Policies were updated April 2018
Code of Conduct
The primary mission of the Owasco Yacht Club is to offer social and recreational activities with safe and easy access to Owasco Lake for members, their families and guest using the Club facilities. This goal can only be achieved with the cooperative effort of the membership and the dedicated administration of the Board of Directors.
To attain these goals a Code of Conduct must be maintained. The Board may amend this code as well the OYC Rules and Regulations as needed. Loud and/or offensive language and obscene or otherwise inappropriate behavior is forbidden. Members are responsible for damage incurred by their family and guests. Any member who willfully or carelessly causes such damage shall pay for that damage to Club or privately owned property. If a member has a complaint, it should be signed by the member and given to a Board Member or sent to owascoyachtclub@gmail.com. All submissions will be given serious consideration and will be acted upon as needed. The board of directors reserves the right to terminate or suspend any membership in violation of the Code of Conduct or Rules and Regulations with just cause.
To attain these goals a Code of Conduct must be maintained. The Board may amend this code as well the OYC Rules and Regulations as needed. Loud and/or offensive language and obscene or otherwise inappropriate behavior is forbidden. Members are responsible for damage incurred by their family and guests. Any member who willfully or carelessly causes such damage shall pay for that damage to Club or privately owned property. If a member has a complaint, it should be signed by the member and given to a Board Member or sent to owascoyachtclub@gmail.com. All submissions will be given serious consideration and will be acted upon as needed. The board of directors reserves the right to terminate or suspend any membership in violation of the Code of Conduct or Rules and Regulations with just cause.
Rules and Regulations
Being a part of a member owned organization such as the Owasco Yacht Club, comes with some responsibilities. We should take great pride in our Club. In an effort to provide the same opportunities and enjoyment for every member, Rules and Regulations have been drafted as a part of the Code of Conduct. Please uphold these rules.
General Rules
- Children under the age of 12 cannot be left at the Club without adult supervision by parent or qualified adult.
- No parking next to the clubhouse or over/on any sidewalks.
- Pets are not allowed on Club grounds.
- Picnic tables, grills and fire pits cannot be reserved and are to be shared by all. Please be considerate of others. Tablecloths are not allowed to be left overnight to “reserve” a spot for the next day, or place in the morning and left unused until an evening event.
- Any Club property should be returned to its proper location after use. i.e. toys, games, kitchen trays etc.
- Fishing is allowed from the shores of OYC (away from the swimming area) and from the launch or the floating dock. Fishing is not allowed from the swim dock but is allowed from private docks with the permission of the dock owner.
- The Steward's cabin, clubhouse kitchen, garage and storage rooms and ice machine are off limits to unauthorized members.
- Smoking is not permitted near play areas, swimming area, in the clubhouse or around other people. Please be considerate of those who may have allergies to second-hand smoke.
Guest Policy
Members have preferential use of Club facilities. However, we welcome guests under the guidelines listed below. All Guests must be accompanied by a member in-good-standing (a member in-good-standing has all current dues and fees paid in full.)
- A non-member guest may attend up to five (5) visits per season. If a guest wishes to visit more often, members are encouraged to sponsor their guest for membership. To be fair to all members, please do not abuse this privilege.
- Guests are asked to sign the Guest Book located near the Food Service window upon arrival at the Club.
- This policy pertains to local guests and members who are currently on leave.
- Out-of-town houseguests (relatives and friends who live more than 50-miles from OYC) may enjoy full membership privileges during their stay when accompanied by the member.
- Sailing crews may be extended guest privileges by their skippers.
- Members with boats may take guests on their boats at any time.
- Under special circumstances, the boar dof directors may make exceptions to the rules.
Swim Area, Use of Club Boats and Personal Water Craft Policies
This information is found under the Waterfront Tab.