1 Sutton Bingham Sailing Club Halstock, Yeovil, Somerset BA22

Sutton Bingham Sailing Club Halstock, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 9QP (01935) 862933

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Please send to: Alder Cottage 7, Woodmill Close Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2ST 07970 352703 01963 364076 [email protected]

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

I am pleased that you are interested in joining the Club. Attached is an application form. Please complete it and send all pages to me, with the appropriate payment if paying by cheque. Notice of each application must be posted in the Clubhouse for seven days before acceptance. Assuming there are no objections, I will then send you your membership card, sailing programme, etc. To give both of us an opportunity to put a face to a name, I am at the Club on some Sundays and most Thursday evenings (work and sailing event permitting) and will be happy to explain any aspects of membership you may be unsure of. You may, however, have to wait until I come off the water. If I am not there, ask to be introduced to another committee member or someone else who can help. We are a friendly club and are keen to encourage potential new members. Sailing is permitted each day from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10.00 a.m., until 8.00 p.m., or until half an hour before sunset, whichever is the earlier. Safety cover is provided until 6.00 p.m.at weekends by members sharing the duty of manning the rescue boats on a rota basis. Each member is expected to do two such duty days a year. Alternatively, members may opt for duties in the galley, which is open on Sundays. Helms are also required to complete a minimum of 2 Race Officer Duties a year at a weekend. A briefing will be provided to explain what is required in each case. After 6.00 p.m. at weekends, and on the three weekdays on which sailing is permitted, members must arrange their own safety cover. Absolutely no sailing is allowed without safety cover, i.e. two competent persons in a power boat and dedicated to safety duties. From April to end of September the Club also runs racing on a Thursday evening which is open to all – a Bronze, Silver, Gold fleet system is run. If you take part in this, you will also be expected to complete a duty (either safety boat or Race Officer) for each of the 3 mini-series. Copies of the Club’s rules are available for inspection in the clubhouse and personal copies are emailed to all members. Boats must fulfil the following criteria: monohull; Portsmouth yardstick – although the committee can and does make exceptions: maximum length 5.05 metres (16’ 6”); total mast height, including burgee, 7 metres (23’) above water level; maximum weight 182kg (400 lbs). There are Club boats available for hire by the day or half day at reasonable rates. The sailing permit issued by the Club will allow trailing and car topping. A space or separate trailer in the dinghy park involves additional charges. If you have a medical condition it is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit enough to be out on the water, and to inform the duty OOD each time you venture out if assistance may be required or if you feel that the club should be made aware. As well as its website, the Club has a Google Groups forum and a facebook page, which enables members to get the latest news, anecdotes and gossip – as well as the chance to contribute to discussions on topical sailing issues. Make sure you register for this useful and enjoyable facility. The latest club newsletter contains the information on how to join. I look forward to receiving your application and to welcoming you into the Club. If there is anything you require help or advice about please get in touch, the club has a wealth of knowledge within it’s membership - if I can’t answer your query I will be able to find someone who can.

Yours sincerely Jo Mahy Joanne Mahy - Honorary Membership Secretary

Sutton Bingham Sailing Club Halstock, Yeovil, Somerset BABA22 9QP (01935) 862933

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP: 2020

Initial and annual fees for new members in 2020 are as follow. All members’ subscriptions must be renewed in January of each year, regardless of the date of joining. Reduced rates apply only to members joining from September to December.

THIS SECTION APPLIES TO ALL MEMBERS

Family Membership (1 adult, or 2 adult partners, and their children under 18) *** £ 120.00 Single Membership (age 18 or over) *** £ 95.00 Cadet (Junior): ages 8 – 13) £ 30.00 Cadet (Youth): ages 14 – 17) £ 30.00 Students in full-time education £ 30.00 Senior Citizens (age 65+) £ 50.00 Non-sailing Membership: single £ 30.00 Non-sailing Membership: double £ 32.00 Corporate Membership (first boat) £ 110.00 (each additional boat) £ 80.00 Fee to opt out of OOD/galley duties for 2019 £ 80.00

THIS SECTION APPLIES TO BOAT OWNERS ONLY

Note: all boats used at the Club must have a sailing permit. If a member has two or more boats, a permit may be transferred between boats, provided each boat kept or used at the Club at any one time has a permit.

