​Article I: Name

The name of the organization shall be “Wanderlusters Sailing Club Inc.” (The name is indicated below by the initials “WSC” or by the designation “the Club.”
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​Article II: Purpose

​The purpose of the organization shall be to encourage the sport of sailing; to encourage members to improve their sailing skills; to provide a forum for the exchange of sailing information and techniques; and to offer members and their guests the opportunity to sail at the lowest reasonable cost.
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​Article III: Membership

Membership in the Wanderlusters Sailing Club Inc. shall be open to any person who wishes to participate in the sport of sailing, or any person who wishes to associate with those who sail. Membership in the club shall consist of one class; regular members. This class of membership shall be accorded full voting privileges, in return for payment of fees and meeting the Club requirements as described below. The Club reserves the right to limit the number of members. The Secretary shall maintain a waiting list of candidates for membership. Any person may request that his or her name be placed on the waiting list at any time.
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​Section 1 - Membership and Privileges

Regular Members are entitled to all of the rights and privileges specified, constitute the General Membership, and may participate in all Club functions. Rights accorded Regular Members include, among others, full voting privileges and the opportunity to become Captain of any (or all) of the sailing vessels owned or leased by the Club. All Regular Member rights and privileges are granted by the Club with the condition that all required fees have been paid and that all other membership and Club requirements have been met.
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​Section 2 - Joining

The Executive Committee will consider potential members after submission of a WSC membership application. Upon approval of the membership application and upon the candidate’s meeting all applicable financial obligations, the Secretary shall inform the candidate of acceptance into the Club.  **REVISED MAY 2018**
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Section 3 - Membership Termination

Membership shall be terminated when requested by the member in writing. Membership may also be suspended or terminated for any reason by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. The member being considered for termination may obtain a hearing by the Executive Committee prior to its vote.
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​Section 4 - Definition of Member in Good Standing

A member in good standing is an individual who has met all applicable financial obligations as established by the Operating Procedures. Moreover, any Club member suspended by the Executive Committee is not a member in good standing.
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​Article IV: Organization and Officers

The officers of the Club shall consist of a Commodore, Vice Commodore, a Sailing Master and Assistant Sailing Master for each vessel, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Sailing Course Coordinator, and a Cruise Coordinator. These officers, acting together, shall also constitute the Club’s Executive Committee, and shall have signatory authority on the Club’s checking account as may be determined by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is authorized to act upon all business of the Club when the Club is not in session and shall authorize and direct that disbursements be made in the interest of the Club.
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​Section 1 - Executive Committee

A. The powers, business, and property of the Club shall be, respectively, exercised, conducted, and controlled by the Executive Committee. Each member of the Executive Committee shall serve without monetary compensation.
B. The Executive Committee shall have the power and authority to promulgate and enforce all rates, rules, operating procedures, and regulations pertaining to the use and operation of Club property both leased and owned, and to do and perform or cause to be done or performed, any and every act which the Club may lawfully do and perform.
C. The Executive Committee may authorize and/or hire personnel from outside the club membership to perform such services (for a fee) in behalf of the Club as the Executive Committee deems necessary.
D. The Executive Committee shall cause to be kept a complete record of all of its acts and the content of its meetings; and shall always be prepared to present a full statement showing in detail the condition of the Club.
E. The Executive Committee may assign to any Club member any duty or office which the Committee deems necessary to the conduct of the Club, and which is not otherwise provided for in these Bylaws.
F. To recognize service to the Club by members in good standing, the Executive Committee may establish a schedule of compensation, awarded as sailing time, in accordance with the operating procedures.

​Section 2 - Officers

A. Commodore
It shall be the duty of the Commodore to preside at all meetings of the Club and Executive Committee, to authorize all official acts necessary to carry out the will of the Club, to appoint the membership of all Committees, and to call special meetings as may be necessary. The Commodore will execute with the Treasurer all certificates of membership, contracts, and other instruments as may be necessary to the conduct of Club business.

B. Vice Commodore
It shall be the duty of the Vice Commodore to organize Club social functions. In case of the disability of the Commodore,
the Vice Commodore shall be vested with all the powers to perform the duties of the Commodore. The Vice Commodore
shall perform such other duties as may be directed by the Commodore.​  **REVISED MAY 2013**

C. Sailing Master
It shall be the duty of the Sailing Master to monitor operation and maintenance of the Club vessels; their winterization; their Spring preparation for the sailing seasons; sailing instruction for the membership; and certification of Captains. (See operating rules for certification requirements.)

