Repair work underway at Shelter Island Boat Launch

The Port of San Diego said that the repair work on the west side of the Shelter Island Boat Launch Ramp is underway.

Work on the west side of the launch facility will include:

• pumping about 200 cubic yards of suitable sand underneath the damaged floating docks onto the adjacent upland beach along the existing concrete boardwalk that is currently experiencing erosion,

• installing neoprene sleeves and stainless-steel wedge anchors along the existing seawall to prevent future sand migration,

• removing the damaged floating docks, and

• installing the new floating dock. 

In June 2023, the west floating dock sustained significant damage due to sand accumulation underneath it, which caused the dock to bottom out at low tide.

The Port’s engineering department and consultants immediately launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause and extent of the damage and to begin developing a repair and restoration plan.

According to the Port, this repair work is anticipated to be completed in April.