# tbl - boatramp

surroundingarea:
- Rural area
 - Room for small parking lot

ecology:
- Within Guanica state forest
 - Significant amount of vegetation and birds (talk to Carlos Pecheco)


surroundingarea:
- Commercial and recreational area
 - No designated parking area, must find parking on street

ecology:
- Not known to be critical manatee area, but calls have been made to DNER about manatees in this area

additionalnotes:
- Area has two ramps, dimensions above are for main ramp, 2nd ramp is smaller and not used much


surroundingarea:
- Residential Area
 - No parking lot space, only parking in street

ecology:
- Not known as critical manatee area, but calls have been made to DNER because of manatees

additionalnotes:
- Concrete ramp does not extend into water, but metal plate attached does extend into water

photofolder:
D:\Photos\El Seco 2#D:\Photos\El Seco 2#


surroundingarea:
- Commercial area
 - Located next to Los Locos Adams yacht club
 - Water is dirty

ecology:
- No critical vegetation
 - Sea Birds (Brown Pelican)

additionalnotes:
- Coastline is rocky
 - Area across the street is beginning to be

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Los Locos Adams#D:\Photos\Los Locos Adams#


address1:
State Road 102 km 15.4 Interior, Sector Miradero

ecology:
- Some mangrove trees
 - Coral Reefs
 - Reports of sea turtles

additionalnotes:
- No ramp at location, just sandy slope into water


ecology:
- Palm trees in parking lot
 - Nesting sites for sea turtles
 - Next to Cabo Rojo Natural Reserve

additionalnotes:
- Area for parking, but palm trees must be cleared to make more space
 - Protected by breakwater
 - Shore slope is shallow, but in water it drops off
 - Swimming area nearby


surroundingarea:
- Residential area
 - Limited parking and manouvering area
 - Parkin glot next store for $2


ecology:
- Red mangrove trees
 - Sea turtles
 - Check to see if in boundaries of Boqueron State Forest

additionalnotes:
- No ramp, just sand path
 - Villa La Mela is the area which the ramp is located, there is no street

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Villa La Mela#D:\Photos\Villa La Mela#


surroundingarea:
- Residential area
 - No area to build parking lot
 - Located 500 ft. from Villa La Mela

ecology:
- Mangrove trees
 - Sea grass
 - Sea birds

additionalnotes:
- Should not be private because it is government owned

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Villa La Mela Fishing Village#D:\Photos\Villa La Mela Fishing Village#


contactstreet:
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera #43, Esq. Ruis Rivera

surroundingarea:
- Recreational area
 - Large area for parking
 - Used as swimming area
 - Very important general recreation area

ecology:
- Coral reefs that are very important to fish habitats
 - Sea birds


ecology:
- Manatees have been seen nearby
 - Vegetation consists of mostly palm trees

additionalnotes:
- Area is currently under construction
 - The shore is slightly steeper than the ramp
 - The access road is narrow and may be a problem for trailored boats
 - Small stores and restaurants on access road
 - Asociacion de Pescadores, Alero Boat Yard neraby

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Isla De Cabras#D:\Photos\Isla De Cabras#


surroundingarea:
- In between and industrial and residential area

additionalnotes:
- By Bacardi plant
 - Informal, recently paved
 - Parque Recreativo La Esperanza, Jose Alvarez Benet


surroundingarea:
- Residential area located across the street from a school

additionalnotes:
- Ramp was recently developed by DNER
 - Near a school
 - Parking used fo other purposes
 - A lot of congestion
 - Club Nautico Bahia de Catano


additionalnotes:
- Contact person is the president of the fishing village
 - Ramp extends extra 24 feet into water
 - Small fishing community, operated privately but publicly owned
 - Used by municipal police
 - Very congested industrial area


ecology:
- Vegetation - trees on sides of ramp going into water
 - Wildlife - seabirds, brown pelicans (endangered)
 - San Juan Bay Estuary

additionalnotes:
- Has been developed some already
 - Fishermen use it as private, but it should be public
 - Village to buy, sell, and store
 - Near a highway, traffic road access is being developed; sufficient sapce for traffic
 - Owned by San Juan municipality

