yacht club rules and regulations

Understanding Yacht Club Etiquette

January 24, 2023

Yacht club etiquette is something boat lovers need to have to ensure a prosperous journey as a boat owner. Yacht clubs offer many opportunities to make new friends, interact with like-minded people, and generally become better integrated into the local yachting community. They are also great places to pick up knowledge and information and to become better yachters overall.

Like any community, yacht clubs have customs, traditions, and behavior modes that most members consider acceptable. Some don’t take too kindly to ‘outsiders’ that do not attempt to fit in, especially those perceived as being too brash and unruly.

If your client is looking to join a yacht club, they will do well to familiarize themselves with the established customs and traditions before becoming too comfortable. As insurance agents, yacht club membership isn’t exactly in your wheelhouse. Even so, you could share some knowledge and advice on fitting in, along with your recommendations for yacht club insurance . 

The Basics of Yacht Club Etiquette 

Yacht club membership provides valuable opportunities to pick up new skills and knowledge and forge a stronger connection to the local yachters’ community. But your client will need some grounding in  yacht club norms and behaviors  to ease their entry and be welcomed sooner. Here are some suggestions you could share: 

Know the Culture 

All yacht clubs are different and have unique characteristics. Becoming familiar with the established culture will make it easier for your client to fit in. 

Learn the Rules and Respect Them

Rules and regulations may vary from club to club as well. It is advisable to learn policies on clubhouse use, attire, and membership privileges as soon as possible and to adhere to them. 

Respect Traditions 

Following rules is one thing. But respecting traditions is quite another. These are the unwritten ‘rules’, practices, and modes of behavior that your client will have to learn to be more welcome in the community. 

There will be disputes and misunderstandings. But as a newcomer, your client should learn to deal with these politely and respectfully. Even when emotions run hot, the involved parties should follow proper decorum. 

Seniority Counts 

Seniority tends to count greatly in yacht clubs, so your client must respect that to fit in. Although new members have the right to disagree and even dispute longstanding members, it is essential to accept that tenure comes with certain privileges. 

Dress Appropriately 

Wearing the proper attire is always advisable in yacht clubs. Some have written dress codes for the clubhouse and common areas. But even if there aren’t, new members should remember to dress appropriately. 

Practice Considerate Cellphone Use 

No one wants to hear beeps, ringtones, and loud cellphone conversations. Additionally, it is best to keep mobile phone usage to a minimum and always with consideration for other members. 

Report Problems Immediately 

It is best to report any problems immediately, whether it involves rule violations or disputes. Like all members, your client is responsible for maintaining peace and order on the club premises.

A Final Word on Yacht Club Etiquette 

It can be challenging for newcomers to fit in with the close-knit community of many yacht clubs. Sometimes, it could take months or even years for some people to feel a sense of belongingness. But learning the established rules of etiquette will go a long way toward making your client feel more welcome. With time, patience, and a bit of effort, the other members of the community will soon accept them. 

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Established 1904

The Olympia Yacht Club

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE OLYMPIA YACHT CLUB 

Revised 1.1.2020

The following rules shall not be considered as part of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Olympia Yacht Club, but are hereby duly adopted as rules and regulations subject to amendment or repeal only in accordance with Article 9 of the Bylaws.

Rule 1: Reciprocal Moorage: (a) Members of recognized reciprocal yacht clubs will be allowed 48 hours

(2 days) free moorage and use of one power outlet on the OYC visitor floats. After 48 hours, they will pay $0.50 per foot per day for a maximum of five days total moorage in any 30 day period (2 days free & 3 days paid). Any extension beyond five must be approved by the Moorage Master or Main Station Chair.

(b) Special events for visiting yacht clubs are approved by the Commodore and may be granted extended reciprocal privileges (coordinated with Moorage Master).

Rule 2: A completed/signed OYC Moorage Agreement must be filed with Moorage Master prior to berth assignment/occupation. All boats are moored at owner's risk. The Club shall not in any way be responsible for loss

sustained by theft, stress of weather, fire, collision, or careless handling of

boats by other parties, whether said parties are members of the Club or not. Rule 3: Club members are advised to respect the rights of other boat owners by:

(a) Keeping off other people's boats. (b) Staying out of other people's boathouses. (c) Furnishing ample strength mooring lines, so arranged that there be no danger of coming in contact with another boat during the member's absence. (d) Operating their vessels in a safe and courteous manner. (e) Members will report to the Caretaker or Main Station Chair any irregular moorage or hazardous conditions on Club premises. (f) 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM is considered quiet time (no loud or disturbing noises).

Rule 4: The Club may refuse mooring to, and order taken from the premises any boat or boathouse that is maintained in a condition of dilapidation and neglect, so that it becomes unsightly, a nuisance, and a hazard to the Club property, and/or other member's property.

(a) Non Commercial Use: Olympia Yacht Club is not a commercial marine facility. Specifically prohibited from operating from within the confines of Olympia Yacht Club are commercial or business concessions, (which includes but is not limited to; boat and equipment sales, fueling, repair, maintenance, brokerage, charter, fishing or commission activities). Brokers, sales, maintenance or repair persons may conduct their sales or work activities pertaining to a member's boat or boathouse by gaining proper access to Club facilities, through the member in accordance with established OYC procedures as set forth in Rules and Regulations.

(b) Registration: any boat kept within the Olympia Yacht Club facility will comply with current city, state and federal registration laws. Any boat that is registered for other than pleasure will not be used or boarded for any purpose other than pleasure within the confines of Olympia Yacht Club.

Rule 5: Penalties for noncompliance with "Bylaws, Rules, Regulations and Agreements "of OYC: (a) Any member found in violation of adopted OYC Bylaws, Rules, Regulations and/or Agreements (moorage or otherwise) shall be subject to actions provided for in Article 3, Section 6 of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Olympia Yacht Club.

(b) OYC is entitled to reimbursement for the costs it incurs to enforce compliance with OYC Bylaws, Rules, Regulations and Agreements with its members. Members who fail to comply with OYC Bylaws, Rules, Regulations and Agreements will be billed for, and will be responsible for the payment of actual costs incurred by OYC to enforce compliance, including the payment of OYC's attorney's fees and court cost.

Rule 6: Any boat leaving or approaching its mooring, or Club property, must observe a maximum speed of 5 knots and leave no wake. OYC members will abide by all boating laws and will not operate their vessel in a reckless manner. The owner of the vessel will be held responsible for any damage created by the vessel’s wake.

Rule 7: The Club has placed fire extinguishers in convenient places. The members should familiarize themselves with the location of the fire extinguishers and fire alarm system.

Rule 8: The Club docks may be used by members while making repairs or alterations to their boats, but all litter and rubbish must be cleaned away before leaving the docks. Members using the Club workshop must clean up any litter made by them. Any member wishing to use the grids shall ask the Caretaker for an assignment date and read, complete, and sign the approved grid registration form. If for any reason the member is unable to use the date given, adequate notice of cancellation should be given the Caretaker, so that the specified date can be reassigned. Any member found in violation of the signed grid agreement shall be subject to action as specified in Article 3, Section 7 of the OYC Bylaws.