D. Assistant Sailing Masters
Under the general direction of the Sailing Master, it shall be the duty of each Assistant Sailing Master (one for each Club vessel) to carry out the duties set forth in paragraph IV-2-C above. The Assistant Sailing Master of the largest Club vessel shall succeed the Sailing Master in the event that the Sailing Master is unable to carry out duties of that office.

E. Secretary
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep and maintain the minutes of the meetings of the Club and Executive Committee; to have custody of all official files except for those maintained by the Treasurer; to conduct the correspondence of the Club including the printing and mailing of the Club newsletter; and to make available to the Club members relevant information on request.  **REVISED MAY 2013**

F. Treasurer
It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to collect all monies due to the Club and deposit such monies promptly in the Club’s checking or savings account as may be appropriate; to have charge of the funds of the Club; to keep a record and correct account of all monies received and put out, and to make disbursements on behalf of the Club as directed by the Executive Committee. It shall be the Treasurer’s duty to provide a financial statement at every scheduled meeting; and to advise the Executive Committee of projected expenditures and any unpaid accounts. The Treasurer shall have signatory authority on the Club’s checking account. The Treasurer will also maintain a current list of all Club members including their current post office address, email address, and phone number(s).

G. Sailing Course Coordinator
The Sailing Course Coordinator shall plan, schedule, and conduct the Club’s sailing course.
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H. Cruise Coordinator
The Cruise Coordinator shall plan, schedule, and conduct the Club’s cruises.
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​Section 3 - Terms and Succession

A. Each Club officer shall be elected for a term of one year, by and from the membership in good standing, at the annual meeting. A slate of nominees shall be presented to the members at least two weeks prior to the annual meeting. Members may vote by written proxy if they must be absent from the meeting.

B. If any office, other than that of Commodore, becomes vacant for any reason, the commodore shall appoint an interim successor until such time as the Executive Committee shall elect a successor from the membership who shall hold the office for the balance of the one-year term. If the office of Commodore becomes vacant the Vice Commodore shall become Commodore and the Executive Committee shall elect a new Vice Commodore from among the membership.
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​Article V: Conduct of Business

​Section 1 - Meetings, Quorums, and Voting

A. For the purpose of conducting the official business of the Club, regular meetings of the Executive Committee and of the membership shall be held. Notice of such meetings shall be given prior to the date specified for the meetings. Such notice may be given in the Club’s Newsletter, in the monthly statements, by special mailing, email, or by telephone. The schedule and voting requirements for such meetings are presented below in chart form for convenient reference
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Meeting	Executive Committee	General Membership
Annual		March or April (Two (2) weeks notice.)
Regular	Monthly during sailing season. Time and place set by Commodore. (Two (2) weeks notice to Executive Committee.)	Members in good standing may attend Executive Committee meetings at any time.
Special	Called by Commodore or three (3) Executive Committee members. (Three (3) days notice.)	Called by Commodore, or three (3) Executive Committee members, or ten percent of members in good standing by written petition to the Executive Committee
Quorum	Five (5) Members of the Executive Committee	Ten percent (10%) of members in good standing.
Votes to pass an action	Majority of the Executive Committee	Majority of votes cast, including those of attending members in good standing, and absentee ballots and proxy votes of members in good standing.
Bylaw changes		Two Thirds (2/3) of votes cast, including those of attending members in good standing, absentee ballots, and proxy votes of members in good standing.

B. A member in good standing may vote at a general membership meeting without attending the meeting by submitting in advance of the meeting to any member of the Executive Committee either (1) an absentee ballot, or (2) a proxy that clearly empowers another member in good standing to vote in his or her place.

​Section 2 - Club Finances

A. The Club, being a non-profit corporation, shall collect only those funds, and bear only those costs, which are necessary to the conduct of its authorized business. 
B. Any net surplus funds remaining after all obligations have been paid shall remain in the Club treasury for the purchase of new equipment, for planned maintenance, for contingencies, or for the purpose of reducing charges for fixed or operating costs to the members, as shall be determined by the Executive committee. In no case may surplus funds be distributed to any member or members for individual use.
C. Authorization to Expend Club Funds
1. No member may authorize expenditures or otherwise incur financial obligations in the name of the Club except as expressly provided for in these Bylaws or under other authorization pursuant to the Bylaws.
2. Captains should refer to Operating Rules regarding the purchases and/or expenditures allowed under certain specific
conditions.
3. The Treasurer is authorized to disburse funds for all normal fixed costs (loans, insurance, lease payments, and dockage) without prior approval of the Executive Committee.
4. The Sailing Master is authorized to obligate the Club for costs of routine maintenance and inspections for up to one thousand dollars ($1000.00) without prior approval of the Executive Committee. Such obligations shall be scheduled with the Treasurer so that availability of the necessary funds is assured.
5. For all proposed expenditures in excess of five thousand dollars ($5000.00) for new (non-replacement) equipment, the
Executive Committee shall seek guidance from the general membership prior to taking action on any such proposal.
D. Respecting member payments and refunds, members of the Club shall be required to pay such fees and sailing rates
as may be determined by the Executive Committee and as specifically set forth in the Club’s Schedule of Fees and Rates.
Refunds shall be limited to those circumstances specified in the Club’s Operating Rules.

