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PCYC RULES, REGULATIONS & POLICIES
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The following rules, regulations and policies have been adopted by the Board of trustees so all members can enjoy the many facilities, activities, and privileges available at Port Clinton Yacht Club.
Suggestions to improve any of these rules, regulations and policies are welcome and should be made in writing to the Commodore.

I. GENERAL REGULATIONS

  1. No member may, by their personal conduct or that of their guests, disturb or interfere with the rights of any other member to enjoy the facilities of this club.  This rule requires that responsible people make responsible compromise.

  2. Between 11 PM and 7 AM, excessive noise, including loud talking, is not permitted.

  3. No pets of any type are permitted on the docks, grounds or moored boats at anytime for any reason.

  4. Waste and refuse shall be placed in the containers provided.

  5. All vehicles will be parked in the areas provided.

  6. Overnight occupancy or camping is prohibited except on boats moored at club docks.

  7. No fireworks or firearms on the grounds at anytime.

  8. No swimming is permitted in the lagoon.  All who are not strong swimmers are requested to wear an approved PFD when near the water.

  9. Members and guests shall be responsible for any loss or damage to their personal property on the club premises.

  10. The Flag Officers, Trustees and club employees are authorized to enforce all rules and regulations

  11. GUESTS

1. Guests shall be accompanied at all times by a member or person entitled to club privileges as defined in the constitution.
2. Guests shall abide by all rules, regulations and policies.
3. Visiting Yachtsmen paying for overnight dockage are considered guests for all purposes, except, they need not be accompanied by a member or person entitled to club privileges and they do not pay a guest fee.
4. Members of recognized affiliated yacht clubs not paying for overnight dockage shall be allowed privileges of the bar and lounge only.

II. DOCK & BOAT REGULATIONS

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  1. All dock-holders must comply with the rules and regulations mailed with the annual dues statement and listed again below.  Violation of any of these rules and regulations may result in the loss of dock privileges by action of the Board of Trustees.

  2. Total dockage must be paid by January 1st. Reassignment of all unpaid docks will be made February 1st without further notice.

  3. Dock assignments are made by, and subject to change at the discretion of the Dockage Committee  and Board of Trustees in the best interest of the club.  Any member not holding dock space at PCYC, but requesting dockage, will be placed on the waiting list in the order of their years of continuous membership in PCYC.  This preferential placement on the dockage waiting list shall be a privilege which may be exercised one time only.                  

1. Each boat must use the space assigned by the Dockage Committee.
2. No one shall allow another boat owner to use his/her dock without permission of the Dockage Committee or Dock master.
3. Only one boat is permitted in each dockage space for overnight mooring except inflatable and personal; watercraft not exceeding 10    feet in length.  Also permission must be granted by adjacent well mate
4. Dinghies or small boats must be kept overnight on the racks provided or on trailers in the dry storage area, excepting inflatables described above.  The owners of these craft are to advise the dockage committee of their intentions and are responsible for paying the rack or dry storage fee.  These craft are not to be stored anywhere else on the premises.
5. Houseboats, regardless of hull design shall not be permitted.
6. Dock charges for members will be at the current per foot rate and will be based on the longer of the length of the dock or the length of the boat, with the length of the boat to include bow pulpits and swim platforms.

   D. Visiting yachtsmen who are members of a yacht club affiliated with the I.L.Y.A. are welcome, if dockage is available.

1. The Dock master will make all dock assignments for visiting yachtsmen.
2. Overnight dockage charges are at the rate of $1.50 per foot per night.
3. Visiting yachtsmen are limited to three (3) visits per season
4. Dock-holders who vacate their dockage space overnight are requested to notify the Dock master so that the space may be used for visiting yachtsmen.
5. Non-dock-holder members who desire temporary overnight dockage shall be charged at the rate of $.35 per foot per night.

     E. Boat owners will be responsible for the conduct of their family and guests.

1. No unnecessary lengthy running of engines is permitted at any time.
2. Halyards on sailboats must be tied at night so they do not create disturbing noise.
3. Non-members shall not remove a boat from the dock unless accompanied by a member or person entitled to club privileges.

