FAQ - Frequenty Asked Questions

Q:  Is the club responsible for my sailing?

A: No, you are responsible for your own actions, for the boat you rented.  You must sign a waiver form before you become a full member.

Q:  What has to be done to join the club?

A:  Please fill in the survey form (See public files) and mail it with a cheque for the $100 initiation fee to the club office at 310 Silver Lady Lane, North Bay, ON P1B 8G4

Q:  Is there a discount for prepaying sailing time?

A:  Yes, there is a discount on the hourly rate, depending on the hours booked and the boat booked.

Q:  Do you have mooring facilities for my boat?

A:  No, the North Bay City Marina provides slips for mooring your boat at your own expense

Q:  When do I pay the course fees?

A:  When you register for the course

Q:  Do I have to take the sailing course?

A:  Not if you are an experienced sailor.  You may have to show your skills to our instructor, depending on your credentials

Q:  When do I pay the annual dues?

A:  Annual dues are invoiced in March and due March 31st.  Early payment is appreciated as we have lots of bills to pay at the start of the season

Q:  When do I pay the initiation fee?

A:  You pay the fee when you mail in the survey

Q:  What insurance do you have?

A:  Our instructors are CYA approved and are covered under the CYA policy or our own liability policy

Q:  Do I need to pay the deductible?

A:  You only pay the deductible if you create damage

Q:  Do I need to buy insurance?

A:  No, the club has insurance coveing boats, equipment and liability.  There is a deductible clause.

Q:  Will I lose my prepaid sailing time if I cannot sail it out?

A:  No, as long as you remain a member your prepaid sailing time will be brought forward into the next season

Q:  Do I need to take classes prior to renting boats from the club?

A:  Not necessarily.  You will have to either show your credentials, or go out with our instructor and show your sailing abilities.