6.1 The Marina and Yard Manager shall have full control of the Slipway and Yard.
6.2 Boat owners wishing to use the slipway and/or yard facilities shall apply in writing on the appropriate form to the Marina and Yard Manager stating the period for which they wish to use the yard.
6.3 Boat owners wishing to use contractors to work on their boats whilst in the yard shall use only contractors who have been authorised in accordance with Section 8 herein by the Club.
6.4 At the time of applying to use the Slipway and/or Yard (By-law 5.2) the boat owner shall specify which contractor/s will be employed to work on the boat and shall undertake not to use contractors who have not been authorised by the Club.
6.5 The Club shall be in no way responsible for any damage to, or loss from, boats during slipping or whilst boats are in the yard.
6.6 Boats shall be located within the Yard in accordance with the directions of the Marina and Yard Manager and may be relocated as he requires.
6.7 The fees for slipping and for storage in the Yard shall be as decided from time to time by the General Committee and shall be displayed at the Marina and Yard Managers office.
6.8 Boats shall only be removed from the Yard, either by water or road, after all monies owed to the Club have been paid or debited to a Member Account in accordance with Section 16 of these By-Laws.
6.9 Except by special permission of the Marina and Yard Manager and or General Committee, no boat may remain in the Yard for more than three (3) months.
6.10 Persons working on boats whilst in the yard shall use only tools and equipment that are safe and fit for the purpose.
6.11 No persons shall live aboard boats whilst they are in the Yard.
6.12 Boat owners or their employees using Club equipment in a negligent or improper manner, or failing to return Club equipment to its proper place after use, will be held liable for any loss or damage which may result therefrom.
6.13 Boat owners or their employees working on, or making use of Club premises, shall promptly remove any scrap waste or equipment and shall at all times keep the area of the Yard around their boat clean and tidy.
6.14 Prior to commencing any painting, grinding or sandblasting operation permission shall be obtained from the Marina and Yard Manager who will position the boat as he requires and will issue any other limitations as might apply to that operation.
6.15 Prior permission shall be obtained from the Marina and Yard Manager to bring into the Yard a crane or other items of heavy equipment. The Marina and Yard Manager will position the boat as he requires and will issue any other limitations as might apply to the operation of such equipment.
Any queries regarding the by-laws should be directed to the:
Marina and Yard Manager
Paul Gascoigne CMM
Tel: (03) 9599 0923
Mobile: 0407 829 851
Fax: 03) 9598 8109
Email: waterfront@syc.com.au
