PORTSMOUTH YACHT CLUB CLUBHOUSE & DOCK RULES
August 2001
SECTION I - Clubhouse Rules
1. The Clubhouse is for the exclusive use of the members and invited
guests.
2. Children under the age of 12 must wear a life preserver at all
times while on the decks, runways and floats. and must be supervised at
all times.
3. Gasoline, oil or motors are prohibited in the clubhouse proper.
4. The last member out of the Clubhouse is responsible for turning off
the lights and locking all doors and windows. Making sure all
appliances, i.e. gas grills and ovens are off.
5. Limited parking is available on Club property for members only.
Arrangements for overnight or extended parking are to be made with
the Steward and keys must be left with the Steward so car may be
moved if necessary. Vehicles in violation may be subject to towing at
the expense of the owner. The Club assumes no liability for
incorrectly parked vehicle
6. The galley at the Club is available for member use when not
required for a Club function. All Club equipment used will be rinsed
and placed in dishwasher racks. The galley shall be left clean and
orderly.
7. Steward's quarters are off limits.
8. Pets will be allowed on Club property only on a leash and under
the control of an adult. Owners are expected to clean up after their
pets. No pets are allowed in the Clubhouse. (NOTE: NH law prohibits
dogs on premises where food is prepared and served.)
9. No person shall be allowed in the Clubhouse or porch area without
shoes. Appropriate footwear is required on walkways and floats as
posted. Absolutely no high heels or bare feet on pier or floats.
10. Smoking IS NOT permitted in the Clubhouse. Smoking IS permitted
on the screened porch and sun deck areas.
SECTION II - Docks, Floats & Mooring Rules
1. The runway and floats are essential parts of the Club equipment and
shall be used with discretion at all times. The fuel float shall be
used only to take on fuel and water and then only as long as necessary
for such purposes.
2.The immediate up-river float length shall be left free for passenger
or cargo loading or unloading. During operating hours, boats shall
not lie on the face of the dock for longer than one hour and then only
while attended. Extended tie-up during operating hours will be at the
discretion of the Dockmaster.
3. Overnight members or guests authorized by the Dock Master to
lay over night on the face of the dock shall depart no later than
08:00 hours the following day. No visiting yacht in excess of 40
feet shall be allowed overnight tie-up on the face of the dock.Water
and electricity are available to visiting yachts at a fee t o be
determined by the Board of Directors.
4. Club river moorings are available to visiting yachtsmen on a space
available basis at prevailing rates. No visiting yacht shall be
permitted to lay on any Club mooring for more than six (6)
consecutive nights without prior approval of the Rear Commodore.
5. Portsmouth Yacht Club assumes no liability for damage to any
visiting yacht while either docked or moored at any Club facility.
6. Members will be allowed, on a space available basis, two free
nights of dockage/mooring between docks in and opening night, and
between closing night and docks out.
7. The docks and floats are for the primary use of boating. No
fishing, swimming or water skiing of any kind will be permitted.
8. Mooring and dock fees will be reviewed and set annually by the
Board of Directors.
9. Rules pertaining to slip waiting list
a. Members wishing to rent a slip are required to file an application,
in writing, to the Rear Commodore, who maintains the slip waiting
list. Standing on the list shall be in chronological order of
receipt.
b. Any vacant slip shall be offered to applicants in the order of
the applicant's standing on the slip waiting list. Notification will
be by written correspondence. Applicant will notify the Rear
Commodore within 10 days if he/she chooses to accept the slip, and
make full payment for the slip within 3 days of such notification. If
an applicant refuses a slip, his/her standing on the list will not be
affected. The fee for other than full season rental will be
determined by daily proration of the full season (docks in to docks
out) fee.
c. A member now renting a slip, who wishes to move to another slip
shall file an application and have their name added to the slip
waiting list.
d. The Rear Commodore shall, on or about 1 April, mail a copy of
the current slip waiting list to the membership
10. Rules pertaining SEASONAL SLIP RENTALS:
a. All boats on the 1990 slip occupancy list will retain occupancy
eligibility until a boat change is made. A new boat will comply with
rated slip size criteria as specified in rules #7-d, e, f and g
without exception.
b. The rental fee for the slip shall be for the full rated length of
the slip.
c. Payment for the slips is for the season (docks in to docks out)
and, if a boat is sold, the Club is not liable for rebate. Failure
to fill the slip for one full season and before 1 June of the next
season, regardless of slip fee payment, shall render the slip vacant.
d. Rated lengths of slips are:
Slips A - G: 32 feet (min. 25.6 feet)
Slips H - J: 28 feet (min. 22.4 feet)
Slips K 34 feet (min. 27.2 feet)
Slip L 30 feet (min. 24.0 feet)
Slips M - N 36 feet (min. 33.6 feet)
SLIP O: 36 feet (min. 33.6 feet)
SLIP P: 25 feet (min. 20 feet)
Slip Q: 23 feet (min. 18.5 feet)
Slips V - Z - 24 feet (min. 19.2 feet)
e. Length of boat is based on length from bowsprit or anchor platform
to transom, rear of swim platform or aft most dimension of outdrive
or outboard motor. If outboard is stowed in the up position this
becomes the aft most dimension.
