Marlow Sailing Club

Policies

Policies, guidelines, and responsibilities

For the safety and convenience of all site users, members and their guests are asked to keep these guidelines and to use the club's facilities responsibly at all times.

Scroll down the page for our policies and guidelines on Safety, Security, Convenience and Courtesy, Child Protection and the principles and practices of the Racing Charter.

Remember: this is a sailing club and sailing takes priority over all other activities at any time. Fishing, swimming or the mooring of cruisers is not allowed.

Safety

Buoyancy aids must be worn when on or near the water
The jetty must not be obstructed
Members are responsible for the safety of their guests
Parents are responsible for the safety of their children
A First-Aid kit is located in the clubhouse: report any accidents and use of the First-Aid kit in the Accident Report book

Security

Keep the main gate closed and locked at all times to protect other members' property
Members are responsible for their own property and that of their guests
The equipment and storage sheds, and the clubhouse must be locked before the site is left unattended: ensuring that windows are closed and secured, and taps, lights and wall switches turned off (except for the refrigerator)

Convenience and courtesy

Members are responsible for the conduct of their children and guests
Dogs must be kept under control at all times and must not foul the site: any mess must be cleared up
The clubhouse must be left in a clean and tidy condition, with washing up done and crockery and cutlery put away
Take your rubbish home - we don't have any other means of disposal
Food items left in the refrigerator must be clearly marked with the owner's name and use-by date
Return any club equipment to its proper place after use and ensure that club boats are properly stored and secured, recording usage in the logbook in the equipment shed
Avoid any activities (e.g. ball games, etc.) that could cause damage to other members' boats or parked cars
Close the boom if yours is the last boat out of the water

Child protection policy

The child's welfare is paramount
All children have a right to protection from abuse
All suspicions and allegations of inappropriate behaviour must be reported to an officer of the club as soon as possible; they will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
As defined in the Children Act 1989, anyone under the age of 18 years is considered a child for the purposes of this document

Racing charter - principles and practices

The sport welcomes all participants; it relies largely on self-compliance and self-policing. Those that deliberately take unfair advantage of this or behave in an inappropriate manner, either on or off the water, can expect to be brought to account.
Competitors agree to compete and behave in compliance with the rules and in accordance with accepted standards of sailboat racing. When involved in a genuine dispute, both the parties to the dispute and those deciding the matter will use the established procedures for achieving resolution.
Foul or abusive language, intimidation, aggressive behaviour or lack of respect for others and their property will not be tolerated.
Organisers, officials and other providers of sailboat racing agree to strive to provide the fairest racing possible. This includes encouraging feedback and facilitating the resolution of genuine disputes (including protests) in a timely and proper manner.
Coaches and other advisors agree to encourage their charges to compete, officiate or behave only in compliance with the above principles and practices.