Guelph Community Boating Club

Guelph Community Boating Club

Club Rules and Guidelines

GUELPH COMMUNITY BOATING CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS

As a GCBC member you enjoy the privilege of using the Club’s facilities and activities and must accept the responsibility not to diminish the pleasure of other members. The Club functions only through the cooperation of its members.

CLUB RULES

Some rules are necessary to ensure the enjoyment for all but they have been kept to a minimum. Generally, common sense should prevail.

1. The main gate must be kept locked at all times.

2. Boats, canoes and boards should only be kept in designated locations. If in doubt, ask a board member.

3. Transom stickers must be affixed to your boat/board at all times.

4. Swimming, sunbathing and fishing is not permitted on the main launch docks.

5. Boats should be kept on a trailer or dolly to protect the grass, and must be tied down.

6. Members are responsible for keeping the grass cut around their boat site.

7. Members are responsible for the removal of their garbage from the site.

8. Vehicles are to be parked in the designated areas.

9. Pets must be kept on a leash and owners are responsible to clean up after them.

10. Any behavior that diminishes the enjoyment of the club by others may result in the membership being revoked at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

 

Note: The club is not responsible for members boats or other equipment on the site at any time.

 

GUIDELINES

1. Guests are welcome but if they are frequent visitors (more than twice year), encourage them to become members themselves.

2. All members share responsibility for the site and are encouraged to help maintain it at all times.

3. The Law requires one Canadian-approved PFD or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board. The GCBC strongly encourages that they be worn at all times when under way.

4. Please take any easily removable equipment home with you.

5. Check your boat as soon as possible after a storm to ensure its safety.

CO-OP BOATS

Co-op boats are available on a first come, first served basis. Co-op members must demonstrate adequate sailing skills before using any club owned boat. Co-op members may obtain information from, and report boat repair requirements to Gary Broeze.

email: gtbro@sympatico.ca

Co-op members must have and use their own PFD.

WINTER STORAGE

Hulls should not be left on the site over the winter months. Any hulls still on the site after Nov. 30th will be subject to membership dues for the upcoming year

and the hull will not be released until such dues have been paid.

(rev.2008/11)