WALTON AND FRINTON YACHT CLUB
BYELAWS
(Updated January 2017)WALTON & FRINTON YACHT CLUB BYELAWS
General Rules of Conduct: Members are expected to respect and observe the Club’s rules, byelaws and customs. When admitted to other clubs by virtue of their membership of W&FYC, they are expected to respect such clubs’ rules and customs and to uphold the good name of the Club.
Etiquette: Members are expected to behave with courtesy, consideration and integrity and not to act in any way that may discredit the Club or bring it into disrepute.
Guests: Members are responsible for the suitability of any guests they may introduce. A member must sign in guests to the Visitors’ Book and visitors must comply with Rule 12 (Guests).
Visiting Yachtsmen and Yachtswomen: from recognised yacht clubs should make themselves known to Club personnel (Bar Staff or Office Staff) and sign the Visitors’ Book.
Children: Young people under 16 are welcome in the Clubhouse under the control of a responsible adult. For their own safety, and to avoid annoyance to others, unsupervised or unruly children may not be permitted to stay. Because of the nature of the site, children under five must be under adult supervision at all times. Unaccompanied young people under 16 may only use the lift with the permission of Club personnel.
Children in the Bar: Under the direct control of an adult and provided his or her behaviour does not affect the comfort of others, a young person under 18 may be in The John Apthorp Bar, but not in the vicinity of the bar counter, children under 12 before 21:00 only. Otherwise, children may enter and approach the bar counter for the purpose of making purchases. The duty bartender or his, or her, representative is empowered to ask for a child to leave The John Apthorp Bar should his, or her, behaviour be inappropriate.
Opening Hours: The Clubhouse is normally open between the hours of 08:00 and 22:30. The Bar is open at times published in the Year Book, or at such other hours as may be decided by the General Committee subject to any restrictions imposed from time to time by the Licensing Authority.
Food: Members and visitors wishing to eat are advised to check menu availability in advance.
Dress Code: is generally informal. Dirty or wet gear should not be worn in the Clubhouse other than in the changing areas. Swimsuits are unacceptable anywhere in the Clubhouse apart from the changing areas.
Gentlemen - No headgear or sleeveless tops may be worn when using the Clubhouse rooms. Bare chests are unacceptable in the clubhouse (apart from in the changing areas).
Dogs: are not permitted in the Clubhouse, except for Assistance Dogs and must be kept on a lead whilst on Club and Trust property. (Dogs may be tethered outside the Clubhouse for short periods only, and provided with water and shade.)
Smoking: including the use of electronic cigarettes is not permitted inside the Clubhouse or on the decking.
Quay: Visitors may moor alongside the quay for a maximum of two hours and must not obstruct the channel leading to Bedwells quays and slipways. Club Members may stay for longer periods subject to permission from a Club Officer.
Club Launches: are only to be used for official Club purposes except with the permission of a Club Officer.
Club Dinghy: may be used for a maximum period of 30 minutes.
Cars: shall be parked so as not to cause an obstruction to others. Cars being left for more than a few hours should be parked on the east perimeter wall of the Yacht Basin.
Mobile Telephones: Members and visitors are requested to have their telephones and other electronic equipment on silent mode in the Clubhouse, and to take calls outside the building so as not to disturb others dining or using the bar
Alcohol: No person under the age of 18 may consume alcohol on the Club premises or at any Club function.
Business on Club Premises: Members may entertain business clients or colleagues, with the proviso that such activities are conducted discreetly and without disturbance to other members. Members are however, reminded that openly soliciting for business on Club premises is not permitted.
Private function: Bookings for a private function must be made through the Club Office or Bar and Catering Manager. Reasonable facilities shall remain available for use by Members.
All Members’ Boats: (including dinghies and tenders) must carry Third Party Liability Insurance when on Club premises and when being used for Club activities
January 2017