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C-18 Governing Rules

Section 1- Administration of Governing Rules

  1. These governing rules are the methods of achieving the purpose of the C18 fleet charter. They are the rules that guide the functionality of the fleet. These rules are to be changed as needed and are always a work in progress. These governing rules provide the written memory of how the fleet gets things done so that the fleet membership has a written history to work from.

  2. The C18 Fleet Executive Committee has the power to simplify, clarify, or correct the language of any rule if the intent or purpose remains unchanged.

  3. Governing rules are created or changed by the majority vote of the fleet membership.

Section 2 – Membership Classifications and Privileges

  1. "Charter Members/Titled", "Charter Members", "Fleet Members" and "Regular Members" boat privileges are extended to their spouse and children under the age of 22. Charter Memberships closes 30 days after the approval of the C18 Charter by the WYC Board of Directors.

  2. A "Charter Member/Titled" has the privileges of voting and holding office. A Charter Member/Titled pays no usage fees for the 04/05 and 05/06 seasons, and pays 50% of the annual Regular (or Fleet) membership fee for the 05/06, 06/07, and 07/08 seasons. Charter Member/Titled receive priority boat booking (up to 14 days in advance) and unlimited boat usage subject to availability through the 07/08 seasons.

  3. A "Charter Member" has the privileges of voting and holding office. A Charter Member pays no usage fees for the 04/05 season, and pays 50% of the annual Regular (or Fleet) membership fee for the 05/06 and 06/07 seasons. Charter members receive priority boat booking (up to 14 days in advance) and unlimited boat usage subject to availability through the 05/06 seasons.

  4. A "Fleet Member" has the privileges of voting and holding office. A Fleet Member pays no usage fees, receives priority boat booking (up to 14 days in advance) and unlimited boat usage subject to availability through the season of membership.

  5. A "Regular Member" has the privileges of voting and holding office. A Regular Member receives regular boat booking (up to 7 days in advance) and unlimited boat usage at the boat usage fee rate for the season of membership.

  6. A Membership Season extends from July 1st through June 30th of the following year.

  7. Membership dues for the 04/05 seasons are:

      a. Charter Membership/Titled - $500
      b. Charter Membership - $250
      c. Fleet Member - $250
      d. Regular Member - $100

  8. Repair Expenses – Members are responsible for paying for the repair of damages the Executive Committee determines occurred due to a member’s (or member’s family) misuse of the boat.

Section 3 – Fleet Organization, Fleet Officers, Duties and method of election

  1. The Catalina 18 Fleet Executive Committee will consist of the:

      a. C18 Feet Captain
      b. C18 Secretary
      c. C18 Treasurer
      d. C18 Measurer
      e. C18 Port Captain

  2. C18 Fleet Captain – The Fleet Captain is the chief executive. He/she shall preside at meetings, rule on procedure and jurisdiction, summarize decisions, appoint special committees and authorize payment of all bills.
  3. C18 Fleet Secretary – The Fleet Secretaries duties include:

      a. Keeping the governing rules up to date.
      b. Maintaining and post race results.
      c. Maintaining historical records of trophy winners.
      d. Purchasing trophies and keep perpetual trophies up to date.
      e. Officiating in the absence of the Fleet Captai

  4. C18 Fleet Treasurer – The Fleet Treasurers duties include:

      a. Maintaining the C18 fleet funds.
      b. Paying C18 fleet bills as approved by the C18 Fleet Captain.
      c. Providing a financial report at the annual fleet meeting or when requested by fleet
        members.
      d. Maintaining the member roster.
      e. Maintaining the list of "Qualified C18 Skippers" and provide the list to the
        WYC Rear Commodore.
      f. Maintaining a long-range plan/budget for such things as sail replacement.

  5. C18 Fleet Measurer – The Fleet Measurer will ensure the C18’s are maintained as a one-design fleet. Duties include:

      a. Maintaining an equal mast rake and rig tension on all boats.
      b. Coordinating the purchase and installation of all equipment so that the boats
        are equally equipped.
      c. Coordinate boat repairs and maintenance so that the boats are maintained
        as a one design fleet.

  6. C18 Port Captain – will be responsible for the boat usage calendar. Duties include:

      a. Administration of the registration of skippers for racing and assigning the
        skippers to boats and to race days.
      b. Administration of the sign-up for boat usage and collecting usage fees.
      c. To coordinate special race events.

  7. Elections – C18 Fleet Officers shall be elected at each year's Annual Meeting and serve from July 1 through June 30th. Each shall be nominated, seconded and voted upon separately by the fleet members. The candidate receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected.

Section 4 – Annual Meeting

  1. The C18 Annual Meeting shall be held each year in June. The order of business for the annual meeting is as follows:

      a. Call to order
      b. Roll call of members
      c. Reports of the officers
      d. Approval of dues for the coming year
      e. Approval of Registration Fees, Usage Fees and the Trophy Budget for the coming year
      f. Proposed rule change discussion and voting
      g. New Business
      h. Election of Officers for the New Year
      i. Adjournment

  2. Membership dues for the 04/05 season are:

      a. Charter Membership/Titled - $500
      b. Charter Membership - $250
      c. Fleet Member - $250
      d. Regular Member - $100

  3. Usage Fee – The Daily Usage Fee for the 04/05 seasons will be $10 on Monday through Friday and $25 on Saturday and Sunday.