Rule 9: (a) Each boat slip or boat house is entitled to one, and only one, 120- volt, 30-amp GFCI protected connection to the OYC Marina electrical system. For safety purposes, the pedestal electrical connection may not be locked. (b) Before any connection in excess of the 120-volt, 30-amp service or any non-standard connection is installed to the electrical system, it must be approved by the Board of Trustees.

(c) The Board of Trustees may grant a limited number of exceptions based upon the capacity of the Marina electrical infrastructure. A member may request an exception in writing. Each exception must be reapproved annually. An exception does not transfer with the sale of the boat or boathouse. Any violation of the provisions of this rule will result in the disconnection from the OYC electrical system, after proper notice.

Rule 10: No boathouses shall contain showers, sinks, laundry or other equipment that permits gray water to drain into the Sound.

Rule 11: Storage of motor fuel or the fueling of boats is prohibited (other than outboard motors or space heaters) in compliance with fire codes.

Rule 12: The use of electrical fence units is not permitted. Rule 13: No member or guest shall throw or discharge, pump or deposit from

any boat or float refuse, oil, antifreeze or flammable liquid into the water. Individual members are solely responsible for penalties, fines and legal actions resulting from violations of this rule.

Rule 14: Slips and Boathouses

(a)The Board of Trustees and/or the Moorage Master has the right to change the slip assignment of any boat or boathouse moored at the Club docks at any time they deem necessary for the best interest of the Club. (b)Any member making a modification to the exterior of the boathouse, or proposing to build a new boathouse, or to rebuild an existing boathouse will be required to secure an OYC “BOATHOUSE BUILDING, REMODELING, RELOCATION PERMIT". This permit, to be valid, must be signed by the Moorage Master and the Main Station Chair. The OYC permit will be valid for a period of six months from the date of approval.

(c.) Members wishing to lease their boathouse/berth shall notify the Moorage Master in writing prior to occupancy by the lessee. Said leases are to Club members only. Upon approval by the Moorage Master, the lessee may occupy the boathouse/berth for a period of up to six months from the date of approval. Any extensions beyond a given six-month period must be approved by the Board of Trustees.

Rule 15: Any vessel (including dinghies) that extends beyond the finger pier or boathouse must be approved by the Moorage Master in writing.

Rule 16: (a) Without exception, the sale of a boat, or boathouse (except dinghies) moored within the Olympia Yacht Club facilities will be reported to the Moorage Master in writing within five (5) days of sale. Any nonmember purchasing a boat or boathouse as described above and desiring the vessel’s berth must apply for membership and be approved as an active member before taking possession of the boathouse or berth. The sale of a boathouse to a nonmember shall be contingent upon the buyer becoming an active member. (b) Should the sale of a boat be completed prior to active membership approval and the new owner plans to use the boat, the boat must be moved off Club premises until such time the applicant becomes an active member. Upon approval of active membership, the berth/boathouse may be utilized. All boathouses and berths must be returned to 120-volt, 30-amp, GFCI power prior to sale. Noncompliance is grounds for termination of moorage rights for the seller and buyer. Rule 17: Privileges of the Club are extended to all members of a family having membership. This does not include members of a family maintaining a separate household or over age 21. Junior Members are governed by these rules.

Rule 18: The Club Burgee will be flown at all times within the confines of any Olympia Yacht Club facility or reciprocal club facility. Any commercial venture such as charter will not display the Club Burgee or be entitled to membership privileges such as reciprocal moorage unless the Club member is actually on board.

Rule 19: Any member (except juniors) may obtain use of the Clubhouse for private parties by filing a "Clubhouse Use" application, receiving approval, and the payment of current rental fees. Approval is given by the Club House Chair.

Rule 20: All boathouses shall conform to all city, county, and state building and electrical codes and must be metal-covered. All replacements of covering or siding of boathouses shall be of like material. An uncovered window shall be inserted at the float end of each boathouse so as to make visible the contents therein to the Caretaker upon inspection.

Rule 21: Members wishing to live aboard vessels must first receive written approval from the Board of Trustees. A completed/signed OYC Liveaboard Agreement must be on file with the Treasurer prior to living aboard. In addition, liveaboards must also file an OYC Moorage Agreement in accordance with Rule 2. Thirteen liveaboards is the maximum authorized. As used in these rules, a "liveaboard" is a member that lives aboard his or her vessel moored at the OYC as his or her primary residence for more than 20 days in a month.

Rule 22: Vehicle parking at Olympia Yacht Club: (a) The following is the OYC parking policy for members, non-members, and vendors. Parking privileges are intended for members who are attending events and/or while on their boats cruising or liveaboards. The OYC lot should NOT be used for general or prolonged vehicle storage. 1. Trailers and motor homes are not to utilize the parking lot, except for loading and unloading purposes. OYC owned and Jr. Sailor’s trailers are exempt. 2. Members may not have more than two (2) vehicles, including guests, per family in the parking lot at one time. 3. All member vehicles must display an OYC parking sticker adhered on the front window only of the vehicle CLEARLY VISIBLE in all light conditions. Additional parking stickers may be purchased from the Caretaker for $1.50. Parking stickers may NOT be purchased for or given to anyone other than a household family member.

4. ALL vehicles without Club window decal displayed shall be registered with the Caretaker each day. On weekends (May through September), National Holidays, and meeting nights, members without a window decal, guests, and nonmembers shall park off premises. Except for these times or when signage is displayed disallowing guest parking, such parking is permitted from 6am to 5 pm.

5. All parked vehicles must have current State license/registration. 6. Parking is permitted only in designated areas. Fire lanes must be kept clear and Bridge/Employee spaces are reserved at all times. Motorcycles

shall be parked in areas designated for their use, if so marked. 7. If a vehicle is parked in the OYC lot without a CLEARLY VISIBLE sticker, AND is not properly registered, OR in violation of this policy, such vehicle will be towed, without warning, at the owner’s expense. The

current cost for this is about $400. (b) Parking policy for vendors: Vendors who have met the qualifications to

work unescorted at the OYC facility, e.g. have valid access cards, are entitled to park a single vehicle at the Mainstation facility parking lot subject to the following conditions: Note: Non-registered vendors hired by members may park in the OYC lot subject to the vendor parking restrictions and daily registrations (see 1-7 above). HOWEVER, the hiring member MUST BE PRESENT during all times such vendors are working in the facility.

1. The vehicle may occupy no more than a single parking space, e.g. no oversized vehicles are permitted. 2. Parking will be permitted between 6am and 5pm; no overnight parking. 3. The lot located behind Thriftway or the south row parking spaces are to be

used by vendors until/unless all such spaces are occupied. 4. Vendors may not park at the Main Station facility; 1) on national holidays; 2) on weekends from May through September; and 3) if a sign is posted declaring no guest parking on that day. 5. A valid OYC (vendor) parking sticker must be clearly displayed on the exterior of the vendor’s vehicle. 6. Vendor agrees to waive any liability on behalf of OYC for damage to vendor’s vehicle. 7. Any exceptions to the above must be requested of the Mainstation chair in writing and approved. 8. Failure to comply with the above may result in the vehicle being towed at the expense of the vendor and suspension of parking and/or vendor access privileges. Rule 23: Complaints of any nature shall be taken before the Board of Trustees at their regular meeting times. The Board shall give such complaint due consideration and render a decision which, in its considered judgment, shall be in accordance with Club Bylaws, Rules, Regulations and Agreements. Rule 24: Members shall not loan card-keys to nonmembers. Nonmembers

requiring use of a card-key, such as workmen, must have the member obtain a card-key through the Caretaker according to Main Station policies. Strangers who are found on Club property shall be asked for identification and their purpose for being on Club property (guests are not to wander around dock, other boathouses, board boats). The Caretaker has the authority to refuse access to Club property to any nonmember.

