Club Byelaws - Revision history

Richardphillips at 09:02, 2 March 2026

2026-03-02T09:02:28Z

Richardphillips: Add Yard Policy requirement

2024-07-22T13:12:43Z

Add Yard Policy requirement

Richardphillips: Update work Parties rule

2024-07-22T13:11:30Z

Update work Parties rule

Richardphillips at 13:10, 22 July 2024

2024-07-22T13:10:29Z

Richardphillips: Add a one boat rule

2024-07-22T13:09:44Z

Add a one boat rule

Richardphillips: Update the requirement to use the complaints procedure

2024-07-22T13:08:15Z

Update the requirement to use the complaints procedure

Richardphillips: Update rules on payment of club fees

2024-07-22T13:07:29Z

Update rules on payment of club fees

Richardphillips at 13:04, 22 July 2024

2024-07-22T13:04:58Z

Richardphillips at 13:04, 22 July 2024

2024-07-22T13:04:16Z

Richardphillips at 13:03, 22 July 2024

2024-07-22T13:03:38Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:02, 2 March 2026
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	* where an additional boat is a sailing dinghy, canoe or kayak,		* where an additional boat is a sailing dinghy, canoe or kayak,
	* where an additional boat is off station and at the club with the written agreement of Council.		* where an additional boat is off station and at the club with the written agreement of Council.
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		+	===CASC Participation Forms===
		+	31. Completion of a CASC participation declaration as supplied by the Council of Management is a condition of a Club Member being regarded as in good standing for the purposes of Club social privileges. A Club Member who has not submitted a required participation declaration within the specified period will, until such declaration is submitted, be refused access to the Clubhouse bar and other non-sporting social facilities.
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		+	* Any restriction under this byelaw shall be lifted promptly upon submission of the required declaration.
		+	* Refusal of bar or social facilities under this byelaw shall not affect a Member’s right to participate in sporting activities, nor shall it constitute termination or suspension of membership.”
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 (c) No boat may stay in the yard without the express consent of the Yard Master.
 (d) To have your boat lifted in or out, you must apply to the Yard Master who will put your name and boat on a list in the tearoom or website.
 ===Trailers and Boat Frames===

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 ===Work Parties===
-. (a) Each full member shall work for two full days each year in connection with the conduct, repair, maintenance or improvement of the premises, facilities or amenities of the Club or such other duties in relation thereto as maybe notified to the member by the Council. Should any member not work they shall be fined and pay to the Club such amount as shall be decided upon by the Members of the Club at the Annual General Meeting each year and may if they fail to pay the same be suspended or expelled from the membership of the Club.
+. (a) All Members should provide a minimum of 12 hours a year of volunteer input to the running of the club. Council will publish guidance on what activities qualify but this will include work parties, volunteer roles and one off activities such as organising social activities or staffing the welcome desk
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 ===Visitors===
 . (a) A member of any Club recognised by the Royal Yachting Association (a list whereof is contained in the year book of the said association) or any other appropriate yachting association may be authorised to use the premises and facilities of the Club by any Officer of the Club. Such authorisation shall specify between which dates, not being more than 14 days apart, the said person may so use the same.

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 ===One Boat Rule===
 . An adult Member of the club may have only one boat at the club except:
-* where a boat has a mooring at the club in which case it may also have a
+* where a boat has a mooring at the club in which case it may also have a tender which may be stored in the yard,
 * where an additional boat is a sailing dinghy, canoe or kayak,
-* where an additional boat is off station and at the club with the written
+* where an additional boat is off station and at the club with the written agreement of Council.

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:09, 22 July 2024
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	(e) Fishing is not permitted from the pontoon.		(e) Fishing is not permitted from the pontoon.
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		+	===One Boat Rule===
		+	30. An adult Member of the club may have only one boat at the club except:
		+	* where a boat has a mooring at the club in which case it may also have a
		+	* tender which may be stored in the yard,
		+	* where an additional boat is a sailing dinghy, canoe or kayak,
		+	* where an additional boat is off station and at the club with the written
		+	* agreement of Council.

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 ===Complaints===
-. (a) Complaints of any nature relating to the management or use of the Club's premises shall be addressed in writing to the Secretary.
+. (a) Complaints by members shall be addressed in accordance with the Complaints Procedure as may be published and updated by Council from time to time, aligned with the principles of the RYA template.
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 (b) Under no circumstances shall a member personally reprimand an employee of the Club.

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 ===Payment of Club Fees===
-. (a) Unless otherwise stated on invoices, all fees and charges due to the Club must be paid within thirty days and in the case of new members in advance.
+. (a) Unless otherwise stated on invoices, all fees and charges due to the Club must be paid within thirty days of the invoice date.
-(b) Members who do not pay their fees or charges within three months of the invoice date other than by arrangement with the treasurer shall automatically forfeit their membership.
+(b) Any Member who has debts to the Club for any reason, where such sums exceed £50 and are due and payable for a period exceeding three months, shall (unless they have made an arrangement with the Treasurer) automatically cease to be a Member, having been given at least one month’s warning.
-(c) The Council will from time to time prescribe the fees to be paid by members for keeping their craft in the boat yard or on the moorings. The fees shall be per metre per annum in the yard and sheds.
+(c) The Council will from time to time prescribe the fees to be paid by members for keeping their craft in the  boat yard or on the moorings. The fees shall be per metre per annum in the yard and sheds.
 ===Boats, Trailers, Vehicles, Plant and Equipment===

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 a boat is already insured the following requirements apply at next renewal:
-# Canoes and kayaks: insurance not required.
+# '''Canoes and kayaks''': insurance not required.
-# Tenders: separate insurance not required as long as it is covered by the insurance of the vessel to which it belongs, otherwise classed as a dinghy
+# '''Tenders''': separate insurance not required as long as it is covered by the insurance of the vessel to which it belongs, otherwise classed as a dinghy
-# Dinghies and sailing dinghies: £1m in third party and public liability cover
+# '''Dinghies and sailing dinghies''': £1m in third party and public liability cover
-# Trailered boats (which do not have a mooring): £3m in third party and public liability cover and racing cover if participating in club races.
+# '''Trailered boats''' (which do not have a mooring): £3m in third party and public liability cover and racing cover if participating in club races.
-# All other boats: £3m in third party and public liability cover, racing cover if participating in club races, and wreck removal cover.
+# '''All other boats''': £3m in third party and public liability cover, racing cover if participating in club races, and wreck removal cover.
 (l) In the event of any damage occurring to a boat while on the Club's moorings, a GYC Damage Report should be completed as soon as possible and given to the Harbour Master. Damage Report forms are kept in the Harbour Master's office.

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 # I. Canoes and kayaks: insurance not required.
-# II. Tenders: separate insurance not required as long as it is covered by the insurance of
+# II. Tenders: separate insurance not required as long as it is covered by the insurance of the vessel to which it belongs, otherwise classed as a dinghy
-# the vessel to which it belongs, otherwise classed as a dinghy
+# III. Dinghies and sailing dinghies: £1m in third party and public liability cover
-# III. Dinghies and sailing dinghies: £1m in third party and public liability cover
+# IV. Trailered boats (which do not have a mooring): £3m in third party and public liability cover and racing cover if participating in club races.
-# IV. Trailered boats (which do not have a mooring): £3m in third party and public liability
+# V. All other boats: £3m in third party and public liability cover, racing cover if participating in club races, and wreck removal cover.
 (l) In the event of any damage occurring to a boat while on the Club's moorings, a GYC Damage Report should be completed as soon as possible and given to the Harbour Master. Damage Report forms are kept in the Harbour Master's office.