Use of Minnis Bay Sailing Club Boats

The club owns a number of boats which members may hire for a nominal fee:

Topper	Pico	Laser	Laser 2000	Dart 16

Detailed information on the booking and use of the Club Boats can be found on the Club notice board. However, please note the bullet points below:

•    Club boats can only be launched with authority from the Officer Of the Day (OOD).
•    Club boats may only be used by Members who have completed and signed an official booking form copies of which are located on the club sailing notice board.
•    Unless prior arrangement from the sailing committee is sought, club boats will only be allowed on the water in the company of the safety boat and must stay within the club sailing area.
•    The sailing area is deemed to be the old sewer pipe buoy to the West (red), the point (block of flats) to the East and up to 2/3rd’s distance to the South Margate buoy to the North (green).
•    Members should only take out club boats during weather conditions applicable / suitable for their sailing ability (minimum RYA level 2).
•    Club boats are hired entirely at the sailor’s own risk and Minnis Bay Sailing Club accepts no responsibility for injuries or accidents to users.
•    Any damage/breakages MUST be reported as soon as possible on returning to shore and, if deemed to be due to misuse, the member may be asked to contribute to any repair and/or replacement costs.
•    Please look after club boats as though they were your own property. Ask for help when launching and returning to the beach. Do not drag the boats across the rocks or let the sails flog on the beach.
•    Hire fees should be handed over to the Officer of the Day (OOD) when the booking form is completed.
•    No hire fees are charged when the boats are used for training.