Rule 25: A maximum of two card-keys will be issued to each member. Any card broken or damaged may be returned to the Caretaker for replacement at no charge. To replace a LOST card-key, a personal or written request is required to the Caretaker and member’s account will be charged $5.00.

Rule 26: Standard practice in the selection of a contractor by the Board of Trustees will be to develop specifications for bidding and to seek at least three bids for any project between $5,000 and $10,000. Exceptions to standard practice must be approved by the Board of Trustees.

Rule 27: Members’ use of OYC reciprocal docks: Members of OYC are allowed a maximum of 24 hours’ moorage at the visitors’ float in any 30 day period. Any extension of this limit must be approved in advance by the Moorage Master or Main Station Chair, and will be charged at the rate of $0.50 per foot per day.

There shall be no modifications by members to OYC docks (to include attaching additional floating structures to the docks), electrical systems (to include placing locks on power pedestals), water systems, or floats. Any modifications discovered shall be corrected at the direction of the Main Station

Chair at the member’s expense and may be taken before the Board of Trustees for appropriate corrective/disciplinary action. Exceptions to this rule may be approved by the Board on a case-by-case basis. Rule 29: Any OYC member who moors a boat permanently or temporarily, in

an OYC facility must meet the insurance liability requirements of Rule 11, (of the OYC Moorage Agreement Rules and Regulations). Any Member who uses a boat in an OYC sponsored activity must also meet the insurance liability requirements of the Moorage Agreement Rule 11.

Rule 30: Initiation fee shall be as follows: (a) Active Member: $3,000.00 plus State and Federal taxes, if any. (b) Associate Member: $3,000.00 plus State and Federal Taxes, if any. (c) Junior Member: $50.00 plus State and Federal taxes, if any. Except that

this requirement shall be waived for applicants for Junior Membership who are dependents of any Active Member.

Perry Yacht Club

ALL SAIL MARINA - LAKE PERRY, KANSAS

Perry Yacht Club Rules and Regulations

The Perry Yacht Club facilities are for the use and enjoyment of PYC members and their guests. To ensure that use, PYC members and guest must abide by these rules. In order to avoid disputes, all complaints shall be made in writing to the Board of Governors (“Board” or “BOG”) and the Board shall act as mediator.  

General 1. Ice tickets are available from any Board member or the Property Manager for $2 each. Please do not place     cash in the ice ticket box. 2. Dogs:     a. Dogs are not allowed on the club grounds unless leashed.     b. Dogs are not allowed in the Pavilion eating area while food is being served.     c. Owners must clean up promptly after their dogs. 3. Children and Minors     a. Younger PYC members and their young guests are welcome to enjoy the playground. Return all         sandbox toys to the area underneath the play structure. If you have any sandbox toys at home not         being used, please feel free to donate them to the playground collection.     b. Parents should instruct their children not to pet dogs without the dog owner’s permission.     c. Drinking alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age on PYC property is strictly         prohibited.     d. No children under the age of 16 are allowed contact with the fire pits without direct parental         supervision.

4. Quiet hours are from 11:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Quiet hours apply to the clubhouse, camping areas,     mooring piers, and club grounds.     a. People night sailing should proceed as quietly as possible when entering or departing the harbor         area.

5. Members are asked to report faulty equipment, damage, or needed repairs to the Director of Buildings and 6. All regulations and conditions established by the Corps of Engineers are part of the rules and regulationsof Perry     Yacht Club.

7. The Club dumpster is provided for disposal of general waste created during activities at the Club. The following “excluded waste”               items as defined by our waste hauler are subject to fines and shall not be placed in the dumpster. Members are expected to remove             these items from Club property and dispose of them properly.  Excluded Waste:  Tires, wheels, appliances, electronics, batteries, fuel           canisters, paint or solvents, or any form of “hazardous waste”, “toxic waste”, or “medical waste” as defined by law.

Buildings and Grounds Clubhouse 1. The PYC clubhouse is equally available to all members. The BOG may restrict access for club events, or     member events as noted below. 2. Members may use the clubhouse for a personal event with the permission of the Board of Governors.     a. During those approved events, the kitchen and pavilion areas may be closed to other club         members and their guests.     b. To close the clubhouse to other members, notice of these events must be posted in advance at the         clubhouse and on the club calendar for at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

3. Kitchen:     a. All food and containers left in the refrigerators should be labeled with the member’s name and be         removed at the end of the weekend or holiday. Food remaining in refrigerators will be disposed of          on Mondays or the day after a holiday.     b. Persons using the kitchen are expected to clean up after themselves, including washing, drying,         and putting away dishes and utensils. Clean counter space and tables after use.

4. The trash cans at the clubhouse are only for trash generated at the clubhouse. Empty the clubhouse trash     cans when full. The full trash bags should be taken to the dumpster located near the caretakers house. 5. Crush and dispose of aluminum cans in the clubhouse in recycle containers. 6. No smoking is permitted in the clubhouse bathrooms or kitchen. 7. Persons using restrooms are expected to clean up after themselves and not leave personal belongings.

Campground 1. Campers will enclose trash and litter in bags before depositing in the trash dumpster located in the parking     lot. 2. Camping is permitted on Club grounds by tent and trailer only in specified areas, use of electrical sites is     limited to members with boats stored on property.

3. Camp sites are available on a first come basis, except for two noted reserved spots (these are sold annually     as a fundraiser to support youth sailing at the club). 4. Access to the campground may be limited by the BOG around or related to club events. 5. Camping is allowed for five (5) days maximum on PYC property. Longer stays only with approval of the     BOG or Building and Grounds Director. After five (5) day stay, camping equipment must be removed from     PYC property for 24 hours. 6. A total of twenty (20) days is the maximum allowed in a month for camping. 7. Camping equipment shall not be left unattended overnight, except in extenuating circumstances.

Dry Storage and Work Lot 1. Boat trailers shall be stored in specified areas 2. Dry sailors shall park their trailers and boats in assigned spaces. 3. Spaces are assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds 4. Members shall not leave batteries or other hazardous items in trash containers and on Club grounds. Take     oil and other boat fluids home for storage or to your local recycling station for disposal.