     F. Boat owners must maintain their dockage space and adjacent area in a neat and clean manner
1. Dock boxes shall conform to the approved design of the Dockage Committee.  They shall be rectangular in shape, approximately 50" by 27" by 33" high or ski box in shape, approximately 75" long x 24" wide X 21" high, white in color and kept in good clean condition.
2. If additional risers are needed they will be installed by the club at the owner's expense.
3. If bow line hangers are requested, they will be installed by the club at the owner's expense.
4. Utilities (water, power, and phone) shall be obtained by proper connection at the shore.  Direct connection to any service is not permitted.
5. Utility supply lines, if run along docks, must be neat, completely visible and above the normal water level.  They must be removed by the date of the fall Work Party or when the dock is vacated for the winter or they will be removed by the club at the owner's expense.
6. All docking gear and accessories must be removed by the date of the Fall Work Party or when the dock is vacated for the winter or they will be removed by the club at the owner's expense.
7. All boats must be moored bow in.

     G. Absolutely no wake in the lagoon.  Everyone is responsible for damage caused by their wake.

     H. No refuse will be discharged in the water.

     I. Fueling of boats at club docks is prohibited.

     J. Docks, dock facilities and dock services shall not be used for commercial purposes.

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III. BAR AND CLUB HOUSE REGULATIONS

  1. The bar shall be open on such days and between such hours as the Board of Trustees shall determine and so advise the membership.

  2. Alcohol consumed on the grounds must be purchased from the bar.  All drinks taken outside must be in plastic.  Members and guests are welcome to consume their own alcohol on their own vessels.

  3. No alcoholic beverages shall be served to an intoxicated person.  The bartenders shall have absolute discretion in enforcing this rule.

  4. No books, trophies, furnishings or equipment owned by PCYC may be taken from club premises unless approved by the Rear Commodore.

  5. No bathing suits, tank tops, or bare feet are permitted by anyone in the clubhouse.  When entering the clubhouse, please remove all hats and caps.

IV. CHILDREN

  1. The club cannot be responsible for the safety of your children.  Please accompany small children around the danger areas, such as docks, bathing beach, swimming pool and playground.

  2. Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children.  Please admonish them against destruction of and damage to club and member's property.

  3. Children 16 years of age or under must vacate the clubhouse and premises by 10:00 PM, unless their parent or guardian is present

  4. Persons under the age of 21 years shall not be permitted to remain in the Bar Room.

  5. A room is provided for use by the children.  It is monitored by camera.

V. RENTAL POLICY

  1. All use of club facilities for special parties, including those subject to rentals, and the use of the kitchen, is to be controlled by a rental agent appointed by the Commodore.  The rental agent is subject directly to the Board of Trustees.

  2. All rental requests should be made in writing by the member and within a reasonable time to allow approval of the Board of Trustees.

  3. No rental of bar or lounge.  These facilities are for the use of club members and guests only.

  4. Rental rates may be obtained from the rental agent.

  5. The use of bar services by persons, groups or organizations shall be governed by State Liquor Regulations and PCYC regulations.

Jim Widmer, Rental Agent - Click for Printable Rental Form

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PCYC SWIMMING POOL RULES & POLICIES

  1. ELIGIBILITY FOR POOL PRIVILEGES ... MEMBERS

The swimming pool is available to the following:
  1. The member and spouse
  2. The member's sons and daughters as defined in Club Membership
  3. The member's grandchildren under age 18.
Prior to opening of the pool each season, the member shall file names of all persons to be accorded privileges as outlined above.

