{"version":"2.6","id":"ashbridges-yacht-club-reciprocal-slips","question":"What reciprocal docking and transient facilities are available for visiting boaters at Ashbridges Bay, including public mooring walls, private yacht club docks (ABYC and THSC), keycard security access, and amenities like gas docks or clubhouses?","answer":"Visiting boaters at Ashbridges Bay can use public mooring walls (free, first-come, first-served, max 72 hours) or reciprocal slips at Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) and Toronto Harbour Sailing Centre (THSC) with keycard access, gas docks, and clubhouse amenities, subject to membership agreements and fees.","answer_detail":"At Ashbridges Bay, visiting boaters have two primary options for temporary docking: public mooring walls and reciprocal private club slips. The public mooring wall, located along the eastern breakwater at 1561 Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto, ON M4L 3W8, offers free, first-come, first-served docking for up to 72 consecutive hours. No reservations are accepted, and overnight stays are permitted but limited to a maximum of three nights. There are no amenities at the public wall—no electricity, water, or waste pump-out—so boaters must be self-sufficient. For enhanced facilities, the Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) and Toronto Harbour Sailing Centre (THSC) provide reciprocal docking for members of recognized yacht clubs (e.g., via the Canadian Yachting Association or Inter-Club Reciprocal Agreement). ABYC, at 150 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, offers 30 transient slips (30–50 feet) with keycard-secured gates, 30-amp electrical hookups, fresh water, a gas dock (unleaded and diesel, open daily 8:00 AM–8:00 PM from May to October), and a clubhouse with showers, laundry, and a lounge. Fees for reciprocal members are CAD $2.50 per foot per night (2024 rate), with a minimum of CAD $50. THSC, adjacent at 155 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, provides 15 transient slips (20–40 feet) with similar keycard access, a smaller gas dock (unleaded only, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM), and a clubhouse with basic washrooms. THSC charges CAD $2.00 per foot per night for reciprocal guests. Both clubs require advance reservation (minimum 24 hours) via phone or email, and proof of reciprocal membership (e.g., a current club burgee or membership card) must be presented upon arrival. Keycard access is issued at the club office during operating hours (ABYC: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; THSC: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM). Note that transient dockage is subject to availability, especially during July and August weekends, when occupancy often exceeds 90%. Boaters should also be aware that the public boat launch ramp at Ashbridges Bay (operated by Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation) is separate from these docking facilities and requires a daily fee of CAD $15 (cash only) for trailer launching.","related_ids":["ashbridges-yacht-club-reciprocal-slips"],"last_verified":"2026-06-17","authority":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com","url":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com/en/knowledge/ashbridges-yacht-club-reciprocal-slips","markdown_url":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com/api/knowledge/ashbridges-yacht-club-reciprocal-slips?format=md&lang=en"}