Ozarks Yacht Club  ,  Inc

     On Table Rock Lake in SW Missouri

The purpose of the Ozarks Yacht Club, Inc. is to serve the interest of the boating owners, to defend such owners against discriminatory legislation and burdensome taxation, to prevent the pollution of neighboring recreational waters, to stimulate a greater interest in boating among all citizens in the area served by the Club, to develop a  fraternal spirit among local outdoor enthusiasts, to provide a medium for the exchange of boating information, to own or lease property for Club uses, to develop more adequate boat storage and dock facilities and to do all other things which will tend to serve present owners of boating equipment and to further interest in boating  generally.

1.           No boat will be left unattended outside of slips for more than 48 hours unless the ‘Board of Directors’ through the ‘Club Commodore’ grants permission.  This policy applies both to slip occupants and non-slip occupants.

2.           The awarding of a slip gives occupant only use of the assigned slip.  Said slip occupant agrees to abide by rules established from time to time by the ‘Board of Directors’ and understands that said slip cannot be leased, rented or sold to any person.  Trade of slip space between two occupants can be made only with permission of the ‘Board of Directors’ (majority vote deciding) who will act only on written application of the interested parties.  When a slip occupant advises in writing to the Commodore that he is releasing his space, it will be offered in turn to those persons having on file with the Club secretary a letter requesting dock space.  Neither shall any slip occupant loan his slip to any person not a club member.

3.           Procedure for requesting dock space will be to submit an application to the Club Secretary designating type of slip desired. Applications will be placed on file in the order received.   When a slip becomes available it will be offered to the current slip holders of that type (24 ft or 36ft/40ft) who have a dated request on file to move within their type.  When a slip of the type requested is available, the first person approved by the ‘Board of Directors’ on the waiting list will be offered that space.  Approval shall be based on criteria established by the board, including applicants participation in club activities, work days, boat acceptability, etc.  If rejected the application will be removed from the waiting list and the slip will be offered to the next approved member on the list. An approved member may choose to pass and hold the place on the list for up to three times, at which time the application will be removed from the list.

A)          The ‘Board of Directors’, upon unanimous vote when a quorum is present, may expel any slip occupant for non-participation or non-compliance of dock rules.

B)         Slip holders may apply for approval to install a lift for jet-powered Personal Water Craft, to  be installed east of the east ramp and west of the west ramp for craft not to exceed 10 feet in length. Approval of applications will follow the general rules of slip applications

4.           Secretary will send statement to slip owners on January 1st for slip rent.  The slip rent must be paid by February 15th or your slip will be forfeited.  All bills must be paid within 30 days of statement date or dock space will be forfeited.

5.           The official dock year is March 1st to February 28th.

6.           No improvement shall be made to or removed from, the dock without written permission from the Board.

7.           Parking in front of the walkways is restricted to loading and unloading of vehicles only.

8.           Members may not borrow from other members without their permission.

9.           Pets are not allowed on the dock or in the clubhouse.

10.      In the runabout dock, the walkway to the east of the slip shall be used by that slip.  On all other docks, the walkway to the west of the slip will be used by that slip.  All upright lockers, etc. will be placed on the designated walkway.

11.      No unauthorized personnel will be on the dock roof at any time.

12.      No running or horseplay on the dock.

13.      Members will leave the clubhouse and bathrooms clean when they leave !

14.      Members will keep their dock area clean, making sure it is left clean when they depart. Walkway in front of boat will be kept clean.

15.      Members’ children who are married and/or 21 must have their own membership to apply for a dock slip or enjoy other club privileges.

16.      No open fires will be permitted on the dock or boats in slips.

17.      No fish cleaning on the dock.

18.      There will be no dumping of waste matter in the lake, such as cans, cooking grease, trash, etc.

19.      Members will be responsible for their guests and will remember that this is a family club and members and guests will conduct themselves with this in mind.

20.      When workdays are designated, all members are expected to participate, especially those who have slips in the dock.

21.      Guests are not permitted to use club facilities without a member present at all times.

22.      ‘Missouri Water Patrol’ will be inspecting all ‘Marine Toilets’

23.      All lockers located on the fingers will be unloaded and unlocked by fall work day, and will be inspected to insure compliance.

24.      Only one finger locker per slip will be allowed.

25.      All slip occupants, by fall workday, will provide and install a line of at least 1/2” in diameter, running across the stern of their boat and attached to the fingers on either side.  The dock master will adjust slack on these lines so that in case of ice or snow on the roof and all lines will bear the load evenly.

26.      These rules will be reviewed and revised at each November Board Meeting.