Using the Fleet
Once you succesfully pass the check out you will have access to the fleets you have been approved on. Each Fleet Captain is responsible of Rigging Clinics and On Water checkouts and they may delegate these to be led by experienced fleet sailors.
All fleets are available for your use from dawn until dusk, some fleets are available all year round and others can be available during the winter upon request. There is a computerized boat sign-out system in the club room. Please remember to sign the boat back in! Remember, you are approved only for the types of boats indicated in your membership profile. If you feel there is an error in your profile, please talk to your Sailing Directors or the corresponding Fleet Captain.
A few considerations:
- Members can take out boats for up to 2 hours at a time (if no one is waiting for your boat, you are welcome to sign it out for another two hours)
- Stay on shore until dawn; return before dark.
- Always wear lifejacket, wetsuit and bring a paddle.
- Know your capabilities and stay within your limits
- Check the chart on the wall outside the clubroom. It shows recommended wind speed limits for various skill levels and boats.
- Never go out with more than 20 knots.
- Handle with care! Please be extra careful with our boats.
- All boats and equipment need to be rinsed off and returned as they were found.
- Any damage should be reported immediately using the computerized reporting system in the clubroom.
- You are welcome to take out a guest as outlined in our guest policy.
- Further safety links and member responsibilities are available here
The two-hour policy is in place to help to ensure that no one gets stuck on shore on a beautiful day, not to limit your enjoyment. Use your judgment; don’t plan your marathon sails for those warm, breezy weekend days when everyone in the club will be visiting. If you want to stay out longer, stop by the club first to see whether anyone is waiting for your boat. If not, you are welcome to sign it out for another two hours.
On those rare days when you can not immediately get the boat that you want, you can reserve it with our sign-out system. You will be able to predict with some accuracy when you should be on the beach to intercept the returning sailor. You will be very popular if you are ready to take over the craft as soon as it is beached, saving the returning member the need to land, de-rig, clean and stow the equipment.
What to Wear
What to Bring
Guest Policy