis, and there will be a list at the office to keep the order. Please place your name and phone number on the list. When the office opens, we will begin calling slipholders into the office to make their switches. DO NOT come into the office until you are called in. At 4pm, the office closes and slip change day ends. Thank you ahead of time for your patience, we will work our hardest for everyone. Thank you

Attention Slip Holders, We at Safe Harbor want to take a moment to acknowledge the concerns that many of you have had with recent policy changes within our marina in regards to the contract renewals. We have taken a look at all of the information and comments out there, and have come to a compromise for our faithful customers. So, to set the record straight, we have edited the requirements for securing an annual lease one last time. The first option is to store with us th...roughout the winter, as stated in the original paperwork. ***The other option, affectionately known as "Option C," is where we have made one final change. The $100 minimum winter storage fee which was required to secure the annual lease without actually utilizing our storage, has been change to a DEPOSIT. This $100 deposit will then be applied to the following seasons slip fee. We believe that this change benefits both the marina and the slip holders, and a more detailed letter has been sent to all of our slip holders in the mail to clarify this information. Safe Harbor Marina will continue to improve our communication with all of our slip holders, and as always suggest that slip holders with concerns contact the office directly for the most accurate and immediate response. If you have left us a message but have not heard back, please understand that we are working through the list and will be in touch as soon as possible. Thank you