Sailing Permit (per boat) £ 35.00 Dinghy Park Space (per boat) £ 55.00 Separate storage of road trailer in dinghy park £ 15.00

TOTAL: …………….

Less £10.00 for Family & Single Memberships (marked *** above) provided renewal fees are paid by 31st January: ..……………

TOTAL ENCLOSED:……………...

Post all parts of this form and your cheque, payable to Sutton Bingham Sailing Club, to: Jo Mahy, Alder Cottage, 7 Woodmill Close, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2ST, or post the form only and pay by BACS: Lloyds Bank; Sort Code 30-99-29; Account No 00949687; add your name as a reference.

ALL MEMBERS PLEASE COMPLETE THE NEXT SECTION INCLUDING THE DECLARATION

THIS SECTION APPLIES TO ALL MEMBERS Applicant’s name ______

Address ______

______Postcode ______

Tel No ______e-mail address ______

Names & age(s) of child(ren) ______

Boat (if any) ______Sail No ______Boat Space ( ) /Trailing ( )

DECLARATION I/We apply for membership of Sutton Bingham Sailing Club. I/We agree to abide by the rules of the Club and the requirements of Wessex Water as notified in writing to members and amended from time to time. (Note: a copy of these rules and requirements are contained in the Operations Manual in the clubhouse).

I/We understand and agree that the information contained in this application form will be held and used by the Club solely for the purposes of the administration of the Club and its activities and that it will not be disclosed to any third parties, unless and to the extent that disclosure is required by law; also that pictures are taken during Club activities and may be published unless I/we request otherwise on each occasion.

Signed ______(Parent/guardian must sign for Cadet applications)

IMPORTANT: MEMBERS WITH A BOAT NEED TO COMPLETE THE WHOLE FORM, ADULT MEMBERS

WITHOUT A BOAT NEED TO COMPLETE THE SECTION ON PAGE 4 ABOUT DUTIES AND CADETS PLEASE

ONLY COMPLETE THE SECTION ABOVE THIS LINE UNLESS YOU OWN A BOAT SAILED / STORED AT SBSC.

INSURANCE DECLARATION (for boat owners)

I (print name) …………………………………………………………….. declare that I hold a valid and current Certificate of Insurance, including third party liability cover of at least £3,000,000, which covers me, my child/ward and other any other person I permit to use any boat belonging to me, or under my control, whilst engaged in sailing/racing at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club, and that I will continue to do so.

I understand and accept that boats must not be kept or sailed at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club unless valid insurance cover is held for each individual boat.

Dinghy Class …………………………………….. Sail No …………………………

Dinghy Class …………………………………….. Sail No ………………………….

Don’t forget to sign here >…………………………………...... Date: …………………………………..

Have more than 2 boats? Please add boats on separate sheet or continue the reverse of this form

2020 OOD & GALLEY DUTIES

To be completed by ALL members aged 18+

Important note: the Club now operates a software programme called ‘Dutyman’ to enable members to select and swap their dates for OOD & galley duties on- line. If you intend to renew, then would you please – and as soon as possible - access the programme via the Club’s website and choose your duty dates for the forthcoming year. If you don’t do that within a reasonable time, then dates will be chosen for you as best suits the Club. You will be advised of those dates. Please make sure you enter the duty name(s) and clearly write your e-mail address below.

Member’s name(s) and contact e-mail address Eligible Non- Exempted by Opt-out sailing committee fee paid for duty Name 1 e-mail address: Name 2 (Note: one member in a family may do all the duties)

You will be sent reminders 20 days and 5 days before each duty date. As before, a failure to do any duty, once allocated, will result in a £40 fine. With the new system of reminders, fines will only be waived in the most exceptional of circumstances. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DO YOUR ALLOCATED DUTY OR ARRANGE A SWAP IN GOOD TIME.

For future reference, do you have a preference for: OOD A duties/OOD B duties/Galley duty / Race Officer / Assistant Race Officer – (please circle your choice/s).

Duties reminder: all members 18+ are required to carry out 2 OOD duties and 2 RO / ROA duties (if a helm) per year on weekends (unless the opt out fee is paid) and 3 duties on Thursday evenings (1 per mini series if you take part) The opt out fee does not apply to Thursday Evenings.

Any other comments (ie sailing / powerboat / safety boat qualifications) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………