Hobcaw Yacht Club Boatyard Policies and Procedures

In accordance with our Club Regulations and insurance requirements, and as a courtesy to fellow members, each member and guest must comply with the following rules concerning the boatyard. These rules are for your benefit and will help prevent unwanted vandalism, theft, non-member usage and damage to the parking lot.

Members must register and purchase annually a numbered HYC BOARTYARD decal (s) to be displayed on the rear left window of the launch and retrieve vehicle. The annual period is based on a calendar period, no prorating. (Boatyard decals are DIFFERENT from Member Burgee)

Only 2 stickers per household for launch / retrieve vehicles will be issued

Only 2 boatyard key per household will be issued

If you rent space in the boatyard the boat registered is the only boat allowed in that space, no exceptions.

If you trade vehicles, sticker must be scraped off and returned before issuance of a new one can occur.

Enforcement procedures are (no exceptions)

Cars not in compliance with all boatyard rules WILL BE TOWED.

Hobcaw Yacht Club Boatyard/Waterfront Rules

Boating takes precedence over all other waterfront activities. Absolutely no swimming from the docks

Only members may use the waterfront facilities. All guests must be accompanied by a member in good standing for the duration of the visit.

Motor vehicle operations in the boatyard are limited to water recreational activities (i.e., launching and retrieving vehicles). Maximum motor vehicle speed is 5 mph.

Motor vehicles with trailers must be parked only in the center or river side spaces of the boatyard. Parking spaces on the east side of the boatyard are reserved for paid rental spaces. Do not park where you block launching ramps or docks. No vehicles without trailers can be parked in the boatyard. This includes golf carts.

Prepare your boat for use before launching. Move to the floating docks, as far as possible from the ramp, to complete preparations for getting under way.

When returning, prepare your boat for recovery before approaching the ramp.

From April 1 through October 31 maximum parking time at the docks for unattended boats is:

. 15 minutes on front or creek side

. 2 hours on back or shore side

Boats may not be left overnight at the dock without prior permission from the waterfront chairman,

and WILL be removed at owners’ expense

The water area within 300 feet of the Hobcaw Yacht Club dock is a no wake zone with 5 mph speed limit.

Please notify the waterfront chairman of any facility deficiencies or violations.

Sailboat Storage Rules

A HYC BOATYARD sticker is required to be on each boat. Members must register and purchase annually a numbered HYC BOARTYARD decal (s) to be displayed on the left corner or the transom.

In addition to the HYC BOATYARD Sticker, Each boat must be registered with the sailing chairman or the boatyard chairman, and provide a point of contact valid for the next 9 months.

Boats are there for the purpose and intent of being sailed.

Boats can only be left on the club grounds for no more than nine consecutive months, and must be off of the club grounds for at least three months of each calendar year.

Boats must be small enough to be moved by one person without using a vehicle, whether on a dolly, trailer, or on the ground. It is permissible to leave a boat on the ground and use a club dolly to launch as long as one person is able to get it on the dolly and dolly must be returned to grassy area when not in use even you are out sailing.

Boat must be in sailing condition with a functional rig. Boats may not be under major repair other than typical between use maintenance.

Club is not responsible for damage or loss.

Owner must secure or remove boat as appropriate for typical seasonal weather and for predicted storms.

Boats in grassy area may not have engines.

Boats in grassy area do not have assigned locations except for club owned boats. First come first serve basis and when you return from sailing you are not entitled to the spot you had when you left to go sailing.

Please notify the sailing chairman of any facility deficiencies or violations