CHYC Fleet Agreement

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Adult Participant Liability Release Know all people by these presents:  

 In consideration of  using the facilities and boats of the Charlotte Harbor  Yacht  Club, Inc. I hereby release and forever discharge Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club,  Inc. its officers, members, guests, employees, successors, and assigns  from all manner of action, causes of actions, claims, demands for  damages, (including personal injury, illness (including COVID-19), or  death) in law or equity by reason of entering into any activity of the  Club or using the Yacht Club property or other property connected with  the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, Inc. during the period of the program; and I do  further agree to indemnify and save harmless the said Charlotte Harbor Yacht  Club, Inc. for any expenses including costs and reasonable attorney fees  arising out of any loss or claim for damages sustained or caused by me.  I acknowledge that sailing in the activities of the Program are  inherently dangerous and I assume the risk of any injury or loss,  including injury resulting in death, incurred in such activities. I  grant permission for the Program to use any photographs, film, digital  imaging, videos, verbal, and written statements of myself and my  likeness for promotional, web usage, or any other uses by the Program.  THIS RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT shall continue until December 31st,  2021. As used herein the tern Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, Inc. includes the  Officers, Directors, Members, Instructors, and Employees of the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereby set my hand and seal. 

 I have reviewed and accept the Policies and Procedures. Policies and Procedures for CHYC’s Sailing Fleet.   The P-23, Catlina 22 and the Sonars are available for use by members who have selected to sign up for the Adult Sailing Program and submitted the annual waiver to the Sailing Director. The boat will be available  8am to sunset every day; however, use may be limited due to other programming utilizing the fleet. Experienced sailors may become qualified by simply submitting a sailing resume or sailing certification. Less experienced sailors may be asked to demonstrate their skills. Beginners should start with the Learn to Sail class.  Reservations will be made with the Sailing Director, by either filling out the online form, phone, or email. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and preferably be done 24 hours before you  would like to take the boat out. Each sailor and his/her guest(s) MUST sign a waiver, wear his/her own type III PFD, file a float plan, and hail the Sailing Director via VHF Ch. 67 when they leave and return to  the dock. Navigational limits is Charlotte Harbor. These boats require a minimum of two persons to sail.  You may bring guests that are nonmembers of CHYC at no additional cost. 

 Boat Check Out List 

1. Mandatory Documents: 

• Float Plan must be filled  out and submitted to the Sailing Director before sailing. 

• All souls on  the vessel need to have a signed waiver. Place waivers in Sailing  Director’s mailbox. 

• You take 100% responsibility for all members of  your crew. 

2. Mandatory Communication: 

• Always have a radio turned on  and on your vessel. VHF Ch. 67 is the designated CHYC Channel.  Please hail the Sailing Director or appropriate Sailing Center Staff on  this channel when leaving and returning to the dock. 

• Utilize Ch.16 for  a distress call. 

• Periodically check the weather on your radio while  at sea. 

• Please take a cell phone with you on the water. 

3. Mandatory  Lifejackets: 

• Our lifejacket policy is that all parties sailing shall  wear a properly fitted life jacket at all times while underway.  

4.  Rigging/Boat: 

• Rig the vessel properly, please ask Sailing Center Staff  for assistance if needed. 

• Make sure to use the boat that was  coordinated with the Sailing Director. 

• Hail the Sailing Director just  prior to leaving the dock. 

5. Weather: 

• You are responsible to know the  weather prior to and during your outing. 

• If inclement weather arises,  immediately return to the dock. If the dock is not within reach, find a  safe harbor and drop the sails and anchor. Be aware of the current.  Once safe immediately contact the Sailing Director. 

• The boats Shall not  be sailed in winds of 15 or gust 20+ knots. A waiting period of no less than  30 minutes after the last lightning strike and/or sound of thunder must  be obeyed before you go out sailing. 

6. Upon return: 

• Hail the Sailing  Director to inform of your safe return to the dock. 

• De-rig and tie up  the sail boat properly or return to designated area or slip. 

• Fill out the  boat log on the Float Plan form, place in Sailing Director’s mailbox. 

•  If incidents arise please make note on the boat log sheet. This is the  first step in order to track repairs and update the maintenance logs of  our vessels. The boat log is a key to our success and your enjoyment! 

7.  Emergency 

• In case of an emergency, Hail the United States Coast Guard  on Ch. 16. 

• Refer to the Emergency Action Plan(EAP) in all First Aid  boxes onboard. 

• Make sure to review the EAP before you leave the dock.  If any issues arise while on the water, please hail the Dockmaster   on VHF Ch. 16 or call directly at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club at (941) 629-5131.  

 According to USCG regulations, the following accidents must be reported  in a formal, written report within 24 hours to USCG: whenever damage  over $2000 was made; sever injury or loss of life occurred; and  disappearance of any person from a vessel. Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club Policy  states that all damage and injuries must be reported to the Sailing  Director.