5. The Club’s requirements for boat cleaning, refinishing, and restoration activities is as follows but may be modified from time to time as         necessary to comply with the Corps of Engineer’s requirements. The Club’s requirement is 100% containment and proper disposal of           hazardous waste.

      a.  Washing boat bottoms painted with any type of ablative bottom paint (soft, hard, modified) is prohibited on Club property. Boats                 with non-ablative paints such as VC-17, Speedcoat-49, etc. and boats with bare gelcoat or equivalent bottoms may be washed                        provided no paint is removed.

       b.  Best-practice for cleaning boat bottoms is to allow bottom growth to dry out during the off-season, then remove residue by                           brushing, scraping, or sanding. Effective vacuum dust collection must be used any time paint, fiberglass, or gelcoat is removed in                 the process.

       c.  Any refinishing or restoration process generating fugitive dust must include effective vacuum dust collection. Spray application is                  prohibited unless the work area is tarped and tented such that residue or overspray can be collected and disposed of properly.                   When applying with brush or roller, tarps shall be placed under the work area to catch any drips.

       d, All waste (e.g., collected dust or scrapings, empty paint cans, roller covers, soiled rags, tarps, etc.) is considered hazardous waste                  and shall be removed from Club property and disposed of properly.

6.  Gin Poles. Two gin poles are provided to facilitate stepping of masts and should not be used for other purposes. Gin poles may be                used by Club members, or by guests or Professional Services Providers after execution of a waiver (and payment of a fee if applicable).        The gin poles are functionally-tested by the Club annually with a load of 250 pounds, however the Club cannot certify the capacity of            the gin poles. Users of the gin poles assume all risks of use, and users are expected to confirm the weight of their lift, plus a                           conservative safety margin, is less than the tested capacity of the gin pole.  

Docks and Harbor: General 1. The only persons permitted on the Club grounds or private docks are members in good standing and     guests of such members when accompanied by such members. 2. The portion of the docks at the end of the piers may be used by all members of the Club as these portions     belong to the Club. 3. Common courtesy shall be followed at all times by all persons on the private mooring slips. 4. All yachts moored in the water must be secured to the slip. by a method approved by the Harbor Master. 5. Any part of the yacht shall not protrude into an imaginary extension vertical of the width of all walkways. 6. Any additions or alterations including dock edging, cleats, storage lockers, painting, etc. must first and     always be approved by the Harbor Master. 7. Any structural modifications to the slips – including new or rebuilt platforms or replacement structural     materials – become the property of the Club and may be modified or removed at the discretion of the Club.     This provision does not apply to additions such as dock boxes and boat hoists. 8. The canal area between docks shall be used strictly for leaving or returning to a slip. 9. The use of portable open flame cooking appliances on docks or mounted on boats is prohibited while boats     are in slips. This restriction extends to any form of hibachis, charcoal, wood, or gas type portable cooking     equipment, except in specifically authorized areas that are not on the docks, on boats in the berthing area,     or near flammables. This prohibition does not extend to stoves permanently mounted in galleys. 10. No human waste, trash, or garbage shall be flushed or dumped into Branch Creek Harbor. Trash of any      type shall not be left on the mooring piers. 11. An Equity Slip Rights member or Leased Slip Rights member in good standing may loan his or her slip for a      short time to another member in good standing. The Dock Master or a member of the Board of Governors      should be notified of such action.  

Hoists 1. The Club will accommodate requests for boat hoists if possible, but does not guarantee any member or     prospective member the ability to install a boat hoist. The Club reserves the right to rescind approval and     force removal of a boat hoist. 2. Any member wishing to install a boat hoist (boat lift) in their slip must first notify the Harbor Master of     this desire. Upon notification, the Dock Master will identify a suitable slip, if applicable, and provide a list of     names of the current five neighbors who occupy the slips surrounding the slip where the hoist is to be     installed. 3. The five neighbors will consist of the three members then occupying the slips immediately in front of the      requesting member and the members occupying the slips on each side of the requesting member. The      requesting member must obtain written approval for the addition of the hoist from all five immediate      neighbors and submit that approval to the Dock Master, at which time the Harbor Master will grant      approval for the addition of the hoist. 4. All yachts moored on lifting hoists must be secured to the lifting cradle or slip by a method approved by     the Harbor Master. The Harbor Master has the authority to deny a request if the hoist is not suitable or     appropriate for the boat or dock conditions, is determined to present a danger, or may cause damage to     Club property.

5. The requesting member will be responsible for all costs associated with the installation and maintenance     of the hoist, as well as any cost associated with damage caused to docks.

Winter Storage in Slip 

1. Deicing Equipment (bubblers and/or agitators)

     a. All deicing equipment must be connected to a properly function thermostat

     b. Air temperature thermostats must be set at an activation temperature no higher than 30 degrees Fahrenheit 

     c. Water temperature thermostats must be set at an activation temperature no higher than 33 degrees Fahrenheit

Rules and Regulations

QUAYSIDE YACHT CLUB, INC.

2018 RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following Rules and Regulations apply to the operation of Quayside Yacht Club, Inc. (QYC) and the conduct of the owners, renters and guests at QYC. These rules were adopted and approved by the Board of Directors on June 22, 2018, whereby revoking, withdrawing and rescinding any prior Rules and Regulations of the Club.

The Board of Directors reserve the right to amend, change and modify the Rules and Regulations at any time, with or without notice should it be in the best interest of QYC and its owners, renters and guests (herein referred to as member(s)).

Tubing is not allowed coming in or going out of the marina channel inlet or other water areas inside the marina.

No foreign matter, chemical substance or any other foreign liquid shall be dumped, pumped or disposed of in the lake at any time.

Parties and other social gatherings on Club property shall be conducted in a manner which will not infringe upon the rights of other members.

Members shall use discretion with all noise or sound-generating equipment so as to not create a nuisance to the other members.

Docks shall be kept clear of all personal property with the exception of Club approved dock boxes, and if space permits, small umbrella table with chairs.

Fishing, conducted in a safe manner and location that does not impact other members or boat traffic is allowed.

There is no swimming allowed from boats or anywhere within the marina.

Cooking with charcoal or wood is not allowed anywhere on Club property. Cooking is permitted on boats and in the clubhouse using grills with 1lb propane tanks.

Pets shall be managed so that their presence does not infringe on the peaceful enjoyment of the facility by others.

No pets, other than registered, licensed dogs or cats shall be permitted on Club Property.  Pet owners must ensure that all vaccinations, required shots, etc. are current for the pet.

Any dog or cat must be leashed or carried.  Pets may NOT be left unattended.

Pet waste must be promptly disposed of, by the pet owner.

Failure to follow the pet related rules will result in the pet being permanently excluded from the Club.

20 MINUTE PARKING is allowed in front of the clubhouse/restroom building.  THIS IS A DROP OFF ZONE.

Trailers, campers, mobile home or tents are not permitted on Club Property including the parking lot.

All vehicles parked in the parking lot must display a valid club sticker.

VIOLATORS MAY BE TOWED at the owner’s expense.

SLIP/VESSEL SIZE RESTRICTIONS

No boats docked at QYC shall impede the safe navigation of any other boat.  Due to the navigational hazards that may be caused by the size of boats in certain slips, the BOD shall review and approve or deny the placement of any boat that exceeds the maximum CLOA boat length of the slip. See QYC Boat Size Policy for additional information.

In the event the Club Rules and Regulations are violated the Board of Directors is authorized to take action against the offender(s) in accordance with Article X, §10-100 of the By-Laws.

The REMEDY FOR VIOLATION provided for by the Condominium Act, NH RSA Chapter 356-B shall be in full force and effect.