photofolder:
D:\Photos\San Juan Fishing Village#D:\Photos\San Juan Fishing Village#


surroundingarea:
- Combination commercial, recreational, and residential

ecology:
- Vegetation - moderate vegetation
 - Wildlife - brown pelicans, seagulls, boobies
 - Located in Pinones State Forest

additionalnotes:
- For the slope, the ramp rapidly drops off into water but acceptible due to water depth
 - No ramp due to strong opposition from the community
 - Had proposed 65 car/trailer spots
 - Much land for parking if some abandoned structures are removed
 - Parking lot nearby, as well as some small restaurants
 - Much beach parking relatively close, seems underused
 - Road access is a little tight, one road coming over a bridge, traffic already due to commercial reasons


operatinghours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday   8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday

restrictiontype:
Fee of $10.00 for non member, no jet skis allowed

ecology:
- Vegetation - trees in the water
 - Wildlife - cattle, seagulls, brown pelicans
 - Part of natural reserve-Rio Espirito Santo NR

additionalnotes:
- Provide service to recreational boaters
 - Located on the Espirito Santo River
 - Very long narrow access road, single lane
 - Maritime Police Unit  Base located nearby
 - For permanent storage of a boat it costs $60.00 a month
 - Contact website is www.elfaropr.com
 - There is a restaurant next to ramp, phone  number is (787) 887-0140
 - Fishing spot, small recreational activities
 - Not much parking, but maybe on street
 - River from mountains and Yunque rain keeps mouth always open
 - Framland and cows on way in, may have road expansion possibilities


address1:
Highway 5, West of Luquillo Public Beach

restrictiontype:
Only small boats and jet skis can launch

ecology:
- Vegetation - scattered trees
 - Wildlife - sea birds

additionalnotes:
- Suppose to be a marina, it was dredged but sand filled in
 - Very shallow and flat near launch entrance, used for jet skis and small boats
 - Nearby a public beach
 - Owned by the Luquillo local government
 - Has a fishing pier and a breakwater
 - No ramp constructed yet
 - About 50 parking spaces available but has not been paved yet
 - High potential with an added breakwater
 - Needs to be re-engineered
 - Good access to main roads and highway


operatinghours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday

ecology:
- Vegetation - Trees around but not many
 - Wildlife - Sea birds

additionalnotes:
- Next to a large Marina
 - Close to La Cordillera Natural Reserve
 - Very tight entance, small parking lot
 - A lot of space for keeping boats on water
 - Close to inlets of natural reserves
 - Right off of a main road
 - Fishing sotare, buy/sell


surroundingarea:
- Mostly recreational with some commercial

ecology:
- Vegeatation - few trees, seagrass
 - Wildlife - sea birds

additionalnotes:
- There is one large ramp with dimensions stated above and a smaller ramp with a length 19 feet, a width of 19 feet, and a slope of 12% ( this ramp is too short)
 - There is a lack of space for adequate parking accomodations but could be redesigned for better parking
 - Small ramp is cracked at end and must be repaired, covered with sand
 - Loacted in Las Croabas Fishing Village
 - Very accessible for traffic, big rotary with parking around it
 - Places to keep boats on and off water
 - Somewhat secluded, hills on the way in
 - Restaurants and hotels around


additionalnotes:
- Large area with plenty of room for parking, lot next to National Response Center
 - Possible to develop two lane boat ramp
 - May help distribute users from nearby ramp
 - There is a shipyard in the area right now
 - Finger lift in place right now
 - 2 Acre lot of land
 - Located next to public park and Las Croabas Boat Ramp
 - Trees on coastline, but the water is open

