Grand Lake Sailing Club – Application Form (Fleet or Regular)

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Membership year is March 1 through the end of February. Initiation Fee $750 (one time); Regular Annual Dues $370; Fleet Annual Dues $470; Slip Fees $16/ft single; $13.50/ft double; $11/ft outside; Dry Storage: 1^st boat $200; additional boat and/or trailer $200. Dues, dry storage and slip fees are prorated for the remaining portion of the year for mid-year applications.

I/We agree to pay Initiation Fee, Membership Dues and Slip Fee (if applicable) for the balance of the current membership year. Included with this application are the Dues, Slip Fee (if applicable) and at least ¼ of the Initiation Fee; the balance of the Initiation Fee must be paid within ninety days. Regular Memberships will include a copy of proof of insurance with application.

Agreement with Grand Lake Sailing Club for Regular or Fleet Membership

This agreement is entered into on the “Membership Accepted Date”, between Grand Lake Sailing Club (“GLSC”) and the above-named Member(s) (“Member”). For Regular Members this agreement is for the use of one slip and/or for use of dry storage for the above-described boat(s) and/or trailer(s) (“Boat”), subject to the following terms and conditions. For Fleet Members this agreement is for the use of club owned boats, subject to the following terms and conditions.

1. Member assumes the risk of using all club facilities and agrees to make no claims against GLSC for injuries to Member or Member’s property or Member’s guest or Member’s guest’s property.

2. Member agrees to comply with the boating laws of Oklahoma, Grand River Dam Association and the Grand Lake Sailing Club Bylaws and Standing Rules.

3. Member agrees that NO ALTERATIONS will be made to the docks or facilities, that they will be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and that no unnecessary wear and tear, disturbance, nuisance, rubbish, or garbage will be permitted on the dock or premises. Member further agrees to keep dock and premises free and clear of gear, tackle, and all other obstructions.

4. Member must obtain written permission from the Harbor Master before making changes to, or altering any dock, equipment, walkway, slip or any GLSC property.

5. Member must obtain written permission from the Harbor Master before installing or leaving any personal property, equipment, boat lift, dock box, locker, storage structure, permanent steps, or boat cleaning devices on GLSC premises.

6. Member agrees to throw nothing, including treated or untreated effluent of sewage from heads or holding tanks in the harbor.

7. Regular Member will not leave boat heaters, appliances, or other items connected to utilities on Boat in wet or dry storage in Member’s absence. Any exceptions to this rule must be approved by the Harbor Master. Automatic battery chargers and bilge pumps are permitted to be left connected. The Harbor Master shall have the right to board and inspect any unattended boat left connected to GLSC utilities and may disconnect any unauthorized item left connected to utilities.

8. Member agrees to pay all dues and fees when due. After June 1 of the Membership year, any Member not current with dues and fees will be considered delinquent and Member will be suspended from the club and all club privileges will be suspended.
9. Regular Member agrees to keep the Boat fully insured with current marine liability insurance that includes property damage insurance in the amount of at least $200,000 per occurrence and further agrees to provide GLSC evidence of such insurance with dues payment. After June 1 of the Membership year, any Regular Member who does not provide proof of insurance will be suspended from the club and all club privileges will be suspended.

10. A suspended Regular Member will be required to remove his/her Boat from GLSC property. If a suspended Member fails to remove the Boat, then the suspended Member authorizes GLSC to file a possessory lien against the Boat and to remove the Boat from GLSC property and dispose of it at Member’s expense.

11. Regular Member agrees to clearly mark Member’s Boat trailer with owner’s last name.

12. Regular Member will notify the Harbor Master if Member’s slip is to be vacant for more than 7 (seven) days.

13. Regular Member will notify the Harbor Master when Member puts his/her Boat back into Member’s slip after that slip has been vacant for more than 7 (seven) days.

14. Regular Members will not assign, transfer, sub-lease, or permit the use of assigned space to any other party without written consent of GLSC.

15. Members agrees to be responsible for any or all damages to GLSC property caused by Member’s Boat or club owned boat due to careless or improper operation or due to boat being improperly moored.

16. In case of emergency, as determined by GLSC, Regular Members hereby grants GLSC the right to move or relocate Member’s Boat if possible or practical, to a safer area to protect the Boat, property, or general welfare if Boat is unattended and Member cannot be reached. However, under no circumstances is GLSC under any obligation to provide this service. Member agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all liability, loss or damage caused by or to the Boat which may arise out of failure of Member to move the Boat, the inability of GLSC to reach Member, or by the movement of the Boat by GLSC. In general, Member shall be solely responsible for any emergency measure.

17. Regular Members will be notified in advance, if possible, of repairs or maintenance to GLSC docks, grounds, or other facilities that require the Member’s Boat to be relocated and Member agrees to move the Boat when notified. If Member’s Boat is not moved by Member when requested, Member hereby grants GLSC the right to move or relocate Member’s boat during the making of said repairs or maintenance. Member agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all liability, loss or damage caused by or to the Boat which may arise out of failure of Member to move the Boat, the inability of GLSC to reach Member, or by the movement of the Boat by GLSC.

18. Regular Members agrees to ensure that at least one U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket (Personal Flotation Device – PFD) is on Member’s Boat or on club owned boat for each person on board. PFD’s must be the appropriate size for the intended user, must be in good and serviceable condition and must be readily accessible. At least one throwable device must also be on board and readily accessible. NOTE: Oklahoma law requires children under the age of 13 to wear a PFD when underway on a vessel under 26 feet in length.

19. Swimming is not allowed from the Marina, slips, piers, fingers, or from any boat while berthed. Safety hazards include underwater obstructions, electrocution, entanglement in dock trusses and cables, and boat traffic.

20. The use of torches or open flame, inflammable or toxic removers, or any other hazardous equipment is prohibited on docks, slips, piers, or fingers.

21. GLSC shall have no duty preventing the repossession of a Regular Member’s Boat, nor to determine the validity of a security interest in the Member’s Boat or equipment. If GLSC becomes aware of the repossession of a boat or other item located on club property, their sole duty shall be to determine the identity of those effecting the repossession.

22. Fleet Members, after receiving approval from the Fleet Master to use club owned sailboats, will operate club owned boats in a responsible and safe manner.

23. Member agrees to refrain from the use of alcohol, drugs, or any medication that could impair the safe operations of Member’s Boat or club owned boats.

24. The provisions of this Application/Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors and administrators of the Member and ls not assignable.

25. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements between GLSC and Member.

26. This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

Member certifies that the printed matter on this agreement has been read and the terms and conditions set forth herein are fully understood. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Membership Accepted Date below.