Section 3 - Changes to Bylaws, Operating Rules, Fees, and Rates

These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the general membership called for that purpose, or at any regular meeting of the general membership. Two thirds of the votes cast, including votes of members in good standing present at a general meeting, proxy votes of members in good standing, and absentee ballots as provided for in the Bylaws above, shall be required for any change in the Bylaws. Members shall have advance notice not less than one month prior to the final vote to consider such changes. Operating Rules and Schedules of Fees and Rates shall be determined by the Executive Committee and reviewed annually to determine what changes, if any, are required.

​Article VI: Safety Board

​Section 1- Composition and Functions

A Safety Board shall be designated by the Executive Committee for each incident or accident involving a Club member and/or boat belonging to the Club, providing such incident or accident resulted in damage to a Club boat exceeding two hundred dollars  ($200.00) or involved injury to persons. The Safety Board shall consist of three (3) members of the Club who were not involved in the incident or accident.

​Section 2 - Investigations and Hearings

The Safety Board shall take all steps necessary to ascertain the facts, conditions, and circumstances of the incident or accident, shall arrive at conclusions regarding the probable cause and responsibility there for, and shall make known to the Executive Committee and all parties involved its findings in the form of a written report. The Executive Committee shall then offer to all parties concerned the opportunity of a hearing. After the hearing (or immediately, if the hearing is waived by all involved parties), the Executive Committee
shall render a decision regarding financial responsibility for the incident and the responsibility for injury, if any, to persons. This decision of the Executive Committee is final.
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​Section 3 - Member Liability

A. The Executive Committee shall not impose financial responsibility for any incident or accident upon any member in excess of the deductible in effect under the insurance policy then current, unless the damage resulted from a cause not covered by insurance on the boat, or unless the member was found to be grossly negligent. In either of these two cases, the member found responsible for the damage shall be liable for the full amount of the loss.
B. Financial obligations imposed on any member as a result of a decision of the Executive Committee shall be satisfied within thirty days of written notice to the member. Failure following this period to satisfy such obligation shall result in immediate suspension of the member from the Club and application of the member’s credits in Club accounts toward the obligation. Failure to satisfy such obligation within thirty days after suspension shall result in termination of membership in each case without further action on the part of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall have the right to lift such suspension or to avert such membership
termination provided satisfactory arrangements are made in time, but the Executive Committee may not reverse a membership
termination once in effect.
C. In incidents involving injury to persons, the Executive Committee shall have the authority to impose suspension of any length or terminate membership if they believe the member was negligent, regardless of whether any damage to property occurred.
D. The Club retains the right to use all legal means to recover losses.
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​Article VII: Dissolution of the Club

​Section 1 - Procedure

At such time in the future as circumstances may indicate that the Club should be dissolved, the procedure to be used shall be as prescribed herein.

​Section 2 - Criteria for Dissolution

The Club may be dissolved for any reason upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the Executive Committee and after approval by the general membership, as described below. A request for dissolution may also be made upon petition to the Executive Committee, stating the reasons there for, and signed by twenty percent (20%) of the members in good standing. An action toward dissolving the Club upon Executive Committee vote or upon petition shall promptly be presented to the membership by a written notice stating
the reasons for the Executive Committee action or transmitting the reasons cited in the petition; in the case of a petition the Executive Committee shall append its recommendation. A meeting of the general membership shall then be held to take place at least fourteen (14) but not more than thirty (30) days after the date of such notice. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of members in good standing shall be required to begin dissolution proceedings.

