Hiring a club boat or dinghy

Who can hire a boat

Any member or prospective member that has completed a Level 2 Dinghy course can hire and helm a boat.

On dual handed dinghies (Dinghies big enought to fit two or more people such as Bosun, Keels) any other member or prospective member can crew with a helm on a boat regardless of whether they have completed a Level 2 course. Crewing is at the discretion of the helm.

Each person is responsible for payment of their boat hire.

What boats can be hired

Bosuns

Picos, Toppers

Laser Keel Boats – Can only be hired during club organised events such as Sundowners and MAST

Fees

Boat hire fees are £10 per person per day and should be paid in advance

Process

Select the boat you will be hiring

Complete the form in the Red Folder kept at the Clubhouse Reception including:

  • Your name
  • Boat being hired
  • Who is helming the boat

Pay your hire fee in cash or card to the event organiser or to the bar or by bank transfer prior to using the boat

Bank details

  • Account Name
  • Account Number
  • Reference: Hire <YOUR LAST NAME> YOUR FIRST INITIAL DDMM

Record your payment on the hire sheet

Identify any issues with the boat emailing sailingsecretary@erithyachtclub.org.uk with details and/or photos prior to use.

Returning the boat

Return the boat to its assigned space

Roll up and put alway sails, tillers, rudders, oars, bailers and any other equipment not attached to the boat – Sails should be returned to the sail loft, rudders, oars and bailers to the sailing kit shed

Note any incidents or issues in an email to sailingsecretary@erithyachtclub.org.uk with details and/or photos

Cover and tie down the boat

Return any borrowed boyancy aids, helmets, spray jackets and overalls to the sailing kit shed