Boat Parking Rules

1. Storage is limited to the following types of boats: sailboats, tender to a sailboat, or a paddle assisted boat.

1. Maximum length of any boat stored is strictly limited to less than 29 feet. This length is not based on boat length. Instead, length is calculated from the tip of trailer tongue to the stern of boat including any overhanging from boat, its engine, or farthest protuberance.

2. Both boat and trailer must be able to launch from the club launch, no exceptions.

3. The number of boats per space is limited to one large boat or two smaller boats per space allowance, any more requires an explanation of storage agreement attached to this agreement and must be approved by PBSC Storage Chair.

4. Storage is not allowed overnight anywhere on the property except in members designated area.

5. All vessels/trailers/dolly’s must have a PBSC decal provided by the PBSC office.

Decal must be affixed per the attached Boat Decal Requirements included in the Boat Storage Packet

Must be easily seen by staff and PBSC Storage Chair.

If decal is damage in any way that makes it unable for the staff and/or PBSC Storage Chair to clearly read, immediately notify the office and/or PBSC Storage Chair to obtain a new one.

6. Any covers for boats that are ripped, not properly secured, extremely weathered, or disrupt in any way club members enjoyment of the property are prohibited. The Palm Beach Sailing Club would prefer the use of canvas covers, but it is not required.

7. In order to do major work on your boat, like bottom painting or heavy sanding, you must notify the Boat Storage Chair, and they will designate a work area for you on the property.

8. Any work which results in residue falling from the boat must have an attached vacuum to collect residue.

9. All boats being worked on must have a trap underneath the boat/ trailer to catch all residue

10. Project boats are prohibited.

11. Member must provide in writing to the Palm Beach Sailing Club office notice of cancellation.

12. Seasonal boat/trailer owners must secure boat with mast down during the hurricane season.

13. In the event a hurricane watch is issued (48 hours storm is possible) the Club will send an email with required response to notify the Club of your plans to remove or secure your boat/trailer.

14. In the event a hurricane warning is issued (36 hours storm is expected) boats must be removed or secured with masts down.

15. In the event the PBSC Club does not receive a response or notification of your plan to remove or secure your boat/trailer, the Club may take action and secure your boat at a fee of $500 with no guarantees as to the safety of boat or trailer or the prevention of damage to any other boat or property.

16. PBSC will not guarantee that every boat left on PBSC property will be secured in the event of a hurricane or severe storm.

17. NORTH/ SOUTH WALL AND NORTH/SOUTH DRIVE STORAGE:

· All boats and the trailers carrying them must be in proper working order.

· Each boat will be stored on one (1) trailer/dolly

· Flat tires on trailers are prohibited

· Trailer/dolly must be in working order

· Must keep their area clean and organized

· Dock Boxes are allowed at the back of the storage space, not the front.

· Any loose items must be stored in a dock box- except for masts.

18. BEACH STORAGE:

Boats must be stored on the south side of the boat house neatly and respectful to other storage members, and must not restrict access from members using the launch or beach.
Inflatable Rib/Dinghy/Support Boats must be in good working order with tubes appropriately inflated.
If tubes do become deflated, PBSC Storage Chair will notify owner to fix and maybe subject to fines.
Failure to fix deflated tubes with in 7 business days will result in removal and or disposal of rib at owners expense, and may result in other disciplinary actions by the Palm Beach Sailing Club.
All boats must be in working order.
North beach is not an unassigned beach storage area

19. Dock Storage:

All boats stored at the dock must have their engines in the up position with a cover fixed over the propeller to prevent damage to other members property being stored at the dock.
Must display boat tag at all times when at dock, where it can be easily seen upon inspection from the dock.
All Inflatable Ribs/ Dinghy’s/Support Boats must be in good working order with tubes inflated appropriately.
If tubes do become deflated, PBSC Storage Chair will notify owner to fix and maybe subject to fines.
Failure to fix deflated tubes with 72 hours of notice will result in removal and/or disposal of, at owners expense, and may result in other disciplinary actions by the Palm Beach Sailing Club.

20. North beach is designated for launching all boats that are on dollies.

21. Dollies must be stored on lawn neatly and not in the way of others members enjoyment of the property.

22. Any boat taking on water must be must be addressed with in 48 hours of notice.

23. Any damage to other boats will be the sole responsibility of the owner, and will be corrected in a timely manner.