Buoy Reservation Details:
Opening date for the buoy field is May 15th, 2026. Buoy reservations will be accepted beginning April 6th, 2026 at midnight.
RPOA buoy rental fee is $125/week.
Weekly reservations run from 12:00 p.m. Sunday through 11:00 a.m. the following Sunday.
Buoy reservations will only be accepted for those members who are current on yearly dues and are in good standing with the association.
There will be one refundable change or cancellation per season/per household. After the one gratuitous change, all changes and cancellations will be non-refundable.
Buoy reservations are for member boats only and may only be used by Members. Buoy's may not be used by non-members under any circumstances.
Buoy reservations are limited to one buoy per member during the first two weeks of July and August. Additional buoys may be requested for peak times but are not guaranteed until one week ahead of time.
It is the members’ responsibility to verify that your boat has been put on the proper buoy. If you have your boat delivered, please ensure that you provide specific and accurate delivery information.
If your boat is not on the proper buoy or is left on the buoy after your reservation period, it will result in a daily fee of $100 and your buoy requests for the following year will be assigned last. For any boat left on a buoy 1 week beyond the approved reservation, the RPOA reserves the right to remove your boat and bill you for the cost.
Buoy Reservation Instructions:
Step 1 - Complete and submit the form located below. Within several days, you will receive an email message with confirmation and the rental amount due.
Step 2 - Upon receipt of the email, please pay via PayPal using the button below or postmark a full payment within 10 days to:
RPOA
P.O. Box 220
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Step 3 - Upon receipt of payment, your reservation will be confirmed and buoy number provided. Your buoy reservations will appear on the event calendar.
If you have questions, please email buoys@rpoatahoe.com
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