​Section 3 - Disposition of Club Assets and Liabilities

The order of priority for distribution of assets of the Club shall be as follows:
A. To pay the liabilities of the Club to all persons other than members.
B. To establish such reserves for unmatured or contingent liabilities as the Executive Committee may deem appropriate.
C. To repay loans from members.
D. To repay refundable deposits from members.
E. To pay amounts due to members other than deposits.
F. The balance of the assets, including any assets remaining after the satisfaction of unmatured or contingent liabilities
shall be donated to any one or more not-for-profit organizations as the Executive Committee selects. In order of preference, such organizations may be those established to promote (1) the sport of sailing; (2) amateur sports generally; (3) any other eleemosynary cause other than a religious or political cause. In the event the assets are insufficient to satisfy all claims in any category, claims in that category shall be satisfied pro rata and no claims in any subsequent category shall be satisfied to any extent.

​Section 4 - Liquidator

The Executive Committee shall act as the liquidator of the Corporation. Upon the liquidation, the Treasurer shall prepare a report for the Executive Committee setting forth the assets and liabilities of the Club at the point of decision to liquidate, and indicating the disposition of the assets. This report shall be presented to any member upon request.


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Operating Rules and Procedures

A. Membership

1. Club Member - One who has paid the non-refundable initiation fee (see current rate schedule) and has completed the Club’s sailing course, or documents equivalent experience. May crew with a Club Captain and participates in Club functions such as open-session Club Cruises. Has one vote at Club meetings. Sailing course included initiation fee.
 
2. Regular Captain - A Club Member who has purchased a one-time refundable share in the Club’s assets (see current rate schedule) and has passed certification checkout on the Catalina 270 (see Captain Certification). After the annual prepaid user fee and maintenance fee have been paid, is entitled to schedule the Catalina 270.

3. Advanced Captain - A Club Member who has purchased a larger one-time refundable share in the Club’s assets (see current rate schedule) and has passed certification checkout on both the Hunter 306 and Catalina 270. After the annual prepaid user fee and maintenance fee have been paid, is entitled to schedule either the Hunter 306 or Catalina 270.
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B. Scheduling Requirements

In order to schedule Club vessels, Club Captains must not be in arrears for user fees from previous seasons and must have paid current annual prepaid user and maintenance fees (decided annually by Executive Committee) by May 1 of each season. No requests for vessel scheduling will be honored before receipt of these fees, even if prepaid user fees are carried over from previous years. Share assets purchases are refundable. Prepaid user fees and maintenance fees are not refundable.
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C. Scheduling Procedures and Polices

1. Scheduling

When above requirements are met, access the boat scheduling website at https://www.aircraftclubs.com to schedule the boat. Three weeks in advance is suggested for weekends June through September, less for week days. First come, first served. Note the name and phone numbers of the Captain to precede you and follow you. Take with you the phone numbers of the Executive Committee.
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2. Cancellation Policy

Two weeks in advance	No penalty
One week in advance	If Scheduled by others, no penalty. If not scheduled, one fourth of user fee
Less than one week in advance	If scheduled by others, no penalty. If not scheduled, one half of user fee.
No show	Full charges. No excuses.

3. Delay in Returning Vessel to Home Port - (see four below)

One half-hour late	Half of half-day user fee
More than half-hour late	Half-day user fee

4. Foul Weather

To insure safety to life and property, it is Club policy to encourage all Captains to exercise caution in foul weather conditions. Since Club Captains vary widely in their sailing experience, the Club does not try to impose specific foul weather operating criteria. However, these general guidelines will be followed: 1) The Captain in command is regarded as personally responsible for assuring the safety of the vessel and crew under his command. 2) The Club will not collect user fees for all or that part of a scheduled sail that is not conducted in order to avoid sailing in Small Craft Warning (winds 33 knots) or worse conditions, or for time in excess of the scheduled time that is required to wait out Small Craft Warning or worse in order to return to home port in safer conditions. 3) Captains are not permitted to depart from a safe harbor under worse than Small Craft Warning conditions. 4) Captains will be held responsible for costs necessary to repair vessels damaged as a result of improper exercise of command in foul weather conditions. See Article VI: Safety Board in By-Laws.
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5. Running Expenses

​Fuel and PumpOut - If the fuel is at or below half when you return, refill the fuel. Pump the holding tank if the head has been used to a significant extent. Should boat be refueled or pumped, forward the bill to the Treasurer with Captain’s Report. The Treasurer will apply the amount of the purchases to your prepaid sail balance.
Emergency Repairs - If needed during scheduled usage period, phone Sailing Master from shore or, collect, from radio telephone for approval. Executive Committee members should be called if Sailing Master is not available.
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6. On-Board Equipment

