Members information for Whitstable Yacht Club
Boat parking/equipment storage policy 2009/2010
The aim of the Club is to provide beach parking and equipment storage facilities to all members who want them. This is the Club's allocation and pricing policy. Any queries should be referred to the Hon. Beachmaster, whose decision will be final. The Club reserves the right to move any boat or equipment at any stage.
Beach Parking
To obtain a parking space enter the details on your annual renewal, or new membership application. For boat changes, first contact the Club office. Annual renewal allocations will be made in November by Class Captains, who have been allocated specific sections of the beach by the Beachmaster. Priority will be given to early payers and to regular sailors. Parking plans will be posted on class notice boards in early December. New members and boat changes will be allocated as they arise.
Your boat MUST be identifiable by class and sail number recorded on your membership renewal form. No allocation will be made without these details. A numbered sticker confirming payment and a notification of position on the posted plans will be issued in February or after a change. The sticker MUST be clearly displayed on the transom and the boat must be put in the designated place. Nowhere else is acceptable for sticker or boat.
If you have more than one boat, please indicate on the renewal or new application form which one is most important to you. Regrettably there may not be enough space on the beach for all of them. If you are a family member who has a second boat for the children, please register it in their name.
Boats parked on the beach, should be securely tied down so that they do not become a hazard to others.
When requested, members must move their boats from their parking spaces for Open Meetings. Failure to comply with such a request will result in boats being moved under Club authority. The Club accepts no liability for loss or damage to boats, trolleys, road trailers or other equipment left on WYC premises. Members are reminded of their obligation under the Club rules to take out public liability insurance cover and advised to ensure that suitable insurance provision is also made for physical damage to their boats whilst on Club property. Owners are responsible for returning their boats to the allocated parking space.
Where payment has not been made by allocation time in January, or where ownership cannot be identified, boats may be moved off the beach to an alternative location.
During the year, if changes in your personal or your boat's circumstances occur, please advise the office immediately.
Chalet Park
Boats, for which there is no space on the beach, will go into this overflow area. In addition, members may apply to the Club Manager to park trailers here on the renewal form at the published rate.
Lockers and Sail Racks
Individual lockers and racks will be numbered and allocated by the office after consultation with Class Captains, upon payment of the published fees. Sail bags and loose items such as rudders must be identifiable with your name clearly visible. Where payments have not been made, or where ownership cannot be identified, bags may be moved off the racks to an alternative location. The racks must be cleared at year-end. The Club accepts no responsibility for equipment left on its premises.
Board Racks
The Board Class Captain will allocate board storage racks, giving priority to regular sailors and prompt payers. Members should ensure that their name appears on their allocated rack. Where a storage fee remains unpaid after the beginning of the sailing season, or where ownership cannot be identified, boards will be removed and may be disposed of.
Winter Storage
The Club's facilities are to be cleared at year-end. Owners who wish to obtain exemption, owing to lack of off-site storage facilities, should apply to the Club office who will check that payment for boat parking for the forthcoming season has been made. This will not entitle you to inherit the same parking space. During non racing months masts must be taken down. Masts may be hung from the rafters of Roy's Shed, in certain designated areas, and should not obstruct use of the shed for other purposes.
Please address any queries to your class captain or the beach master.
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