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Deer Isle Yacht Club

• Mooring Rules & Regulations
• Tenant Charterer Rules
• Dinghies & Foat Rules
• Burgee Protocol
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Deer Isle Yacht Club  

Board of Governors’ Rules and Procedures  

August 2019

Amended May 2021

Amended May 2022

Amended May 2023

Vision Statement                                                                                   Page 1                                                  

Member Guidelines                                                              Page 2

• ·        Float Rules
• ·        Parking Rules
• ·        Guest Rules
• ·        Guest Mooring Rules

Membership Rules                                                             Page 4

• ·        Membership Procedures
• o    Dues
• o    New Members
• ·        Tenant-Charterer Rules

Harbor Committee Rules                                                    Page 6

• ·        Harbor Committee
• ·        Harbor Committee Rules
• o    Appendix A-Recommended Pendant Type and Length
• o    Appendix B-Recommended Buoy Size
• ·        Island Use Mooring Rules

VISION STATEMENT

The Deer Isle Yacht Club will strive to:

• Provide safe, dependable and convenient access to Sylvester’s Cove and Penobscot Bay through prioritizing the maintenance of its docks, wharf, moorings, harbor and clubhouse,
• Focus on services to its membership that emphasize affordability, accessibility and opportunities for engagement with other members and the larger community,
• Improve communication to and among its members in order to encourage strong community and efficient use of the club and its resources,
• Encourage and involve its younger membership in the management and leadership of the club and its resources.

Adopted May 2019

                                                   MEMBER GUIDELINES

Float Rules

The face of the main floats is for loading & unloading only. 

·        No boat shall be left unattended on the face of the main floats. 

·        No boat shall remain longer than necessary with a maximum limit of 1/2 hour. 

·        No boat shall remain overnight or during storms.

·        Boats waiting at the face of the main float should be positioned at one or the other end of the float and not in front of the base of the gangway.

Float mooring space is for dinghies, rowboats and kayaks only. 

·        No boats over 12 feet L.O.A. 

·        No boats with masts stepped. 

·        No boats with engines over 10 HP.  Outboard engines must be kept in the down position to reduce potential damage to other boats.

·        Boats not maintained in shipshape condition may be removed to parking lot at owner’s risk. 

·        Boats shall have fenders to prevent damage to others.

·        Identification Numbers assigned by the club shall be displayed inside the boat transom.  Boats without club assigned numbers may be removed to parking lot at owner’s risk.

There are club-owned rowboats for members’ use to get back and forth to a mooring.  So that they are available for others to use, club owned boats should not be left on a mooring.  "Borrowing" dinghies, oars, pumps, bailers, etc. without permission is not permitted.

Tanks, boat gear, fishing gear, etc. shall not be left on the floats or walkway.

Fishing or cleaning fish on the floats or walkway is not permitted.

Members shall put their last names on their mooring buoys.

Members’ boats shall fly the club burgee while their boats are in the cove.

• ·        On sailboats the Burgee shall be flown from the masthead using a pigstick or other method.
• ·        The burgee is not to be flown from a spreader halyard.
• ·        On power boats, the burgee is displayed at the bow staff.

  By Order of the Board of Governors

Spring, 1994

Amended May, 1999

Amended August, 2010

Amended August 20  

Parking Rules

Parking is for members only .

DIYC Parking Stickers must be displayed.

No overnight parking is allowed from Memorial Day through September 15 th

Members should make efforts to park so that there is a maximum amount of space for other cars .

Parking in the designated area across the street is encouraged.

Access to the beach launching ramp should not be blocked.

Trailers should not be parked in the lot except when actively launching or hauling a boat.

Adopted August, 2010

Amended August 2015  

Guest Rules

Visiting Cruisers  who are members in good standing of a recognized yacht club are welcome and will be accorded all privileges without the need for introduction.  Visiting yachtsmen shall make every attempt to contact the Harbor Chairman prior to their visit.  The Harbor Chairman will help obtain a mooring for visiting yachtsmen. A substantial guest mooring will be maintained by the club.

House Guests of members who use only boats of their hosts and who are expected to use the Club facilities primarily as guests of the member shall be accorded all Club privileges without charge. House guests shall be accompanied by their host-member.

Dinghy space for a house guest's own or rented dinghy may be assigned if necessary.  The host must make application to the Vice Commodore or Harbor Committee Chairman.

House Guests owning a boat or chartered boat, and using the club facilities in the manner of a member, shall be subject to the tenant-charterer fee and the host-member shall be liable for such fee.

By Order of the Board of Governors

Guest Mooring Rules

The Deer Isle Yacht Club maintains two (2) guest moorings for the use of guests of members. One is suitable for yachts up to 35 feet L.O.A., the other is suitable for yachts to 65 feet L.O.A . Please note the following:

• ·        Guests or host-members shall contact the Harbor Committee when using the guest moorings, so it is known who to contact, if necessary.
• ·        Use of the moorings is on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be reserved in any manner.
• ·        The maximum stay shall be for three (3) nights.
• ·        No charge shall be made for the use of the moorings.
• ·        Members should not use the moorings except in an emergency.
• ·        A Tenant / Charterer Membership does not confer any right to use the guest moorings.
• ·        The Club does not guarantee the adequacy or safety of the moorings and assumes no responsibility by allowing the use of the moorings.

The Harbor Committee should be contacted if there are any questions or concerns about the use of the guest moorings at [email protected].

Amended August 2015

MEMBERSHIP RULES

Deer Isle Yacht Club Membership Committee Procedures

Fully Revised January 2022

Schedule of Dues

The schedule of dues and fees adopted by the Board of Governors is as follows: Annual membership payments are due no later than May 31st of each year. 

Annual Dues

·           Class I - Senior Individual or Family Membership, Age 28 or over as of January 1 -  $345 ·           Class II - Junior Individual or Family Membership, Ages 23 through 27 as of January 1 - $50 ·           Class III - Honorary Membership – None ·           Q uinn Family Members – Capped at $195 ·          Original Wharf Rights Holders - $100 Fees ·           One-time New Member Admission Fee - $2500 ·          Annual Mooring Fee- $150

At the discretion of the Treasurer, an unpaid dues penalty of up to 100% of dues owed may be    assessed for dues postmarked after June 30 th .

Admission of new members:

The Membership Committee will consider the following when reviewing an application for membership:

• ·        Applicant's interest in boating and the club, regardless of whether a mooring is available 
• ·        Anticipated participation, potential leadership and willingness to serve
• ·        Demand placed on club facilities, e.g. mooring in cove or off island, dingy at float

The Chairman of the Membership Committee will maintain a list of people being proposed for membership in chronological order.

III.  Admissions Procedures

A.     All candidates shall be sponsored in writing by a member and shall be seconded in writing by at least one other member who is not an immediate member of the sponsor’s family. 

B.      Sponsors and seconders must be members in good standing for at least five and three years, respectively, in order to propose a candidate. 

C.      Sponsors and seconders are restricted to proposing members once every five years. 

D.     Sponsors must supply at least three names of members to whom the candidate has been introduced. If necessary, this introduction can be accomplished by “meet and greets” hosted by the sponsor either in person or via zoom with the help and support of the Membership Committee.

