HOUSE RULES
House Rules are established so that all members of the Yacht Club and Sailing School may get the maximum enjoyment and service out of our facilities, with the minimum of inconvenience to themselves, other members and our neighbors. Please bring these rules to the attention of your family and guests. The conduct of family members and guests is the responsibility of the member. Everyone's cooperation is expected and appreciated.

1. The Club hours will be posted on the bulletin board.
2. The Lake Geneva Yacht Club and the Geneva Lake Sailing School will not be held responsible or liable for loss or damage to any private property that may be brought to the Clubhouse, grounds and premises. Boats are stored at owner's risk.
3. Amendments and changes to House Rules will be posted on the Clubhouse bulletin board.
4. While participating in Sailing School events, children will be under the supervision of the Geneva Lake Sailing School. At all other times, children should be under the supervision of their parents or other adults selected by their parents. The Lake Geneva Yacht Club assumes no responsibility for the safety of our young people.
5. No pets are allowed in the Clubhouse or on the grounds at any time.
6. Members may reserve Club facilities for private entertainment. All such reservations should be made with the Club Manager and are subject to the approval of the House Committee.
7. Visiting yachtsmen, members of accredited IYRU, US Sailing, ILYA or other accredited yachting organizations, their families and crew shall be allowed the use and enjoyment of the Club's facilities on a reciprocal basis.
8. Visiting yachtsmen desiring to use the Club’s facilities shall register in the Clubhouse.
9. Complaints, comments, and suggestions should be made to the Club Manager or to any member of the House Committee.

BUILDING
1. The Clubhouse is a smoke-free environment.
2. The hall telephone should be used for all personal calls. The LGYC telephone is to be used for Yacht Club and Sailing School business only.
3. The office is not a public room. It is for the use of Yacht Club and Sailing School officials and Race Committee personnel.
4. Bathing suits may not be worn in the Clubhouse. Men shall wear shirts in the Clubhouse. Bare feet are not welcome.
5. No one under the age of 21 will be served alcoholic beverages.
6. No one under the age of 21 without adequate supervision shall be allowed in the Commodores' Lounge while alcoholic beverages are being served.
7. No flammable or toxic liquids may be stored in the Clubhouse or other buildings by members or guests.

GROUNDS
1. All Federal, State, County and Town ordinances, rules and regulations applying to the use, operation, ownership and safety of boats and equipment shall apply to the waterfront and piers of Lake Geneva Yacht Club.
2. Space available for parking is limited. Please cooperate.
3. Trailers shall be parked in assigned spaces only.
4. Unlicensed motor vehicles are not permitted on Club property.
5. Only persons holding a valid driver's license may operate a motor vehicle on the premises.
6. No picnicking shall be allowed on the Club grounds while the kitchen is open.
7. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed anywhere on the Club grounds but the Commodores' Lounge during posted hours except for regattas and special social functions. It is in violation of our liquor license for members or guests to bring on the premises or consume on the premises any liquor not purchased from the Lake Geneva Yacht Club.
8. All flammable or hazardous materials by necessity present on boats in assigned dry storage spaces must be in proper containers in compliance with all State and Federal Regulations. This includes fuel lubricants and batteries. No other flammable, corrosive, or hazardous substances shall be stored on the Club's premises by members or guests.
9. All vessels and equipment shall be removed from the Club's storage lot and waterfront from December 21 to March 21, unless arrangements have been made for outside storage with the Club Manager. Any yacht not so moved may be moved by the Lake Geneva Yacht Club or its agents at the owner's expense and risk including storage charges.
10. The Club is not responsible for members' yachts, equipment, or personal gear of any kind; nor is it responsible for their person safety.

WATERFRONT
1. Members shall not block access to the hoists at any time unless they are waiting to launch or come out. Please have crew members on hand to hoist quickly and return vehicle and trailer to their assigned space without delay.
2. After launching, members should move their boats down the pier to make room for others.
3. All skippers are requested to rig their boats and leave the pier area as quickly as possible after launching. When returning, skippers are requested to limit their mooring to the time necessary to derig and hoist their boats from the water.
4. No boats may use neighboring piers at any time without special permission from the neighbors.
5. Hoists should be "tied down" when not in use.
6. Power yachts shall use only the windward side of the piers and shall not restrict the sailing yachts in any way
7. Sails must NOT be hung on the flagpole. Sails should be attended if spread on the grass to dry.
8. Launching and docking priority shall be given first to racing sailboats, then pleasure sailboats, and then motor boats.