  4. The Executive Committee will determine the Trophy Budget.
  5. The C-18 Fleet will provide the boats to be used by the junior sailing program and Summer Camp at no cost.
    • The times the boats could be used would be agreed upon by the Junior Program instructors and the C-18 Executive Committee, at least 30 days before the intended use.
    • The junior program instructors, Bob Fleming, Lyle Schlyer, Mark Miller and Brian Foster are recognized as Qualified Skippers and must abide by the C-18 Fleet Governing Rules regarding boat usage.
    • An instructor must be on board the boat when sailing with the juniors and sign the WYC Financial and Personal Liability form, taking financial responsibility for any damage to the boat.

Section 5 – Racing Rules

  1. Regattas – Racing will be at scheduled WYC events, unless the regatta format is changed by the Executive Committee.

  2. Crew – A Qualified Skipper will select, organize and manage the crew.

  3. Crew Number – The crew will consist of a Qualified Skipper and:

      a. A minimum of one (1) crew.
      b. A maximum of four (4) crew.
      c. Skippers will make every effort to take out fleet members who want to crew.

  4. Number of Races – There will be three (3) races, unless there is time for additional races and it is agreed to by the skippers racing.
  5. Course – The regular courses of the WYC will be used by the C 18 Fleet.
  6. Boat and Race Day Assignments – The C18 Fleet Port Captain will coordinate the assignment of boats on race days to registered skippers.
  7. Special Racing Events – The Special Racing Events will include:

      a. Wednesday Evening Series – Consisting of selected Wednesdays in May, June, July, August and September.

      b. Fleet Championship Regatta – Which will be held at the Louise Kapus Memorial Regatta.

      c. 4th of July - Around the Lake Race.

      d. The fleet will make every effort to participate in Regattas on other lakes and in the ocean.

  8. The C-18 Fleet will provide the boats for Special events such as the Skipper of the Year Regatta and Boat Parade.

    • In order to avoid, calendar conflict, the times the boats could be used, must be agreed upon, at least 30 days in advance, between the Sailing Committee and the C-18 Executive Committee..

    • The sailors will have to become Qualified Skippers and must abide by the C-18 Fleet Governing Rules regarding boat usage. 

    • The sailors will have to sign the WYC Financial and Personal Liability form and take financial responsibility for any damage to the boat.

  9. Trophies - A 1st Place trophy will be awarded to the winning Skipper at each Regatta, Wednesday Evening Series, Fleet Championship Regatta and the 4th of July - Around the Lake Race.

Section 6 – Boat Usage Privileges

  1. Access - Only C 18 Fleet members will have key access to the C18 boats. For a boat to leave the dock there must be a responsible person who is a "Qualified C18 Skipper" or "C18 Certifier" on the boat.

  2. Qualified C18 Skipper – To be a "Qualified C18 Skipper" a sailor must have a current C18 membership and have successfully demonstrated knowledge and ability in the following areas and sailing with a "C18 Certifier" on board:

      a. A basic knowledge of sailing
      b. C18 rigging and unrigging
      c. C18 docking and undocking

  3. C18 Certifier – "C18 Certifiers" are designated by the C18 Executive Committee to use the C18s to conduct training and to certify sailors who meet the requirements as "Qualified C18 Skippers".

  4. All Qualified Skippers must sign the standard WYC Financial and Personal Liability form, which among other duties, requires the Qualified Skipper to take financial responsibility for any damage to the boat when they use it.

  5. Cleaning - Skippers are responsible for making sure the boats are cleaned and put away properly after racing or usage.

  6. Skippers are responsible for taking home and cleaning a boat’s Portable Toilet if used. There are no facilities at the WYC for cleaning Portable Toilets.

  7. Suspension of Usage Privileges - The C18 Executive Committee can reduce or remove the usage privileges of a C 18 Fleet member based on the misuse of the C18’s or their equipment.

  8. The C-18 Fleet will make the boats available to WYC members who are not members of the fleet:

      a. Users will pay $20.00 per day on weekdays and $50.00 on weekends to use the boats.

      b. Users will use the same reservation system as fleet members, reserving the boats (48 hours prior to the intended date of usage) on a time available basis, with fleet members having priority.

      c. Users will be checked out and become a Qualified Skipper and must abide by the C-18 Fleet Governing Rules regarding boat usage.

      d. Users will have to sign the WYC Financial and Personal Liability form and take financial responsibility for any damage to the boat when they use them.

  9. The C18 boats may not be taken out of the Lake, to be used in another location, for any reason without the specific permission of the Rear Commodore and the C18 Executive Committee.

Section 7 – Fund Raising, Donations and Assessments

  1. Fund Raising – The Executive Committee will be responsible for organizing fund raising activities for the Fleet.

  2. Donations - The Fleet is authorized to accept donations from Fleet members or outside sources.

  3. Assessments - If the Fleet is unable to raise the funds needed to operate and maintain the boats, an assessment can be proposed and must be approved by 2/3 of the Fleet membership.

Section 8 – Changes to the Governing Rules

    1. Changes can be proposed by the Executive Committee at any time by calling a Special Meeting of the members of the Fleet. Such changes must be approved by 50% of the members voting at the meeting.

These rules are active as of 11/26/04