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Las Croabas Shipyard#D:\Photos\Las Croabas Shipyard#


restrictiontype:
$30 boat fee; $25 jet ski fee; $5 parking

surroundingarea:
- Located in a commercial area
 - Ferry service to Culebra and Vieques located nearby the ramp

ecology:
- Sea birds
 - Close to La Cordillera Natural Reserve

additionalnotes:
- Shipyard across the street
 - Ramp is fairly exposed to the ocean
 - Puerto Real Marina charges $30 to put boats in the water using a finger lift and allow users to park there for the rest of the day, claims to maintain it
 - $5 for additional parking
 - Ramp was thought to be a public ramp
 - Ramp is made of concrete with steel at the bottom of it
 - Surrounded by a little village


surroundingarea:
- Area is a combination of commercial and reacreational

ecology:
- Site is close to Ceiba forest
 - Wildlife - Manatees, Sea Turtles, and Sea Birds nearby

additionalnotes:
- Located next to a cafeteria
 - Area to park cars and trailers in a field behind ramp, area for members also
 - Storage/fishing building
 - 1 1/2 lane road coming in of main road
 - Open fields around access road, farmlands?
 - Opened and closed by fishing association
 - Manatee habitat
 - Small community nearby


ecology:
- Moderate amount of trees
 - Manatees have been seen nearby

additionalnotes:
- Very long/thin access road that needs repairs, very hilly also
 - Sufficient water depth and slope
 - No formal ramp built yet
 - Agricultural facility that is being remodeled by the Department of Agriculture is located nearby
 - Signs indicating a Manatee area and a Tsunami area
 - May be costly for getting electricy and sewage there
 - Used on weekends, close to Vieques
 - Next to an old naval base, land is going to be used for tourism and industrial purposes because of the docks


surroundingarea:
- The surrounding area is a combination of commercial and recreational

ecology:
- Sea birds, brown pelicans
 - No significant vegetation

additionalnotes:
- There is very limited car parking.  There is no room to build a parking lot, and the only place to park right now is on the street.
 - Ramp may be too short as it is right now
 - Next to fishermen village, small community nearby with small businesses
 - One roadway, somewhat congested
 - Only attraction in the area


ecology:
- Vegetation - none characterstic of the coast next to ramp
 - Wildlife - manatees, sea birds, seagulls

additionalnotes:
- The ramp has rocks in it and needs repair
 - The slope can be created.  It could have an acceptable slope due to the fact that water depth is sufficient.
 - This area is being used but is not developed for this use
 - Has a lot of potential for development
 - Large area for parking available
 - Adequate access by car
 - The bay is protected that it is located within.  The bay has been previously dredged and is not natural. Industrial purposes
 - Oil business is located nearby
 - There is coastal vegetation located opposite the ramp
 - The ramp is located within a port


ecology:
- Vegetation - typical coastal vegetation
 - Wildlife - brown pelicans, seagulls
 - Just west of the boundary of the Punta Natural Reserve

additionalnotes:
- There is no room available for trailer parking and very little room for car parking
 - A restaurant is located nearby
 - Very steep entrance to use ramp, could pose danger
 - Located on the edge of mountains, very steep, windy and narrow roads
 - Very residential,beaches and lighthouse nearby
 - Consturction of highway tunnel nearby

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Punta Tuna Fishing Association#D:\Photos\Punta Tuna Fishing Association#


ecology:
- Vegetation - seagrass beds, coral reefs, mongral trees along coast
 - Wildlife - manatees

additionalnotes:
- Located within a Natural Reserve
 - Site use to be an old sugar cane factory
 - There is lots of area available to provide parking depending on how much land is purchased, ruined marina
 - The ramp is in very poor condition
 - Good access from main road, buthave to go through a plant
 - Industrial sites aroun bay
 - Local DNER submitted a permit for a public ramp here


ecology:
- Vegetation - trees along water
 - Wildlife - manatee area

additionalnotes:
- There are 2 ramps just for launching kayaks.  One ramp has the dimensions above and the other has a length of 60 feet, width of 9 feet, and a slope of 17. The slope of the ramp is steep but levels off right before the water
 - No jet skis are allowed to launch
 - Located next to a loud factory
 - The area needs to be cleared up
 - Located in a Natural Reserve
 - Located within a very residential community
 - Possibliites for small businesses
 - A little tight for cars/trailers