B. ELIGIBILITY FOR POOL PRIVILEGES ... GUESTS

Members may bring guests, however, a member may bring the same guest only 5 times per year.  Children of members under 18  may bring one guest during the hours of pool opening.  Special permission may be granted for more than one guest at a time upon application to the Pool Chairman.  The guest fee will be $3.00 FOR EACH REGISTRATION.  Season houseguest privileges can be obtained by application to the Pool Chairman.  The fee is $25.00 for the season for each houseguest privilege requested.  Registration shall include the name and address of the guest and the name of their host member.  Guests must be accompanied into the pool area by the host member to sign the register.

C. AGE LIMITS

Lifeguards are not babysitters!  Children cannot be left at the pool unattended unless they are of sufficient size, strength and swimming skill to safely care for themselves, as determined by the lifeguards on duty.  Children under 10 years of age will not be allowed in the pool area unless accompanied by parent or adult supervisor, or unless they have passed tests given by the lifeguards or pool supervisor proving their ability to swim well enough to handle themselves.  The supervising adult shall at all times be prepared to enter the pool in the event the child under his or her supervision experiences any difficulty in the water.

D. LENGTH OF SEASON

The pool will be officially open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, unless otherwise notified.

E. HOURS OF POOL OPENING

The pool will be officially open from 12 Noon until 8:00 PM., at which hours lifeguards will be on duty.  The pool will be open for adults from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM with prior arrangements made at the pool desk.  The pool will be closed to all persons from 10:00 PM until 11:00 AM.  From 11:00 AM to 12 noon, the pool will be open for adults only, with a lifeguard on duty.  No one, excepting adults 18 years and older, is permitted in the pool area before 12 noon or after 8:00 PM.  Children are not permitted in the pool area anytime when there is no authorized lifeguard on duty.  THERE WILL BE NO SWIMMING WITHOUT A LIFEGUARD ON DUTY!!!!!  On the hour, all children 17 and under, will be required to leave the pool for a 15 minute rest period.  Adults may use the pool during rest periods.

 

F. SAFETY RULES

1. Showers are encouraged before entering the water.  Soap and hot water showers must be taken if requested by a lifeguard or pool supervisor.
2. Anyone with an open cut, sore or abrasion, eye, ear or nose infection, any communicable rashes or disease, will be barred from the use of the pool.
3. No one in the pool area alone.
4. No running, pushing or horseplay in the pool enclosure.
5. Only one person on diving boards at a time and NO diving from the sides of boards.  Diving area is for diving only, however, divers must look out for swimmers.
6. No diving from sides in the shallow end of the pool.  Diving is allowed in the deep end of the pool only.
7. No food allowed in the pool or in the pool enclosure.  Beverages permitted in approved containers.
8. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the pool enclosure.  For club sponsored events, permission to serve alcoholic beverages in the pool enclosure may be requested from the Board of Trustees.
9. Do not engage the lifeguards in extended conversation.
10. The club will not be responsible for the loss of any personal items or belongings.

G. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

The lifeguards on duty are responsible for enforcing the rules.  They have the authority to eject from the pool and enclosure any person who violates the pool rules, or behaves in a manner detrimental to the safety and enjoyment of others.  The Pool Chairman shall impose penalties as directed by the Board of Trustees.

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PCYC TENNIS COURT RULES

1. Tennis shoes must be worn on the courts.

2. Tennis courts will be used ONLY FOR TENNIS (No skateboards, bicycles, roller-skates or the like.)

3. Each guest is limited to five tennis sessions per year.  No charge for guests.

4. Playing time rules are as follows:

Playing time is limited to one hour per player per day.
Court times available will be posted in the early AM the previous day.
Players must register for one hour per day, up to one day in advance.
Walk-on time must be registered before going on court.
All players in each group must register.
If you are not on the court by 10 minutes after your reserved time, you have forfeited your time.
Persons under 16 years of age  are not permitted advanced registration during June, July or August, on weekdays from 4 PM to dark, or all day Saturdays and Sundays.

5. Proper tennis etiquette will be followed at all times.

6. This is a Club Facility and the rules should be followed by the players on the honor system.  Playing members may enforce the rules.  Any unresolved differences should be reported to the Tennis Committee.

7. Courts will be locked each evening at dark.
 

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