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

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Alder Cottage 7, Woodmill Close Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2ST

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

I am pleased that you are interested in joining the Club. Attached is an application form. Please complete it and send both pages to me, with the appropriate payment if paying by cheque. Notice of each application has to 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, we can meet at the Club by arrangement (I work shifts) and I will be happy to explain any aspects of membership you may be unsure of. Alternatively, 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. 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. Copies of the Club’s rules are available for inspection in the clubhouse and personal copies are given 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 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 with its 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.

JOINING FEE Adult Single & Family memberships only Once only £ 25.00

MEMBERSHIP Family (1 adult, or two adult partners, FEE and their children under 18) Annual £110.00 Single (age 18 or over) Annual £ 85.00 Senior Citizens (age 65+) Annual £ 50.00 Cadet: Junior (ages 8 – 13) Annual £ 30.00 Cadet : Youth (ages 14 – 17) Annual £ 30.00 Students in full time education Annual £ 30.00

OPTIONAL OOD/GALLEY OPT OUT FEE for 2020 (applies to weekend duties only) Annual £ 80.00

SAILING PERMIT Required for each boat kept or used at the Club at any one time Annual £ 35.00

DINGHY PARK SPACE (NOT TRANSFERABLE between members) Annual £ 55.00

SEPARATE STORAGE OF ROAD TRAILER Annual £ 15.00

TOTAL £ ------

Send your application to Jo Mahy, Alder Cottage, 7, Woodmill Close, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2ST Please make cheques payable to ‘Sutton Bingham Sailing Club’ or pay by BACS: Lloyds Bank; Sort Code 30-99-29; Account No 00949687 and add your name as a reference.

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) 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 ………………………….

Signature …………………………………...... Date …………………………..

OOD & GALLEY DUTIES (For applicants aged 18+ only)

The Club operates a software programme called ‘Dutyman’ which enables members to select and swap their dates for OOD & galley duties on-line. After joining, you will receive an e-mail welcoming you to Dutyman; from the link in that message, you can access the programme and choose your duty dates: two duties per eligible membership. If you don’t do that within a reasonable time, then dates will be chosen for and advised to you as best suits the Club. It will be for you to check them and arrange any required swaps.

Please make sure you enter the duty name(s) and clearly write your e-mail address below.

Applicant’s name(s) and contact e-mail address Eligible Non- Opt-out Are you for duty sailing fee paid experienced in safety cover? 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. A failure to do any duty once allocated will result in a £40 fine. Since there is a system of reminders, fines will only be waived in the most exceptional of circumstances. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DO YOUR ALLOTED DUTY OR ARRANGE A SWAP.

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

Any other comments (e.g. any sailing or power boat qualifications) ………………………………………

Finally, How and where did you hear about Sutton Bingham? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..