-Fishermen took 3 handouts to pass along, said he has something to say and that it needs to be redesigned with a loading area


ecology:
- Vegetation - seagrass beds, coral reefs
 - Wildlife - manatees

additionalnotes:
- Although the ramp is made of concrete, gravel can be seen also
 - Ramp has shallow slope but water drops off
 - Boats that are a length of 16 to 20 feet have to pay a $10.00 fee for launch and parking
 - Located within the Papayo Jobos Natural Reserve
 - Located in a small community
 - Space for parking, there is amarina that is public
 - Bar/small restaurant with restrooms

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Puerto de Jobos Marina#D:\Photos\Puerto de Jobos Marina#


ecology:
- Vegetation - a lot of trees
 - Located within Natural Reserve and State forest

additionalnotes:
- Very good potential site
 - In a natural forest, but people are building walls and fences
 - Sufficient road access off of a main road
 - A bunch of small restaurants on street, busy
 - Sites beside it are good also - abandoned facility


ecology:
- Vegetation - few trees
 - Wildlife - seabirds
 - No critical ecology

additionalnotes:
- There is lots of space available for potential parking
 - Municipality run trailer parking, DNER looking to purchase it
 - Small commercial area with a residential nearby area
 - Sufficient road access


additionalnotes:
- Ramp is protected from strong waves by breakwater
 - Cibuco River is close by and always open
 - One of few protected sites in north
 - Road access a little tight but adequate
 - Next to a police station
 - Nearby land, abondoned building with boats and trailers, possible development potential

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Vega Baja Nautical Club#D:\Photos\Vega Baja Nautical Club#


address1:
End of State Road 692, East of state road 686

additionalnotes:
- The ramp has lots of cracks in it
 - There is no parking lot.  Parking is located down the street and is shared with other people
 - Next to a public beach
 - Nearby restaurants and other facilities
 - Road access is very tight, but quick access to main road
 - Public beach nearby with small restaurants

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Vega Baja Public Beach#D:\Photos\Vega Baja Public Beach#


ecology:
- Not too much, just trees and rocks nearby

additionalnotes:
- This ramps is supposed to be public but the recreational fishermqan village administer it and there is a gate you must enter through.  Although the ramp is public the fishermen claim that they are the owners.
 - Due to te high current and wave exposure it is a risk to get into the water
 - There is little parking directly behind ramp but it is possible to park along side the park that is nearby
 - Direct access to main road
 - Ramp creates dirct access to open ocean

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Los Tubos Beach#D:\Photos\Los Tubos Beach#


additionalnotes:
- There is no ramp here but kayaks, jet skis and small boats do launch
 - Lot of space available to create parking lot
 - Ramp goes in the Manati River, has seasonal flooding, flood control projects upriver
 - Mayra Garcia stated that it was not a potential ramp


contactstreet:
State Road 655 Int. 681, Barrco Islote, Vigia

ecology:
- Vegetation - part of mangrove
 - Wildlife - sea birds
 - Located in Natural Reserve Canp Tiburones

additionalnotes:
- Ramp is located at the mouth of Cano Tiburones, shallow in some places
 - Located next to Arecibo Port, not very active
 - Ramp is protected, the waves are stronger outside of protection
 - Boat storage adjacent
 - Good amount of room for parking and developmetn
 - Sufficient road access, area not too developed, not too busy


ecology:
- Vegetation - part of mangrove
 - Wildlife - seabirds
 - Located in Natural Reserve Cano Tiburones

additionalnotes:
- Near mouth of Cano Tiburones
 - Located next to Arecibo port, not very active
 - Ramp is protected, waves are stronger outside of protected area
 - Boat storage adjacent
 - Good amount of room for parking and developmetn
 - Sufficient road access, area not too developed, not too busy


additionalnotes:
- The ramp ends before the water when its low tide
 - Very dangerous to launch a boat here due to wave and current exposure (calmer during the suppose, not as rough)
 - Next to a public beach
 - Somewhat isolated area
 - Sufficient access, hilly road o a coastal road
 - Farmland acoss street, some open land nearby
 - Not much parking
 - Ramp is on beach


