RULES OF THE ROME SAILING CLUB, INC.

 The following rules have been adopted by the Rome Sailing Club in order for members to have an understanding of the responsibilities, duties and conduct expected of them while on the Club premises or using the Club facilities.  A member who violates any rule may be subject to disciplinary action as provided in the Club Bylaws.  

Grounds and House Rules6/25/00

1. Particular attention should be paid to the parking of automobiles and trailers.  At no time shall the boat ramp, ramp access area, boat access area or adjoining properties be blocked with an unattended automobile, trailer or other vehicle.
2. Storage of boats, trailers, board boats, etc. will be administered by the Grounds Committee.
3. The entrance gates to the club premises shall remain locked at all times.  Each member shall lock the gate behind him when entering or leaving.
4. Doors/gates to the clubhouse shall be locked after days/nights/weekend use.
5. All members shall see that all lights/fans are turned off before leaving.  Instructions are posted in the clubhouse.
6. Members or guests shall not spend the night in the clubhouse.
7. No power boating or skiing or jet skiing shall be permitted from the club premises.  Club members and guest may tie up or raft up to club premises with power boats.  No power boats will remain on the A, B, C, or launching dock unattended when the owner is not on the premises.
8. The club's aluminum skiff is designated for use during club regattas and other club-sponsored activities.  At other times the skiff may be used by club members provided the member using the skiff takes full responsibility for loss of, or damage to, the skiff.  The skiff shall be returned to the club premises daily and securely locked when not in use.  Club members using the skiff must have adequate liability insurance to cover occupants and injury to others.  The user must supply and use proper safety equipment.  This club assumes no responsibility for injury or accident.
9. The club assumes no responsibility for the security of boats, equipment, gear or other personal property left on the club premises.  The club assumes no liability for accidents or injury to members or guests.  Club members must sign a release form before use of club property.  Forms may be obtained from the Treasurer.
10. No personal belongings are to be left on the club premises other than sailboats, boat trailers and sail-related gear without prior approval of the Grounds Committee and/or Dock Master.  These items shall be placed in the allocated area for storage and be marked with the owners name.
11. Because of the club's limited facilities, members shall keep the number of guests to a minimum on specific club activity days, Sundays and holidays.
12. A member shall be responsible for the conduct of their guests on club premises and shall assure that their guests abide by club rules and policies.  Parents or guardians shall be responsible for the activities of their children on the club premises and assure that unruly, unsafe or irresponsible conduct is corrected.  No children under the age of 16 will be allowed the use of club facilities without direct supervision.
13. Members shall not loan their key or give combinations to the club premises to any non-member.
14. Guests are permitted on the club premises only when accompanied by a club member.
15. Any pets brought to the club premises shall be under the control of the owner and shall in to way cause a disturbance to other members.
16. All members shall see that their litter is removed from the club premises. 
17. No open fires shall be made for any purpose without the permission of the Grounds Committee.  Picnic grills which completely contain the fire may be used on the club premises only if that member takes full responsibility for extinguishing the fire and for any damage that may be done as a result of its use.
18. Fishing shall be permitted from the club premises only to the extent that it does not interfere with swimming, launching and retrieving of boats, beaching of boats or any other club organized activity.
19. Members shall not conduct any unruly, loud, rowdy or otherwise disturbing parties on the club premises.
20. Members shall not bring firearms or explosives onto the club premises unless they are to be used in an approved club activity.
21. Members shall not violate any local, county, state or federal laws while on the club premises.
22. Sailboats are not to be left unattended at the launching dock when the owner is not on the club premises.      

       6/25/00