E.      The timeline for becoming a member is as follows:

Timeline for Application (July 1- May 31)

• July: Deadline for submission of applications by the sponsoring member to the Membership Chair. Completed application includes application and letters of recommendation. Upon receipt of a completed application, the Membership chair assigns it to a member of the Membership Committee.
•   July-December: The assigned Membership Committee member interviews the candidate(s) and verifies application with sponsor and members to whom the candidate has been introduced. The Membership Committee member then makes a recommendation on the application to the Membership Committee. 
• January: the Membership Committee reviews the application and the reviewing committee member’s recommendation and votes on whether the candidate’s application should be moved forward.
• February: Names of candidates are “posted”: Membership receives email with candidate(s) name for review and is asked to submit any comments or information about candidates that would help the Membership Committee make a decision within 30 days. Should member have comments about the candidate, the member replies to email requesting a call from a member of the membership committee.
•   March-May: The Membership Committee votes on the Candidate’s application. Admission is subject to the approval of four out of five members of the Membership Committee, in accordance with the Membership Committee procedures.
• Memorial Day: The Membership Committee’s recommendation for admission is presented to the Board of Governor’s (BOG) at the Memorial Day meeting 

o The BOG votes on the Membership Committee’s recommendation.

o Candidates become members June 1, subject to their payment of relevant fees

• June: A letter announcing candidates’ admission will be sent to the membership. 
• August: New members will be formally introduced to the membership at the Annual Meeting.
• Wait list: Candidates not admitted for membership because no vote was taken on their application will be placed on a waiting list.

F.      Onboarding of New Member(s):

It is the responsibility of the Chairman of the Membership Committee or his/her delegate to: 

• Notify and welcome the new member via email,
• Email the new member a copy of the By-Laws, facilities restrictions, notice of summer activities and annual meeting,
• Email or call prior to the annual meeting to invite the new member to attend,  and introduce the new member at meeting.
• Notify the Commodore and Treasurer for billing purposes.

Amended May 26, 2001

Amended para III.2 August 24, 2001

Amended May 2012, incorporating all changes from 8.2010 and 5.2012 Amended August 2013

Amended August 2021

          Complete Revision Adopted May 2022

Tenant Charterer Rules  

The Board of Governors has voted to establish a tenant-charterer fee for non-members who rent a house or charter a boat from a member of the club and who use the club facilities and participate in the Club activities in the manner of a member.

• ·        The tenant-charterer must be sponsored by the host-member who shall be responsible for the payment of the fee. The fee shall be an amount equal to the dues of the host-member. A host-member shall be liable for one tenant-charterer fee per tenant-charterer, and they may collect the fee from their tenant or charterer.
• ·        The host-member shall be responsible for notifying the Treasurer, the Harbor Committee, and the Membership Committee Chair of tenant-charterer arrangements.
• ·        The host-member must coordinate the use of a mooring by a tenant-charterer with the Harbor Committee.
• ·        The host-member shall be responsible for acquainting the tenant or charterer with the Club Rules, and for the conduct of the sponsored tenant-charterer.
• ·        The Board of Governors shall interpret this rule or any questions which may arise from it and shall have the power to revoke the privileges of the tenant-charterer for any reason deemed sufficient.
• ·        Dinghy space for a tenant-charterer will be allowed only if space is available.
• ·        Tenant/Charterer status is limited to two (2) years, after which it is expected the member would propose their tenant or charter for full membership.

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 April 24, 1971

Para II.3 amended 8/24/01

                    Amended August 2013

HARBOR COMMITTEE RULES

(See MEMBERSHIP RULES FOR Tenant-Charterer Information)

Harbor Committee

The Harbor Committee Chairman shall be appointed by the Board of Governors to oversee moorings used by members in the Cove. 

·        The Harbor Committee shall be comprised of at least 4 club members as the Chairman shall appoint to assist him. . 

·        The Committee shall be responsible for all aspects of administering the Mooring Rules and Regulations in Sylvester’s Cove as part of the Deer Isle Yacht Club.

·        It will also make recommendations to the Board of Governors related to the setting of an overall limit on the number of moorings used by the membership as may be necessary from time to time.

Adopted August 2007

Mooring Rules and Regulations

Updated January 1, 2023

The purpose of the Mooring Rules and Regulations is to help protect boats in the mooring field and ensure the safety of everyone using the Cove while maximizing use of the limited resource the Cove represents.  They have evolved over time from experience and identifying what works and what doesn’t.  The fact is that the Cove is poorly protected and subject to significant wind and wave action from the Southwest through to the Northwest.  Whitecaps running through the Cove are not uncommon and sustained Gale Force winds can be expected.  This combination means that mooring gear needs to be adequately sized and properly maintained to minimize the chance of failure.

Failure of equipment in the marine environment can occur at any time but it is most likely to occur during times of extreme weather.  A boat dragging its mooring or plowing through the mooring field because of mooring failure puts other boats at risk.  More significantly, it puts individuals at risk who may feel compelled to assist in the rescue of a boat in distress.  It also has the potential for irreparably damaging the ecology of the Cove if gas or diesel tanks rupture.  Fortunately, no one has been badly hurt yet, but boats have been damaged by “going on the bricks” and hitting other boats and there have been close calls, strained backs, crushed fingers and the like.

These are some of the reasons why the club’s Mooring Rules and Regulations should be adhered to by all members.  The rules will no doubt continue to evolve according to best practices but failure to comply could jeopardize a member’s standing in the club.

The Harbor Committee is responsible for administering the Mooring Rules and Regulations.  Members should contact the Harbor Committee for all things related to moorings.

Communication with the Harbor Committee

• ·        Initial communication with the Harbor Committee should be via an email sent to [email protected] .
• ·        Incoming email will be distributed to all Harbor Committee members.  Sender will receive an Auto Response acknowledging receipt. “Thanks for contacting the DIYC Harbor Committee.  One of us will get back to you as soon as we can.  If you don't hear back within a week, feel free to send us another email!  We're all just volunteers, you know....”
• ·        The Harbor Committee will have a designated a point person to respond to incoming emails, based on topic or request.
• ·        The Harbor Committee will be copied on initial responses, so others know contact has been made.

Mooring Maintenance

• ·        All member moorings must be permanent, maintained by the club, and have Harbor committee approved tackle.
• ·        The condition and adequacy of mooring gear is ultimately the responsibility of the member. However, the Club has found that the only way to ensure moorings are maintained properly is to coordinate the inspection and maintenance of moorings for members on a three-year cycle.  The Harbor Committee will inform members when maintenance is being scheduled for their moorings.  Only high-quality materials of known origin are used.  The Club uses reputable vendors and coordinates the billing and collection of fees for the members’ (and vendors’) convenience.  Members must reimburse the club for expenses associated with the maintenance of the moorings and do so in a timely fashion.
• ·        Due to changing environmental conditions, it has become apparent that all mooring balls need to be 30-inch diameter hard shells, even for the smaller boats.  The ground tackle needed for the Cove is heavy and coupled with marine growth accumulating over the three-year maintenance cycle, the combined weight can pull smaller mooring balls underwater.

