2006 Ann Arbor Model Yacht Club Procedures and Policies

The Ann Arbor Model Yacht Club was established to promote RC model sailboat racing and the spirit of good sportsmanship, in accordance to the AMYA guidelines and the Racing Rules of Sailing.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Club Membership is open to any person with an RC sailing yacht.

General membership dues are $3.00 per year. Racing Group fees may be additional.

NEW MEMBERS

Prospective members must be sponsored by a current club member in good standing and must attend 3 of 4 successively scheduled regattas before joining. They may join at the close of the 3d attended meeting. A provisional radio frequency will be assigned at that time. New members will receive a club patch with their membership card.

MEMBER REQUIREMENTS

A member in good standing has paid dues for the current year, and maintains active participation in Ann Arbor club activities and a safe environment at the lake. Members in good standing receive a membership card for the current sailing year. Members are assigned a provisional radio frequency for their use.

RADIO ASSIGNMENT POLICY

A member in good standing is assigned a provisional radio frequency for use at club activities. This requires the member to sign in on a ‘Frequency Board’ available at club events by 12:30 pm. Radio channels not locked in by 12:30 pm will be available to prospective members and guests. A member may lose their channel assignment, if active participation at scheduled club events is not maintained. A majority vote of the club board will make that evaluation and notify the member of their ruling. A member is required to use the their assigned channel in all boats sailed at club events.

OPEN SAILING GROUP

"OPEN" sailing is available to any member with an R/C sailboat. Open sailing shall consist of casual, sailing or informal racing. There will be no scores recorded or any form of award given. "OPEN" sailing is available at all scheduled club events at all times.

RACE GROUP

A "RACE" group is formed when 3 or more members organize a formal racing program for a yacht class (i.e. One-Meter, EC12, Soling 1 Meter, Fairwind, etc). Race group membership is open to anyone with a yacht that meets group specifications. The fleet captain and members may establish fees, score methods, awards. Only one race group per class will be permitted.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

The Open Sailing Group and one or more Race Groups (3 boats minimum required) can be active at any scheduled club event. Groups may sail events simultaneously (2 or more classes on the water), or groups may sail in sequences, with one or more racing group clearing the water to allow another racing group on the water. This will occur when a member is sailing in more than one racing group or if the total number of boats on the water is excessive. The order and starting sequence of groups sailing will be determined at the lake or in a prearranged schedule.

CLUB OFFICERS

Club officers shall consist of Commodore, Vice Commodore, Secretary/Treasurer, and a representative from each sailing group (Race Group Captain). All officers are members of the club board. They shall meet at least once a year to establish the schedule, review procedures and adjust policy as required to maintain club activities. A member may not hold more than one office and position on the board.

CLUB RULES AND VOTING

All proposals pertaining to the club shall be submitted to the club board in writing for review and clarification. The board may submit a written version of the proposal to the general membership for vote. Every member shall have an opportunity to review and vote on submitted and seconded proposals made to the club. Votes shall be returned to the club, within two weeks for counting. Votes not returned will be considered as abstained votes. Group members may only vote on proposals specific to that group. A proposal will not be accepted to the detriment of another group.

CLUB EVENTS

AAMYC scheduled events are located in the Ann Arbor region.

All sailing and races would be run in accordance with the AMYA racing rules.

Cancellation of an event will be determined at the sailing location or by emergency notice of the club officers.

The skipper control area is restricted to an area defined by club officers. Skippers may leave the control area to retrieve a disabled boat.

Start / Finish line of all courses will be located in front of the skippers control area.

Transmitter antenna tip must have protection (a foam or plastic golf ball).

No alcohol or pets permitted.