Annual Piers application: To secure a boat slip or kayak/dinghy rack space at CAIA for the following year, it's important for all members, including those currently occupying a slip or rack, to complete the annual pier application. This also applies to members on the waiting list, as filling out the application annually is necessary to retain your wait list position.

 

The annual (25 - 26) piers slip and dingy rack application form is live and has been emailed to all residents' email addresses registered with CAIA. If you have not received it, please email piers@capearthur.org 

 

New 2026 fees are announced following the February 2026 budget meeting.

 

Winter slip fee: From December 15, the winter boat slip fee will come into play. For any resident who chooses to remain in a CAIA slip during the winter, per the CAIA Boating rules the winter fee will be due by Jan 1 2026.

Access the 2025- 2026 Winter Slip Fee here: Winter Slip online payment link (or arrange to deliver a check to Rich Tudhope at piers@capearthur.org).

 

Please note that from December through March, some cove slips are equipped with bubblers/ice eaters which are suspended by chain beneath the surface of the water.  Exercise caution to avoid damaging them. These ice eaters will be removed once danger of surface water freezing is over. Thank you for your attention to these details.

 

CAIA Piers FAQs

As a Cape Arthur resident interested in boating but without a boat yet, can I join the CAIA slip waitlist?

  • Absolutely, owning a boat is not a requirement to join the waitlist. Just remember to complete the CAIA Pier Application Form each year. This helps us keep our waitlist updated and ensures we know who’s still interested.

 

I had a Cape Arthur slip or kayak space last year, do I need to fill out a slip application again? Why?  

  • Want a boat slip or kayak rack space? You MUST submit your annual application. We get it—filling out forms isn’t the most exciting thing. But here’s the deal: we don’t know if you’ve sold your boat, moved away, or just aren’t interested this year. If you don’t apply, we assume you no longer want your slip or rack, and it’ll go to the next person in line. 
  • This also applies to the waitlist—if you don’t reapply, we can only assume you are no longer interested. Your waitlist spot will be held as long as you reapply each year.
  • Cape Arthur has a total of 63 kayak spaces, 12 Cove slips, and 27 Long Pier slips available.

 

What are the guidelines and priority order for CAIA slip assignments? 

 

When can I put my boat in my assigned slip?

  • Slip assignments run from April 1st of one year to April 1st of the next. Boats can be placed in the assigned slip upon full payment of membership dues and slip space on or after April 1st.
  • Any slip assignment for a CAIA member’s boat must be considered temporary because the slips are community assets and optimum use is the guiding principle for assignments. Subletting is not allowed.

If I’m not using my slip for part of the boating season but have paid for it, how can I maintain my priority for future seasons?

  • Please see the CAIA Boating & Piers Rules, #4 for Non-Use and inform the Piers Chairperson of any planned or unplanned slip vacancy.