LTS Dinghy Usage
LTS Dinghy Usage
Thanks to the generous and continued support from our members, QCYC has 4 sailboats (one 420 and three Lasers) available for the use by Members, Instructors and LTS Students. They can be used for Friday night racing or informal sailing practice on any day of the week.
It is very important that you read the Requirements and Borrowing Procedures below if this program is to succeed.
Any person using or in charge of a club boat must be a Member, Instructor or LTS Student. All those wishing to use the Club’s dinghies must have acquired a CANSail 2 level or equivalent or demonstrate the equivalent competency.
Anyone under 18 requires permission from their parent or legal guardian.
Usage of Club boats is determined on a rotational shared basis, and allocations are granted at the sole discretion of the LTS Director.
1. Before using a Club boat: it is the responsibility of the member, or the person making the booking, to ensure that the LTS Director is advised of any problems or damage to the boat before going sailing. If club personnel are not in attendance, please report the damage both in the logbook, located in the QCYC Paddleboard Box, and by leaving a message on the club’s answering machine.
2. Club boats may NOT be used during racing, training or informal sailing practice if the wind is consistently over 20 knots in the 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the session or race. If wind increases during the session to consistently 20 knots, every effort should be made for the sailor to return to shore as quickly and safely as possible.
3. Buoyancy aids and PFDs MUST be worn at ALL times by ALL people onboard club boats.
4. There is one 420 and three Lasers available for use and located in the LTS Dinghy Park.
The420s are marked with QCYC burgee decals on the bow. ONLY the 420 marked "Navy Cut" is available for use outside the LTS program.
Lasers will have a QCYC burgee and the letter A, B or C on the transom.
Laser daggerboard, rudders and sails are locked in the bin located beside the lasers in the Dinghy Park. Note that they are indicated as belonging to boats A, B and C. You will have to ask the office for access to the 420 sails and equipment.
Do not transfer components (booms, rudders, etc.) between boats as that is how pieces get lost. Use whatever is with the boat!
DO NOT RIG OR USE ANY OTHER BOATS!
5. Club boats must be washed down, drained of all water and derigged with proper stowage of the boat and all equipment. Hose off any weeds or dirt and drain all the water from the boats. Every effort should be made to leave the sails DRY and in their sail bags.
1) SIGN YOUR QCYC DINGHY WAIVER.* The forms are in the box marked “QCYC Paddleboard Box,” located near the boards on the dinghy racks. Place signed waivers in the “Dinghy Signed Waiver” envelope. You can also download and print a waiver HERE
*Note: Signup will be periodically checked to ensure all participants have submitted a waiver. Failure to complete a waiver will result in loss of use of this amenity. Waivers must be completed by parents for children under 18.
2) Use Signup for your desired time slot. To access the signup page click THIS LINK.
Note: It’s easier to plan ahead: Sign up ahead of time so you don’t have to bring your cellphone on the water. Remember to cancel your Signup if your plans change, just like the tender.
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ZigZag is QCYC's shared 22-foot keelboat, which can be booked out by current club members in good standing.
Please note that at least one person on ZigZag must have a minimum of Cansail 3 or Basic Keelboat certification as well their Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Before signing out ZigZag, please read and sign the Required Liability Waiver and return it to us by print in person or electronically, by sending it to office@qcyc.ca.
You can download the Liability Waiver here.
Here is how to sign ZigZag out in 3 easy steps:
Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact the office and they can sign you up manually.