New Moorings

• ·        Requests for a new mooring should be made in writing to the Harbor Committee.  The request should include the following information:
• 1.      Length of Boat
• 2.      Type of Boat (motorboat – inboard or outboard) / sail / row)
• 3.      Approximate displacement,
• 4.      How much water the boat draws
• 5.      Year that the mooring is expected to be needed
• 6.      Time during summer when mooring is most likely to be occupied.
• ·        A waiting list will be maintained by the Harbor Committee of members interested in a mooring that is of appropriate size and location for a proposed boat.  The list will be posted on the club’s website.
• ·        Members who do not currently have a mooring will be placed on the list on a “first come” served basis.
• ·        Members with an existing mooring but seeking to either get a mooring for a smaller boat (down-sizing) or for a larger boat will be given priority.
• ·        Members with an existing mooring but seeking an additional mooring will be added to the list on a “first come first served basis”.

Temporary Moorings

• ·        Members may not place temporary moorings in the cove.

Mooring Sharing

• ·        Mooring owners are encouraged to make their moorings available to other members when not in use.
• ·        All sharing of moorings needs to be coordinated by the Harbor Committee
• ·        Mooring owners will be polled at the beginning of each season to find out when their mooring would be available for sharing.  The results will be captured by the system and accessible to the Harbor Committee for reference purposes
• ·        Members looking to “borrow” a mooring, will contact the Harbor Committee as soon as their need is known.  Last minute requests are discouraged because of the burden it places on the Harbor Committee.
• ·        The Harbor Committee will match up appropriate needs (timing, boat size and type, mooring size, location, etc) to the best of its abilities.
• ·        Once a match is found, the Harbor Committee will put the members in contact with each other so final arrangements can be made.  A reasonable fee of $100 per week is suggested to be paid by a borrowing member directly to the mooring owner.
• ·        If the mooring ball is not equipped with an approved pennant, the Harbor Committee will provide one (at cost) for the borrower to retain for future use.
• ·        Members with moorings that are not being used for multiple seasons will be reminded that they risk the loss of mooring privileges.  Moorings being shared will be considered “in use”.
• ·        By borrowing a mooring, Borrowers agree to hold harmless mooring owners and the club with respect to use of the moorings.

Transfer of Moorings Within a Family

• ·        Mooring space can be transferred to immediate family members.  This includes the following:

Mother/Father to Daughter/Son

Grandmother/Grandfather to Grandchild

Sister/Brother to Sister/Brother

·        Prior to any transfer, the Harbor Committee should be consulted to ensure there are no unforeseen issues related to how the mooring will be used after the transfer.  For example, only moorings that will be used for similar sized and types of boats can be transferred.

Limit on Number of Moorings Held

• ·        Members are limited to two moorings in the Cove (situations as of August 2001 are grandfathered).

Sale of Moorings

·        The Harbor Committee must be contacted when a mooring is no longer needed.  It will help coordinate the transfer of the mooring space to the next qualified member on the waiting list.  This may include the purchase of the mooring gear by the club to best manage the transition.

Ruling of Abandonment of Moorings

·        A mooring that has not been used by a member for at least three years will be considered abandoned.  The Harbor Committee will provide 30-day notice to the member of the pending “Ruling of Abandonment”.  After the 30-day notice period has expired, the Harbor Committee may have the exiting mooring gear removed at the member’s expense and facilitate the transfer of the mooring space to the next qualified member on the waiting list.  A mooring that is being actively shared (see above) will not be considered abandoned.

It’s recognized that there is no way to contemplate every situation.  Accordingly, the Harbor Committee will use its best efforts to interpret and apply the rules fairly and in its sole discretion.  Further, it’s recognized that the Harbor Committee has the authority to facilitate meeting the needs of members by creative application of the rules (eg “Horse Trading” and the like).  This may entail the club purchasing a mooring from a member who is no longer using it to facilitate the transfer to another member.

Appendix A - Pennants

Appendix B – Mooring Buoys

*Should a member wish to use another product, they should check with a member of the Harbor Committee to ensure it meets industry quality levels.

By order of the Board of Governors

Entire rewrite 8/24/01

                              Amended August 2013

Amended January 2023

Island Use Mooring

Several moorings are maintained by the club for day use by members coming to and from the islands in Penobscot Bay . They are marked on the mooring buoys “Island Use”.  

·        Use of them is on a first-come basis. 

·        Use of any of the moorings is at the boat captain’s risk and the club is not responsible for possible failure or inadequacy of the moorings.

