LAST AMENDED: 31/05/2009
1. APPLICATION
The Byelaws shall be read in conjunction with the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club Constitution.
2. GARAGES
2.1 Should a tenant cease to be a member of the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club, the garage shall revert to the Club, and the committee will re-allocate the same according to a waiting list.
2.2 Should a tenant sell his / her yacht, the garage shall revert to the Yacht Club, and the committee will re-allocate the same according to a waiting list.
2.3 Tenants shall be boat owners.
2.4 Application for a garage shall be in writing lodged with the Secretary.
2.5 Private arrangements relating to changing of hands shall not be permitted.
2.6 Should a garage "owner" sell his/her yacht, this would not allow the new owner automatic privy to the said garage.
2.7 The principle owner of the garage must be seen to be active at the club. If the committee is of the opinion that the principle owner is not making justifiable use of the garage, the committee may, at its discretion, request the principle owner to vacate the garage, and shall then re-allocate the garage according to the waiting list for garages.
3. MOORINGS
3.1 It shall be understood that the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club allocates water space subject to availability. Ground tackle shall be the responsibility of individual owners.
3.2 The Saldanha Bay Yacht Club Committee shall cause an underwater inspection and clean to be tasked twice per annum, the cost borne by the owners. Ultimate responsibility lies with the owners to ensure that their moorings, including shacklings, are maintained and in good working order.
3.3 Moorings shall be used for at least 8 months per annum, failing which the Committee may rescind the water space and re-allocate to another applicant.
3.4 When a yacht changes ownership, the water space shall not automatically be afforded to the new owner. The new owner shall apply for the said water space by written application to the committee within 30 consecutive days of the sale.
3.5 The committee will consider the application and allocate water space taking cognisance of inter alias
a) Other applications for water space.
b) The committee will not cause the new owner to vacate the Club provided that he has been a long-standing member.
c) New members shall be subject to a waiting list.
d) Should other water space be allocated in favour of another applicant the costs of relocating the ground tackle/s shall be borne by the applicant, as the case may be.
4. JETTIES
4.1 The Saldanha Bay Yacht Club jetties have been enlarged for the convenience of members. The trot moorings may be used for an overnight stay provided a crew member is available to move the boat back to its mooring should weather conditions change. Except in cases of emergency, boats shall not be left unattended on the trot moorings.
The other jetty space is for boats > 9 metres. Consideration to the needs of other members requiring jetty space should be given at all times. Under no circumstances should boats be left unattended in this area. It is expected of any boats using these sides of the jetty to actively participate in club activities (race / cruise / rescue) and not to merely use the facility as a walk-on mooring.
4.2 The Saldanha Bay Yacht Club cannot provide marina facilities. The electric power supply on the jetty has been installed solely to assist members to make repairs on boats and is not intended for marina-style living. No electric power may be taken to boats for any purpose other than for repairs.
4.3 The jetties may not be occupied over Xmas, Easter or other week-ends for maintenance purposes. This type of occupation should only take place during the week. Even then, consideration should be given to other members requiring jetty space.
5. TENDERS
Tenders should be removed from the water every weekend except if the member will be using his tender during the following week. Tenders left unattended for
> 14 days will be made available to other members for use.
6. FRESH WATER
6.1 Fresh water must be used sparingly in the showers and kitchen.
6.2 Hoses on the jetty and hard may only be used to clean boats if equipped with a nozzle to control the flow of water. Water should be used sparingly and preferably the scrubbing of decks should be done using seawater. Fresh water may be used for rinsing off the decks only. Alternatively washing should be done using fresh water in a bucket.
