Parking

All day parking is available along the Strand, please park on the Yarra river side of The Strand if you have a trailer. We have an arrangement with the local residents regarding parking on the west side of The Strand with trailers.

We Don't Do It!

Rigging of Yachts
Rigging of yachts is only done on the river side of the Strand only as there are power lines on the West side.
So remember to Rig on the River side only and always look up for powerlines and live.
If you are unsure as to how to go about launching your boat, please ask a club member for assistance.
NEVER drive off from the club with your mast raised.
Don't be pressured into leaving the ramp before completing your safety checks. Be sure you boat/yacht is secure and safe before moving to a parking area.

For more information on boating safety and regulations please visit the following web sites:
Marine safety
Yachting victoria

Smoking is not permitted inside the club house for health and safety reasons.

Ramp rules:
Although we are lucky enough to have excellent facilities we keep them this way by maintaining strict rules regarding the use of the road accessed launching ramp;

Launching

1. On arrival, rig your boat along The Strand, wait until the ramp is free. launch as quickly as possible.
2. Make sure your mooring lines are secured to your yacht.
3. Secure your yacht to the jetty.
4. Park trailer on grass area or drive to a car park.
5. Maneuver your yacht to one of the jetties and secure to a bollard.
6. Don't be afraid to ask for assistance, there is usually someone around who will be willing to help.

Retrieval

1. De-mast on water if possible, queue with trailer and retrieve as quickly as possible after de-masting.
2. When boat is safe and secure on your trailer move off the ramp.
3. Please keep club area free for other boats to move about.

REMEMBER

• Rescue boats have right of way.
• Don't de-rig near the ramp
• Don't obstruct ramp.
• Don't obstruct parked cars and private drive ways.
• Power lines are deadly "look up and live" when raising or lowering your mast.

Courtesies regarding flushing engines:
Flushing an outboard engine at 6 am or 9 pm is surest way to annoy your neighbours so please show the same courtesy to ours and try to keep the noise down when cleaning your engine or boat at the end of the days sailing or fishing.

Sailing rules
For more information regarding sailing rules please visit our links page, you will find a host of links to a variety of web sites that will help you ensure you can learn the rules of the sea.