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HBYC Rules and Regulations

• CHILDREN : No person under the age of 16 years shall be permitted on Club property unless accompanied and supervised by a parent-member or another adult-member.
• APPEARANCE: Each member shall be obligated to keep the slip assigned to his membership in a neat, orderly and clean condition, The slips and docks shall be kept clear of all personal property except (1) in connection with the actual loading and unloading of a boat or vessel, (2) personal property specifically authorized by the Board or any Management agent in writing. Any lifeboat and/or dinghy shall be stored aboard the boat or vessel. No motorized vehicle shall be operated or stored or otherwise permitted on the slips or docks.
• PARKING: Each membership shall entitle the holder thereof to one parking space on Club property. No more than one motor vehicle for each membership shall be permitted on the lakeside Club property unless specifically authorized by the Board or any Management agent in writing. The Board may require that a sticker be affixed to the motor vehicle permitted on the Club property and/or registration of such vehicles. No trucks with a maximum gross weight of 9000 pounds shall be parked on Club property unless specifically authorized by the Board or any Management agent. All motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers, trailers and similar vehicles shall be parked in area(s) specifically designated on the southern side of Route 9L. Passenger and all other permitted motor vehicles shall be parked in the lot located on the 7.58 acre parcel of Club property located on the northern side of 9L. No motor vehicle shall be operated on Club property in excess of (5) miles per hour.
• PETS: No pets other than cats or dogs shall be permitted on Club property, and then for the purpose of embarking on and disembarking from boats or vessels. Any cat or dog must be leashed or carried. Dogs are NOT allowed in the Clubhouse. Dogs must be walked in the designated dog walking area on the south side of Route 9L. Feces must be collected and properly disposed of in a sanitary manner by the dog’s owner. If pets cause a disturbance to other marine tenants, they shall be required to be removed from the marina.
• REGISTRY OF BOATS AND VESSELS: No boat or vessel shall be permitted in or about any slip assigned to a member unless the Club or any Management agent is previously provided with a registration or other satisfactory documentation establishing that boat or vessel is owned by the member to whom the slip is assigned, or any approval lessee or tenant of the membership to which the slip is assigned. The Club or any Management agent shall maintain a registry of all such permitted boats or vessels including without limitation the names of the owner and the boat, the serial and registration numbers, the name and address of the insurer.
• COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: All boasts and vessels and all persons in or about the Club property, including without limitation the slips, shall comply with all applicable local, county, state and federal laws, ordinances, regulations, rules and other valid governmental requirements.
• LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Each member and any other person in or about the Club property assumes the risk of loss or damage to any boat or vessel or other personal property owned by such person. The Club shall have no liability or responsibility for such property.
• TRASH: No foreign material, substance or liquid shall be thrown, dumped, pumped, or otherwise allowed into the water in or about the Club’s property. All garbage shall be deposited in receptacles that shall be provided by the Club or removed from the Club property by members. Any foreign material, substances or liquid other than garbage shall be deposited in receptacles that may be provided by the Club at its discretion or removed from the Club property by the members.
• SANITARY FACILITIES: All boats or vessels in or about the Club property, including without limitation the slips, shall comply with Section 33-a of the New York State Navigation Law. Each member shall provide the Club, prior to the commencement of each season, an affidavit verifying that the boat or vessel that will utilize the assigned slip for the season (and any substitute boat or vessel) complies with the Statue. The Board may promulgate a mandatory form of affidavit.
• DOCKING: Each member is exclusively responsible for the secure and proper docking of member boat or vessel and the maintenance of docking lines in good condition, sufficiently strong to secure member boat or vessel at all times. The Club or any Management agent has no obligation, but shall be empowered to provide proper docking lines in the event any member fails to do so
• AQUATIC USES: No swimming, diving, fish cleaning, fishing, wind-surfing, bathing, or similar activity shall be permitted in or about from the Club property, including without limitation the slips, nor in or about or from the boats or vessels while in or about the slips.
• BARBECUES AND PICNICS: No picnics and no charcoal barbecues shall be permitted in or about the Club property, including the slips, nor on or about any boats or vessels therein, except such areas and grills as the Board or any Management agent may expressly permit.
• LIMITATIONS ON NATURAL PERSON: No membership shall permit more natural persons than can safely be accommodated in or about the Club property at any time, as determined by the Board or any Management agent.
• EMPLOYEES: No member shall utilize any employee of the Club or Management agent for any personal business of the member
• PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SIGNS: No laundry, wash or other article shall be hung anywhere outside of a boat or vessel, except in such areas as the Board or any Management agent may expressly permit. No sign, notice of advertisement shall be placed in or about the Club property including the slips, nor on or about any boats or vessels therein, without the prior written permission of the Board or any Management agent.
• SOLICITATION: No sale, solicitation, advertising, promotion, or other offering shall be conducted in or about the Club property, including the slips without the prior written approval of the Board or any Management agent.
• FLAMMABLE MATERIAL: The use of any open flame other than a match or cigarette lighter or a gas stove or oven, or a charcoal barbecue flame expressly permitted pursuant to these Rules and Regulations, is prohibited in or about the Club property, including the slips and any boats or vessels therein, without the prior written approval of the Board or any Management agent. No smoking is permitted in or about the gas dock or any other portion of the Club property so designated by the Board and posted as such. Fuels shall not be stored other than in tanks which are integral parts of boats or vessels or motor vehicles, without the prior written approval of the Board or any Management on or agent. Gasoline shall not be transported or carried on the docks or slips unless contained in a secure can designed for such purpose and to be used in connection with an outboard motor.
• STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: No personal property shall be stored in or about the Club property, unless specifically authorized by the Board or any Management agent.
• REPAIRS: No boat of vessel shall be repaired, painted, overhauled, refitted or altered in or about the Club property, including the slips, without prior written approval of the Board or any Management agent.
• LEAKAGE: Each member shall be responsible for pumping his boat or vessel when necessary. Each member shall be responsible for curing forthwith any usual leakage. In the event any boat or vessel sinks in or about the Club property, including the slips, the owner-member of his approved lessee or tenant-owner shall cause it to be repaired or removed within twenty-four (24) hours. In the event the owner-member or his approved lessee or tenant-owner fails to act, the Board or any Management agent shall be empowered to cause the boat or vessel to be repaired or removed, and shall charge the cost of doing so to the owner of the boat or vessel.
• STORAGE: The Club shall provide storage space for the “Off-Season” defined below. Each member shall have the right to storage of his boat or vessel during the Off-Season. The Club shall impose no fee for outdoor storage of one boat for each membership. Indoor storage shall be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a priority given to members who leased indoor storage space during the preceding Off-Season. The Club shall impose reasonable fees to be fixed by the Board for indoor storage. Outdoor storage shall be provided for the remaining members. Any outdoor storage space not used by a member may be leased to non-members. The Board or any Management agent shall maintain a waiting list of members desiring indoor storage space. The Board or any Management agent shall give members notice of a final date for the membership electing to use storage space, before leasing space to non-members. During the “Season” each member shall have the right either to have a boat at his slip or to have a boat stored outdoors without payment of a fee beyond the Club’s regular maintenance fee. The Club may lease indoor and outdoor storage space to members and to the extent that additional space exists, to non-members for a fee established by the Club during both the “Off-Season” and the “Season”. A member who leases out his membership and stores a boat at the club shall be charged storage fees at the rates charged by the Club in the ordinary course of business.
• SEASON: The right of the members to use the slips assigned to their membership is limited to the “Season”. Subject to extraordinary weather, the “Season” shall commence on or about the weekday immediately preceding the Memorial Day holiday weekend and terminate on or about the weekday immediately following the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The balance of the year shall constitute “Off-Season”. In as much as the launching and removal of boats and vessels will require an extended period of time, some members will have the benefit of but not the right to an extended Season, determined as follows. The boats and vessels stored or to be stored on the Club property shall be launched and removed to storage in whatever order the Board or Management agent shall determine at its discretion. Any boats or vessels not stored or to be stored on the Club property shall be delivered by the member for launching and/or transported by the member upon removal from the water, as the case may be, on the date and at the location fixed by the Board or any Management agent in its discretions. The Club shall impose no fee for launching or removing one boat for each membership at our about the respective commencement and termination of the Season. No boats or vessels shall be permitted on the 7.58 acre parcel of Club property located on the northern side of 9L, after the Monday preceding the Memorial Day holiday weekend, without the prior written approval of the Board or any Management agent.
• MOVEMENT OF BOATS AND VESSELS: The Club and any Management agent shall have the right to move any boat or vessel that is placed or permitted to remain in or about any portion of the Club property in violation of the By-Laws or these Rules and Regulations
• STORAGE BUILDINGS: No person shall enter or remain in any storage building or shop unless accompanied by an employee or officer of the Club or any Management agent.
• MAIN OFFICE BUILDING: Any member and any person permitted on the Club property by any member may use the lounge, restrooms and showers in the main building. No parties, meetings, or other organized gatherings shall be held in the main building without written approval of the Board or any Management agent. The Board may impose a reasonable fee as a condition of granting approval. No approval shall be granted unless a member assumes financial responsibility for all costs and expenses incurred by the Club as a result of or in connection with such gathering including without limitation the cost of cleaning.
• INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: All boat owners are required to maintain liability insurance in the amount of not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00), naming the Club as Certificate Holder. Other than Harris Bay Yacht Club personnel, the Boat Owner and the Boat Owner’s immediate family, no person or entity shall be hired or permitted to install any machinery or equipment upon Club’s premises. Harris Bay Yacht Club prohibits any outside laborer to work on boats on the Club’s premises, unless specifically authorized by Harris Bay Yacht Club. Boat Owners and/or Contractors are required to obtain permission from Harris Bay Yacht Club to have repairs performed on their boats. All such contractors are required to provide Harris Bay Yacht Club with certificates of liability and workers’ compensation insurance.

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RULES & REGULATIONS, BY-LAWS

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Declaration First Amendments 1-10

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Yacht Club Condominium Rules and Regulations (Revised and approved March 20, 2019)

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Declaration First Amendment – Marina

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