6.3 Under no circumstances may hoses be used to wash cars. Any washing of cars should be done using a bucket.
7. PRESCRIBED FEES
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ENTRANCE
FEE |
S.A. SAILING
AFFILIATION FEE |
ANNUAL FEES / SUBSCRIPTIONS |
Family member |
R516.00 |
R300.00 |
R671.00 |
Ordinary member |
R516.00 |
R200.00 |
R563.00 |
Student member (scholar)
Student member (tertiary) |
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R40.00
R60.00 |
R103.00
R103.00 |
Country member |
R516.00 |
R80.00 |
R334.00 |
* Associate member |
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R80.00 |
R209.00 |
* Absentee member |
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R80.00 |
R209.00 |
Sailing School Membership per boat |
R516 per school |
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R1 835.00 |
Open Dinghy Parking |
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R104.00 |
Parking on the Hard |
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R311.00 |
Lock up Shed Space |
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R125.00 |
Mooring Fee per meter length o.a. |
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R84.00 |
Ski-Boat/Rubber Duck – slipway fee p.a. |
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R210.00 |
Mooring Survey Fee |
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R598.00 |
Garages (not available) |
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R836.00 |
Portnet Registration Fee
(only available once Safety Certificate is produced)
- Craft over 6 meters length
- Craft under 6 meters length |
R237.00
R119.00 |
* Only available to Family or Ordinary members of 5 years standing |
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7.1 Slipping and Applicable Fees
7.1.1 Members - R37.41 per metre rounded upwards to the nearest R10-00 = R37.00
7.1.2 Non -members
Yachts less than 9m = R779-00 plus R73 per day for the first 7 days thereafter R221 per day
Yachts over 9m = R992-00 plus R73 per day for the first 7 days thereafter R221 per day
7.1.3 Large cats - use of winch (no cradle / trailer) = R1418-00 plus R73/day
7.1.4 Members - use of winch and slipway (own trailer/cradle) = R73.00 (R36.50 out and R36.50 in).
7.1.5 Non-members - use of winch and slipway (own trailer/cradle) = R147.00 (R73.50 in and R73.50 out)
7.1.6 Ski Boats - use of slipway i.r.o. non-members = R43.00/slipping.
7.1.7 It shall be understood that use of the cradle is subject to availability and according to a booking list to be monitored by the club managers.
7.1.8 Use of the cradle - cradle hire can be booked for a maximum period of 5 working days inclusive of 2 weekends, ie boat out on a Friday and back in the water 2 Sundays thereafter. Payment is to be made in advance. If this period is exceeded, the boat owner will then pay an additional fee of R110.00 per day for every day exceeded.
7.1.9 It shall be understood that the cradle may be vacated at short notice in cases of absolute emergency e.g. holes / sinking yachts etc.
7.1.10 The committee undertakes to provide a winch driver. Crew for handling lines etc. shall be supplied by the skipper. The skipper shall request, in writing, the services of a winch driver 7 days prior to slipping / launching.
7.1.11 The parking fee for the Flying Fifteen Class includes the use of the small rope winch (which the Class donated and maintains).
7.2 Visitors Fees
7.2.1 Local yachts - R4.50 per metre per day plus R19-00 per person per day.
7.2.2 Local yachts – live aboard fee –an amount of R194 per person per month will apply for the use of clubhouse and shower facilities.
7.2.3 Foreign yachts - First 10 days free thereafter as per 7.2.1
7.2.4 Yachts at anchor are exempt from the R4.50 per metre per day mooring fee but will be charged R19.00 per person per day.
7.2.5 Boat owners who employ contractors to carry out repairs to their boats and where these contractors overnight at the club will be charged a visitors fee of R19.00 per person per day.
7.2.6 SBYC members who keep their yachts elsewhere but “visit” the club for a period of time and are moored on a club mooring will be charged R258 per month for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 6 months. Thereafter the committee will decide whether a further visiting period will be allowed or request the member to obtain his/her own mooring subject to the availability of water space.
7.2.7 Members whose moorings have sunk or broken and are making use of club moorings will be charged a visitors fee of R4.50 per metre per day with effect from 1 June 2008.
8. CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
No Club or association shall exist and / or conduct any activity on SBYC property, including water space, without written consent from the Committee pursuant to an A.G.M. or S.G.M.
9. SAFETY
9.1 Each boat owner shall cause his / her craft to be surveyed by S.A.M.S.A. or an approved SBYC / SAS surveyor.
9.2 All craft without a valid safety certificate shall be confined to moorings.
10. NOTICE BOARD
Only notices of club or sailing related matters will be allowed on the notice board, and this, only with the prior approval of a committee member. A committee member's signature shall validate the notice.
11. ORDER OF GOOD CONDUCT
Members are expected to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner at all times. The use of foul / abusive language, aggression, alcohol abuse, gossip, etc will not be tolerated.
The Flag Officers and Committee have the right to, and will, implement disciplinary action should the need arise.
12. USE OF GALLEY
This facility is available to all members on condition that it is left in a clean and orderly manner at all times. Members are expected to tidy up behind themselves, be it in the galley or verandah inclusive of the braai area.
13. SECURITY
The club cannot be held responsible for any theft from, loss or damage to vehicles parked at the club nor to any yachts moored at the club.
14. VISITORS
All members are to ensure that they register/sign-in their visitors in the visitors book. Members will be only be permitted to sign-in the ‘same’ visitor a maximum number of six (6) times per annum.
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