Camping at the beach is a privilege extended to our members. However, in order to maintain fairness to all members we have established uniform rules outlined below to prevent any misuse of these privileges. Following these rules will insure happy utilization by all members to our fine facilities. However, misuse of the camping privileges is subject to disciplinary actions as outlined on the Camping Permission form.

  How to get permission to camp:

In order to camp at the HMYA beach facilities you are required to first obtain proper permission by following the below instructions:  

1. Please fill out & sign the request form (Download Form and Instructions here).
Please refer to maps of camping areas (pages 3-7 of the instructions or scroll down) to determine camping area.
 

2. At least 3 business days before your camping date, scan the form & email it or fax to your fleet captain.   
Use the Intranet Contact List to find the contact information your fleet captain.

3.  If there is space available in the area, the fleet captain will print out , sign, scan and email it back to you. 
 

4.  Print out 2 copies – When you arrive at the HMYA beach give one copy to the HMYA gate attendant and affixed one copy to your tent, by using tape/pins. The form must remain visible on the tent to allow verification that you have permission to camp.

 Camping Guidelines

• Please always camp in your fleets designated area (refer to the camping area maps on pages 3-7 of the instructions.)

• If you wish to camp in an area other than your designated fleet area, this should be communicated to your specific fleet captain for coordination & approval of the fleet of the desired camping area.

• Camping in other than the designated camping area is grounds for having your tent removed.

• Several Sunshades are designated as day use areas only, such as: near playgrounds or launch facilities, which are outlined on the camping area maps (see below camping maps). Camping behind these sunshades is not allowed & your tent will be subject to removal.

• Please keep your area clean and put your equipment away when you will not be there to allow others to make use of the sunshade if you are not there.

• Do not attach your tent to the sunshade. Short time campers (1-2 nights) should the tent at least 5 feet behind the sunshade to allow sunshade use by other members if you are not there on the beach. Long Term camping tents must be at least 20 feet behind any sunshade and placed in designated areas (see below camping maps).

• It is recommended that short term tent campers stay at the beach while camping. Otherwise any Day users who come to the beach while you are gone can use the Sunshade & tables near your tent. Note: Unoccupied tents do not reserve the sunshade; so please do not show up late on a busy day and expect anyone to move.

• During special functions & events camping will not be allowed in the event area. That is one reason why prior approval (3 business days) is required.

• Any problems concerning tent camping should first be communicated to your fleet captains. If they are unavailable please see the gate attendant for referral to an HMYA Beach supervisor  (Intranet Contact List).

 Beach Fires

Sitting around a campfire on the beach can be romantic and relaxing and it’s certainly not something you get to do every day. Before you make plans to build a fire, be sure you know how to do so safely:

• Please provide your own firewood & fire containers. The HMYA beach crew may, at times, have a limited supply of firewood & fire containers; however you should be courteous & compensate them if they provide you wood.

• Fires are permitted only in personal metal fire containers, preferably elevated off the ground.

• Area must be cleaned and remains removed from the sand appropriately after use.

• Keep your campfire size smaller than 4 feet on each side and 3 feet in height.

• Do not build a fire if it is windy.

• Do not throw explosive material (including glass bottles) into the fire.

• Please report illegal fires to the HMYA Beach Cew.

• Place all garbage in the blue containers or pack out your garbage, if necessary.

• Please drench your fire to extinguish it & clean the area before you leave.

• Supervise your children closely, even when lifeguards are present, your children are always under your responsibility.

**Note: For updates or questions concerning this section please contact your Fleet Captain (Intranet Contact List).