Hi,

Well, JUST before I signed an agreement with River Rock Casinos in
Richmond for annual moorage, they tell me they want the option to move my
boat at any time to make room for "events", at their discression. They say
other marinas do this all the time.

I've moored boats at marinas for 25 years and have never heard of this.
It's like leasing an appt and having the landlord reserve the right to
kick you out for a weekend if he's having friends in from out of town.

It's just the last in a string of heavy-handed, uncaring issues that
River Rock Casinos have thrust upon me since I've been there. First it was
the atrocious parking, then they turned the water off, now this. It's
about respect for the customer, and respect for the boats. I'm REALLY not
getting any from River Rock Casinos. They even once said they don't bother
giving us parking because "we can make more money from one customer at the
tables than a moorage customer for a month".

Thanks but no thanks: I'm taking my business elsewhere. And I would advise
others thinking of mooring there to do the same. Also: has anyone
knowingly SIGNED a contract that allows the marina to move their boat out
for "events"?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36