General Procedures for
Slip Assignments

Primary Consideration: boat size and draft

A member is only allowed a single slip assignment, even if he/she has more than one boat. (Unless the boat is grandfathered)

The marina maximum boat size is:
Overall length - 51 feet Width - 16 feet
(Unless the boat is grandfathered)

Dock to dock:
Typically used for an upgrade/downgrade from one size boat to another.

Previous slip assignment released for valid reason:
Illness, family, financial, etc.

Mooring to dock:
Used when an appropriate sized boat slip becomes available based upon club participation below.

Slip availability:
Assigned to members as slips become available based upon the following club participation:

Club Participation:
Years of membership
Years on a mooring
Years as a Flag Officer
Years as a Board member
Years as Committee Chairman
Years served on committees

Mooring Use:
Boats coming from a mooring into a slip for an entire season will pay the difference for the slip. That open mooring is reassigned for the season at normal mooring fees.

Boats coming from a mooring into a slip for any period of time other than a full season pay no additional fees, and there are no rebates given to the slip holder.

Owners of boats on a mooring must have a means of removing it in case of emergency.

Unused Boat Slips / Moorings:
Members not using their assigned slip for a majority of the season during two consecutive seasons shall lose the slip assignment at the conclusion of the second season. A majority of the season shall be defined as more than ninety (90) days.

Members shall notify the Harbormaster in writing on or before April 1 of their intension not to put their boat in for the season. (see Dock rebates) The Harbormaster will attempt to sub-let the slip to another member on the waiting list (including those on moorings). Successful sub-letting will be at full price for the slip or the difference in cost of the assigned mooring versus slip. Members who do not notify the Harbormaster in writing prior to April 1, shall loose his slip assignment at the end of the first year of non-use.

Members who do not plan to put their boat in the slip prior to June 15th shall notify the Harbormaster in writing. The Harbormaster will make the slip available for transients, mooring holders, or per diem at his discretion. When the member's boat is ready for launch, he/she shall notify the Harbormaster who will vacate the slip in a reasonable amount of time.

The Harbormaster will maintain a list of all members awaiting a slip or mooring space.

Other then transient boats paying normal fees, no other boats are allowed in the marina without the Harbormasters prior approval.

Slip Disposition upon Sale of Boat:
For members not planning to return to boating, the slip automatically becomes available for reassignment.

Following payment for full fees, member may retain slip for 2 seasons while attempting to acquire another boat.

Slip Request by an Associate Member:
Associate members may not apply for a slip or mooring assignment.

Associate members may maintain an assigned slip only if the apply for associate membership within one year following the death of their husband.

Dock and Mooring Rebates:
If a member notifies the Harbormaster in writing prior to April 1st of the current season, of his intent to give up his assigned slip or mooring, the member shall be entitled to a full refund.

If notification is made in writing and the slip or mooring is vacated prior to June 1st, the member shall be entitled to a refund of one-half of the amount paid.

If notification is made in writing on June 1st or later, no refund shall be made.

A member's slip or mooring that is successfully sub-let for the season will receive a rebate of ½ the sub-let fees.

Dock Usage by Transient Boaters:

1. The Fleet Captain, under the direction of the Harbormaster, will have full jurisdiction of daily assignments of transient slips and moorings. In his absence, he may assign a member to act in his stead.

2. Any boater using a slip on a transient basis for longer than one week shall have made a reservation with the Harbormaster, who will notify the Fleet Captain.

3. Members with moorings will have the first opportunity to use available slips at no additional charge.

4. Members docking at other marinas will have the next opportunity to use transient slips at the price set by the Board of Directors, and posted on the dock and in the clubhouse.

5. Only members in good standing at other yacht clubs will be allowed short-term dockage. The price will be set by the BOD and posted on the dock and in the clubhouse.

6. WYC members may invite family or friends as short-term docking guests by making reservations with the Harbormaster.

7. Temporary guest passes are available to guests of members using the transient slips. Guest passes will be available to members in good standing of other yacht clubs while renting a transient slip or mooring.

8. Collection and submission of funds, and proper guest registration shall be the responsibility of the Fleet Captain. The Fleet Captain or House Committee Chair may issue club guest cards.

9. The price of gasoline shall be set by the Board of Directors and posted on the pump and in the clubhouse.

10. Gasoline purchases shall be on a cash or credit card basis.

11. Boaters spilling fuel of any type on or in the waters of the club are solely responsible for immediate notification of the proper authorities.

12. Marina Maximum Boat Length for Dockage:

A Dock:
A1 - A12 = 16'
A13 - A16 = 18'
A17 - A24 = 20'

B Dock:
B1 - B43 = 22'

C Dock:
C1 - C21 = 25'

D Dock:
D1 - D16 = 33'
D17 - D34 = 25'

E Dock:
E1 - E4 = 25'
E5 - E13 = 45'
E14 - E25 = 36'

F Dock:
F1 - F8 = 36'
F9 - F17 = 25'
F18 - F20 = 30'

G Dock:
G1 - G7 = 30'
G8 - G15 = 45'
G16 - G28 = 40'

H Dock:
H1 - H15 = 40'
H16 - H24 = 30'
H25 - H27 = 16'
H28 - H35 = 20'

I Dock:
I1 - I9 = 30'

Slip holders authorized before April 1999 to dock boats of greater length are exempt from these maximums: provided however, that the boat approved before April 1999 uses the slip.
All other boats, including other boats owned by the current slip holder either now or on the future are subject to the maximum length requirement for the slip.

Conformance to the length requirement alone will not ensure that a boat is suitable for a given slip. Other factors including beam and draft shall also be considered by the harbormaster in the slip assignment process. Written authorization by the Harbormaster or Fleet Captain is required for any boat occupying an unassigned slip.

Proof of Registration and Liability Insurance:
As required by the Board of Directors, members using slips and moorings at the club must submit documentation of current registration and liability insurance before the issuance or renewal of a slip or mooring.