Alexandra Yacht Club – Terms & Conditions

1. Refunds Policy

All joining fees are non-refundable.
All membership categories are non-refundable.
Monthly membership payments are non-refundable.
Jetty spaces paid in advance are refundable pro-rata only and only if the vessel is sold or permanently removed from the jetty.

Membership and jetty fees run from 1st January to 31st December.
Members may not use the jetty or slipway unless both membership and jetty fees are fully paid.
All fees must be paid by 1st March at the latest.

Each jetty space is for one vessel only. Stacking or placing a second vessel (kayak, canoe, SUP, RIB, etc.) on top of another is not permitted.
Road trailers may not be stored on the jetty unless the trailer is the vessel’s only launching trolley.
The jetty is for members only, except visiting yachtsmen and dinghy sailors from recognised clubs.
Vessel owners must hold valid insurance.

Members who do not regularly sail or use their vessel may be asked to remove it during or after the season to accommodate active members.
No vessel or property may be kept on the jetty for long-term storage.
The committee may move any vessel if required for maintenance or safety.

All persons use the jetty and facilities at their own risk.
Motor vehicles, including scooters, are not permitted on the jetty.
All vessels must be securely tied down. Rope only — no wire — except on metal racking.
If using a padlock, members must provide the Bosun with the key or lock code.
Buoyancy aids are mandatory when on the water and when launching or recovering vessels.
Fishing or diving from the jetty or slipway is not permitted.
Trespassers may be asked to leave by any member.
Children under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

Please use the jetty and slipway with consideration for other members and visitors.
If painting or varnishing a vessel, deck protection must be used. Spills must be cleaned immediately and reported to the Bosun.
Smoking is NOT prohibited in the boathouse and container.

The boathouse wall racking may only store: sails, sail bags, paddleboards, paddles, oars, centreboards, rudders, and tillers.
Personal clothing may not be stored in the boathouse.
Sail bags must be labelled with the owner’s name.
Unidentified items will be red-tagged and removed after 1 month.
Unrecognised vessels will be removed.

The jetty gate code must not be given to non-members.
After using the combination lock, spin the numbers to secure it.
After using the hosepipe, turn off the wall-mounted tap and stow the hose neatly.

Alexandra Yacht Club Limited
Company Number: 1459330
A Company Limited by Guarantee, Not Having a Share Capital

Full Memorandum & Articles of Association (Updated 2020) are available upon request or via the members' documentation area.