General Information

Safety - Adequate personal buoyancy for all crew members shall be worn at all times whilst afloat and be centred above the waist. (The following do not constitute adequate personal buoyancy: Wetsuits, Drysuits or Boardsailing harnesses.) Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times on the beach by children under 12 years of age.

Clothing - From 1st May until 31st October the following minimum requirements are mandatory

Board Sailors

a wet suit that covers the legs, trunk and chest

shoulders and arms shall also be covered, but this need not be in wet suit material

From November 1st until April 30th, or at any other time when International Code Flag 'Y' is flown from the Clubhouse Flagpole, the following minimum requirements are mandatory

Board Sailors

a Winter 'Steamer' or Dry Suit with appropriate thermal undergarments

Dinghy, Multi-hull & Keelboat Sailors

a Full Wetsuit or Dry Suit with appropriate thermal undergarments

Keelboat sailors may be substitute Polar Suits for Wet/Dry Suits.

Sailing Times - Sailing can only take place when the safety boat service is operational, which is indicated by the Club Pennant being flown from the flagstaff. No sailing is allowed when only two black balls are hoisted.

Mondays	No sailing, except Bank Holidays
Tuesdays to Fridays	10:00 to half an hour before sunset
Saturdays	09:30 to 19:00 (half an hour before sunset if earlier)
Sundays - Boats	09:30 to 19:00 (half an hour before sunset if earlier)
Sundays - Sailboards	11:30 to 19:00 (half an hour before sunset if earlier)
Christmas Day	Closed
Boxing Day & New Year's Day	Only whilst racing is taking place.

Where to Sail - You are free to sail anywhere on the reservoir except when one or two black balls are hoisted on the flagstaff (see instruction poster in Wet Bar). Please keep clear of boats that are racing and do not sail through the moorings.

Membership Cards - Membership cards should be carried whenever you visit the club. To safeguard our club licence periodic checks are made. The club operates a NO SMOKING policy inside the building. Your co-operation in these matters would be appreciated.

Boat Stickers - Boat stickers must be stuck to the mast or transom of your boat, so that they can be seen even with the cover in place. Without the sticker your right to use the water will be challenged and your boat will be removed from the boat park.

Sailboard Members - Sailboarders must stick their current membership sticker to their buoyancy aid to prove membership or their right to use the water will be challenged.

Security - Please make sure that boats are covered, securely lashed down and all portable items removed. Lock your car and ensure that all valuable items are out of sight.

Club Duties - It is a condition of membership that all club members carryout at least two club duties per year. All members who race must undertake at least one race management duty per year.