As a co-operative community club, Westwood’s primary purpose is to provide sailing opportunities to members who don’t own their own boats. However, in some circumstances, the Board of Directors may determine it is reasonable for Westwood to allow members to keep private boats at the club. This policy determines how the BoD will make decisions regarding allowing private boats to be kept at the club.

Eligibility

  • Boat owner must be a Full Member (including Life / Honorary members with Full member status)

  • Maximum one boat per owner.

  • Maximum hull length: 16½’ (5m).

  • No “flower pots”. If a member cannot demonstrate having sailed their boat at least three times in the previous season, their parking spot for that boat will not be renewed. Application may be made to the executive for an exemption for a single season only (e.g., due to illness or repair).

Rules

  • Board of Directors may limit the private boats on property, which should be no more than ten (10).

  • Each boat is to be assigned specific parking area, and one shelf in private owners’ shed (either of which may be adjusted by Club at any time)

  • Boat owner is responsible for mowing assigned parking area on weekly basis

  • Includes winter storage

  • Parking and storage is subject to any fees, terms and conditions provided by Westwood

  • Boat owner is strongly encouraged to obtain property and liability insurance

  • No trailers.

Fees

  • Fees will be determined on an annual basis.

Priority of Assignment

  • First: Current private owners – must apply for membership and parking privileges by the Early Bird deadline for the upcoming season; if not, will lose priority.

  • Second: New private owners who have applied by the Early Bird deadline – priority to be assigned by Board of Directors based on following factors:

    • Date of application

    • Length of membership

    • Contributions to Westwood Sailing Club (e.g., executive service, significant volunteer work, etc.)

  • Third: All private owners (whether current or new) applying after the Early Bird deadline – in order of application.

Transition Exception (this exception is based on updated state of private ownership at June 1, 2017; the transitional flower pot exception expired in 2013). In recognition of his long standing as a member with private boats, the following exceptions will apply:

George Peterson:

  • 19’ Supercat on ramp (may be replaced by another 18–20’ catamaran). If sold to another member and not replaced, consideration may be given to that member to continue use of the ramp. Otherwise, ramp may be returned to general use.)

  • Tasar (may be replaced by another Tasar)

  • Aero 7 (replacement for earlier MX-Ray (excess time period waived))

  • Permitted number of boats will be reduced as current boats are sold/removed, unless replaced as permitted within two months of sale/removal.

  • Canoes, etc.

Canoes, Kayaks, and SUPs

The club currently has racks and a container reserved for canoes, kayaks, and SUPs. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eligibility

  • Owner must be a Full Member (including Life / Honorary members with Full member status) or Social Member.

  • Maximum one boat per owner.

  • No “flower pots”. If a member cannot demonstrate having used their canoe/kayak/SUP at least three times in the previous season, their spot for that boat will not be renewed. Application may be made to the executive for an exemption for a single season only (e.g., due to illness or repair).

Fees

  • Fees will be determined on an annual basis.