f. The beam of a boat shall not extend into the usable space of
adjoining slip with fenders extended on either side of the boat, and
shall not render that slip unusable by another member's boat
presently assigned to the adjoining slip.
g. The beam of a boat moving into a boat slip shall not render that
slip unusable by another member's boat presently assigned to the
adjoining slip, and in no case may more than one-half of the usable
slip space be used by either boat.
h. Slip occupants are requested to notify the staff when their slip is
to be vacant for extended periods. The Club may rent vacant slips
during these periods. Income from interim rental goes to the Club
i. Renters of slips for the season where any boat is to be placed
shall show proof of $300,000 liability insurance before occupying the
slip. This shall be done by forwarding a copy of the insurance binder
to the Rear Commodore.
j. The rear Commodore shall, on or about 1 April, mail a copy of
the current slip occupancy list to the membership.
k. The Rear Commodore or officer of the bridge as directed by the
Board of Directors has the ultimate authority for slip assignments.
Boats meeting the criteria as specified in the House and Dock Rules,
Section II #7 i.e. length, beam, or draft, that may endanger the
integrity of the dock/slips by going aground at low tide or
infringing on the safe docking of another vessel, may be denied
dock/slip privileges. Changing depths due to sediment deposits may
effect slip assignments.
11. All boats and dinghies left in the way of the float hauling
operation will result in a hauling charge payable to the Club by the
owner.
12. Rules pertaining to DINGHY SPACE
a. Dinghy space availability and seasonal rental fee shall be set
and approved by the Board of Directors.
b. Dinghies shall not exceed 12 feet in length.
c. Dinghies must be registered with the Club Steward and display an
identification tag provided by the Club.
10. Seasonal slip rental fees and locker fees shall be established by
the Board of Directors. Fees are due January 01, and must be paid no
later than March 01. Failure to pay these fees for any reason will
result in loss of the slip or locker
11. Rafting of yachts on the face of the dock will be at the discretion
of the Steward.
12. Overnight dockage fees apply from docks in to docks out.
13. Rules pertaining to refueling of vessels
a. The fuel pumps at the Clubhouse shall be in operation only during
posted hours.
b. During the refueling of any vessel, all persons and crew must
debark from said vessel except for the person refueling the boat, and
it may not be done by a Club employee
c. The Portsmouth Yacht Club staff will observe all safety
precautions during any and all refueling efforts, and assume no
liability for damage to vessels refueling. They may shut off the
pumps if these rules are not followed.
d. Smoking is not permitted on the fuel dock or in the dock house.
e. Charging of fuel or supplies may only be done on a credit card
accepted by the Club
14. The area of operation of the Club launch includes Hart's Cove, the
Sound Basin and Jones Cove, Pepperrell Cove, Back channel, and
Causeway area.
15. The House & Dock committee, through the Rear Commodore, reserves
the right to present to the Board of Directors for approval, items not
specifically covered in the House & Dock rules but which can be
classified as "special circumstances" whereby the overall "good of
the Club" is best served by an affirmative decision regardless of
past practice and without prejudicing future actions.
SECTION II - Functions & Clubhouse Rental Rules
1. The Club will not be responsible for loss of personal clothing,
valuables or equipment from Club property.
2. The chain and lock will be removed from the chain link fence gate
to allow egress from the east porch area to the parking lot during all
Club functions and activities as required by the New Castle Fire
Department.
3. The Clubhouse is available for private parties during weekdays when
not being used for Club functions or Club sponsored functions.
Application by a member for such use shall be made on the official
application form, and presented together with the rental fee to the
Vice Commodore for approval. In the absence of the Vice Commodore,
action shall be taken by the Board of Directors. Applications for times
other than Mondays or Thursdays will require Board approval. The
application form states current rental fees and regulations for use of
the Clubhouse.
The member will:
a. Be present at all times for the duration of the private party.
b. Hire a police officer for security if 50 or more people are
present.
c. Acknowledge that Club members who are not invited guests have
rights of access to parts of the Clubhouse not being used by the
private party.
d. Be responsible for the conduct of guests, secure and leave the
premises in good condition, and make restitution for any damages
resulting from the party.
4. All Club and private functions shall terminate by 12:00 midnight.
5. All fees shall be set by the Board of Directors as required, and
the fee schedule published and prominently displayed
SECTION IV - Rules Regarding Employees
1. Yacht Club employees receive direction for daily activities from
the Steward. The Club Steward reports only to the Rear Commodore for
his direction. In the absence of the Rear Commodore, or if
circumstances warrant, the Vice Commodore or the Commodore may provide
direction.
2. Yacht Club employees are accountable only to the Rear Commodore,
and may not be reprimanded by a Club member. Complaints of any kind
may be made to the appropriate Flag Officer, or in their absence, to
the Steward.
3. Club employees shall not work for Club members during their
scheduled work hours
SECTION V - Rules Regarding Special Function - Docks I and Docks Out.
1. During special club functions, such as Docks In and Docks Out,
special attention must be placed on safety. in the operation of the
floating and placement of the docks children may be permitted to
participate provided they are under the constant supervision of an
adult. In the case of inclement weather children may be excluded for
safety reasons. This decision will be the responsibility of the Rear
Commodore. Members riding the floats are encouraged to wear a life vest
at all times.
