General Rules and Procedures

(to be followed by all Club members and guests at all times)

Skipper and Crew

• Obey the Dockmaster’s instructions at all times.

• Life jackets will be worn by skipper and all crew members at all times.

• All crew should wear proper clothing, including closed-toe shoes (no bare feet); No shirts, no shoes, no lifejackets – no service!

• No smoking on or near boats or sails.

• No alcohol allowed.

• Backpacks subject to search.

• No pets.

• No children under 10, unless special permission is granted.

• No fishing off the boats.

• $5 guest fee required for non-members; individuals may be guests of a member no more than once a month.

• $10 flat fee for any boat with a motor (to help offset fuel and maintenance cost)

Conditions and Sailing Restrictions

• Boats will be towed out on weekends.

• Boats do not leave the Harbor during a Northerly breeze.

• Boats are to be brought in at the first sign of a Northerly breeze or any time the conditions exceed your ability or skill level.

• At no time should sailors attempt to sail under the bridge.

• Boats will not sail during Wednesday night races.

• Boat heel not to exceed 20 degrees; the boat must be de-powered.  Do not abuse sails by excessive luffing.

• Boats do not leave the Harbor when waves are breaking at harbor mouth.

• Boats do not go out when visibility is less than 1 mile (mile buoy must be visible from harbor, or sailors must return when visibility decreases).

• No tying up to non-University docks.

• 2 hour time limit for the Santa Cruz 27s

Care and Use of Equipment

• Boats are not to be left with sails up; don’t rig until you’re ready to go.

• Boats are to be scrubbed with soap and water after every use.

• All rubbish must be removed from boat.

• All sails must be properly folded and stowed in bags.

• Complete check-out form and check out with Dockmaster for final equipment return approval.

• Skipper and/or crew are responsible for any missing equipment upon return of boat.

Boating Club Member Responsibilities

• Know and follow the rules listed here.

• Know and follow the rules of the road.

• Know when your membership expires.

• Keep your dues current.

• Return boats on time (within the 2-hour limit) and allow enough time to have the boats unrigged by closing.  You will be charge $20 per hour for any time over closing time that you are late (returning and/or unrigging the boat).

• You are responsible for the actions and safety of your crew/guests.

• You are responsible for reporting all accidents or needed repairs to the Dockmaster upon return.

Classification Levels

Please review the tables below to find out whether you meet the Club’s requirements for using dinghies or keelboats.

Note:  Crew may be required to pass a written crew test to assess their boating skills.

Keelboat-Specific Rules and Procedures

• All rules under General Rules/Procedures (above), plus:

• Minimum of three (3) people per boat; maximum five (5) on boats under 30 feet.

• Rinse spinnaker pole and sheets after use.

• Check with Dockmaster to make sure boat is properly secured.

* Level 3 = Sailing Team

Dinghy-Specific Rules and Procedures

• All rules under General Rules/Procedures (above), plus:

• No standing or sitting on boats while on dock.

• When putting boats into the water, remember to lift stern up and over carpeted area.

• Rigging to be done only when boat is in water and tied to dock.

• Centerboard to be all the way up and rudder in boat before bringing boat onto dock.

• Lines and sheets to be neatly coiled and stowed.

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