Mooring is both a noun and a verb. A mooring is a fixed structure that you can secure your vessel to, such as a buoy or a wharf. Jetties, quays, and piers are also included in this category. The ropes ...
Mr. Smoot’s letter (“Dock fees give no benefits to owners,” Aug. 23) about dock fees not benefiting private pier owners has several misconceptions about who pays for and receives harbor services.