surroundingarea:
- Located in a combination of commercial and recreational area

ecology:
- Scattered trees around the ramp
 - Whales have been seen in this area, mostly in January
 - Sea birds live in area

additionalnotes:
- The ramp slope is fairly flat, but there is a drop off in the water which makes up for the flat slope
 - Narrow road but it is short, off of a main road
 - A lot of area for more parking
 - A little fishermen area


ecology:
- Sea birds and common vegetation
 - Lots of palm trees
 - No significant ecological concerns

additionalnotes:
- The ramp has not been developed because there are a lot of palm trees, and the area is used to harvest and sell coconuts
 - Sufficient access by road, but through a residential area and by a school
 - Sufficient parking, with additional land along the entrance
 - Storage for fishing equipment


address1:
PR 111, Agustin Stahl St., Tamarindo Sector

contactstreet:
PR 111, Agustin Stahl St., Tamarindo Sector

additionalnotes:
- DNER has proposed to develop this area into a public boat ramp, agreement with municipality
 - Funds allocated by the Sports Fish Reservation Act
 - There is an area for a large parking lot, 65 spaces
 - Area must be dredged
 - DNER already has an agreement with Aguadilla to build a 2 lane boat ramp with a boarding dock
 - Commercial road with residential area surrounding
 - Tigh roads and a lot of traffic on a weekday


ecology:
- Wildlife - seabirds
 - Sand bars and coral reefs

additionalnotes:
- Car parking is not available
 - Ramps needs reconstruction and cannot be used
 - Used by fishermen who have found other ways to launch because of the damage here
 - Commercial road with residential area surrounding
 - Tigh roads and a lot of traffic on a weekday


ecology:
- The water around the ramp is very polluted.

additionalnotes:
- Right now the ramp goes into sand and is not accessible to the water.  It could be dredged in the future.
 - It is a potential site but since people use the water close to the ramp for recreation a conflict might arise if the ramp was to be further developed.
 - Maybe only used by seadoos and jet skis
 - Good amount of parking
 - Small park across street
 - Limited access by road


additionalnotes:
- No parking lot is constructed, you must park along the street. Very few parking opportunities
 - There are very heavy waves
 - Ramp has some cracks in it
 - Narrow road with residences nearby, not good access
 - Empty land nearby with hotel across street


additionalnotes:
- During low tide ramp ends before the water
 - The slope of the ramp flattens out at bottom of ramp in water to about 12%.
 - Narrow road with residences nearby, not good access
 - Empty land nearby with hotel across street


ecology:
- Sea Grass beds, coral reefs
 - Critical manatee area, sea birds (brown pelican)

additionalnotes:
- Already has plans to be developed by DNER, almost ready for design stage
 - Parking is off site, but nearby with lots of space


address1:
Rd. 333 east of Coparina Hotel, Bo. Carenero

additionalnotes:
- Access road in good condition, but narrow and sharp turns
 - Public but controlled by business/resteraunt next store
 - Ramp is in pieces
 - Ramp is short, not enough in water
 - If developed, no jet skis


ecology:
- Mangrove trees
 - Outer coral reef
 - Sea birds (brown pelican)

additionalnotes:
- Lights in parking area and around ramp need to be improved and repaired
 - Lines need to be painted for launching area and parking spaces


ecology:
- Manatee
 - Sea birds (brown pelican)
 - Locals have seen dolphins in area as well

additionalnotes:
- Ramp is in good shape, but there isa build up of rocks and gravel at the base of the ramp so its difficult to use
 - Pedro Morell has ideas of several spots that can be developed (787-396-5850), he wants lettering in the area for the manatees and to protect wildlife

photofolder:
D:\Photos\Santa Isabel Fishing Association#D:\Photos\Santa Isabel Fishing Association#


surroundingarea:
- Commercial area
 - Next to Ponce yacht club
 - Huge parking lot nearby, but trailers must stay near ramp
 - Restaurants and bars nearby


surroundingarea:
- Commercial and recreational area (next to a park)
 - Ramp located in commercial bay


contactgroup:
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus


photofolder:
D:\Photos\Cooperativa de Pinones#D:\Photos\Cooperativa de Pinones#


