Sailing Rules & Expected Behavior
Listed In Order of Importance

1. A US Coast Guard approved life vest with a working whistle securely attached must be worn, zipped and fastened as designed, at all times while on the docks and on the water.
2. Closed-toe shoes are required at all times for sailors.  Sandals are not permitted.
3. When sailors want to go out sailing on their own, they must first check-in with the office staff.  The Manager on duty will then determine if the weather conditions are suitable for sailing.  Upon returning from the lake, the sailors must again check-in with the office staff.
4. When sailing for Mystic Magic points, a Beginner sailor must be accompanied by a second-year Beginner or an Intermediate sailor until he/she has received permission from the Head Sailing Instructor to sail independently.
5. The sailing swim test must be passed prior to the conclusion of the second week of Beginner sailing lessons.
6. There is absolutely no swimming in the lake, unless under the direction of the sailing staff.
7. All boats need to be returned to their moorings at the conclusion of the class/day.  Boats are never to be left at the dock for the evening.  Fines can result.
8. The sailing locker room should be kept neat and orderly.  All tillers, rudders, sails, life vests, etc., must be stored in the lockers and not left on the floor.
9. The rowboats are only used for transporting boats to and from their moorings.  There shall be no recreational rowing of the rowboats.  Rowing practice is acceptable inside the “Gut” the first two weeks of sailing class.
10. The sailing staff shall have the discretion to remove a sailor from the classroom or the lake if they feel this sailor is causing an unsafe situation for himself/herself and/or for the other sailors.  If this occurs, the sailor’s parents will be contacted by the sailing staff or the Manager on duty.
11. Respect other people’s boats and belongings.  Care and caution should be used at all times while on the dock and on the water.  Avoid collisions with other boats at all cost.