All onboard equipment must be approved by the Executive Committee. Onboard equipment includes everything brought aboard a Club boat in the expectation that it will remain aboard longer than the duration of a single scheduled usage period. Any new onboard equipment must be Club property. If proposed onboard equipment is not Club property, transfer of ownership must be accomplished prior to approval by the Executive Committee.
Within limits set by Club insurance policies and rental contracts, a Club Captain may bring aboard the Club boat under his or her command, or allow others to bring aboard, whatever lawful material, equipment, or gear the Club Captain may wish. All such gear is personal and must be carried ashore at the end of that period of use. No personal gear brought aboard may contravene terms and conditions of other Club agreements or limitations. In this connection, Captains’ attention is called to the provision in the Club’s slip lease barring use of taffrail fire-pans in the slip.
All boats owned by the Club and those boats chartered by the Club will meet reasonable standards of being fully
equipped, safe, and moderately comfortable. Gear carried by Club boats is chosen to meet specific uses, plans, and priori- ties. It is to be readily maintained, stored in available space, and be as durable as possible. The Executive Committee, utilizing advice and assistance of the Sailing Master and the Assistant Sailing Masters will be responsible for determining onboard equipment that meets these standards. The Sailing Master and Assistant Sailing Masters will ensure that no items other than approved equipment remain permanently on board any Club boat.
Club members desiring to add to existing onboard equipment should present a proposal to that effect to the Sailing Master or, in person, to any meeting of the Executive Committee. Likewise, if a member feels that current onboard out fitting should be altered or eliminated, a specific proposal to that effect should be presented either through the Sailing Master or directly to the Executive Committee.
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7. Fines or Penalties

​All Club Captains are responsible for keeping themselves aware of changes in Club operating procedures, regulations and rules. All fees, penalties and fines imposed by the Club must be paid before Club boats may be scheduled.
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8. Captain's Reports

Captains are responsible for completing this report for each scheduled usage period. In completing this report, the Captain, in effect, acts as the Club’s inspector of the condition of the boat after the previous usage period and reports the boat’s condition, equipment inventory, and tidiness. More than a half hour should be allowed after return to home

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Captain Certification

A Club member wishing to become a Club Captain and to schedule Club boats on her or his own responsibility must:

1. Be a paid-up member not in arrears and be prepared to purchase shares in Club assets pertinent to the boat or boats to be scheduled. (See Club Operating Procedures and Cur- rent Rate Schedule.)

2. Be prepared to pay the current season pre-paid user and maintenance fee for the boat or boats at the end of the certification cruise. Up front user fee for certification cruise must be paid regardless of the outcome.

3. Have completed the club’s sailing course, or equivalent, within the past five years, or have documented experience which equals or exceeds the Club’s course.

4. Demonstrate capability in performing Captain’s duties through a formal certification cruise, under a Club Captain appointed by the Sailing Master to act as testing Captain for that cruise. The certification cruise will cover no fewer than four hours. This time can be longer, at the option of the testing Captain; or if weather or other circumstances warrant, the testing Captain may continue sailing on another day for whatever time he thinks suitable. The Captain candidate is required to show consistently her or his ability to handle
the boat in a safe and controlled manner. Wind must be five knots or stronger. The testing Captain must not assist with leading questions or corrections except to prevent dangerous conditions. He may crew for the candidate by following orders, but it is highly preferable to have a third person aboard to crew. Only a single candidate Captain may be tested at one time. Ordinarily a minimum of one hour will be spent at the pier in the slip, in line with Club policy that the candidate- Captain demonstrates a thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, through-hull fittings, and check-out procedures and reporting, as well as skill under sail.

5. Demonstrate satisfactory skills, ability and knowledge of the following:
    a. Complete checks of radio, depth sounder, log, bilges, standing rigging, and fuel.
    b. Carry out the full procedures required by the Captain’s Report; check through-hull fittings and valve settings; choose sails suited           to conditions and hank on; warm up motor; leave slip in good order; and clear decks for sailing.
    c. Raise sails, shut down motor properly, and come on course under sail.
    d. Jiffy (slab) reef mainsail in open water. Put vessel in hove- to condition, recover, and get under way.
    e. Tack and jibe, and show capability to sail with either fore- sail alone, or mainsail alone.
    f. Sail a steady compass course, setting sails properly for wind conditions and direction.
    g. Start motor underway, luff up, and lower all sails. Raise sails, stop motor, and resume sailing.
    h. Demonstrate capability to carry out Club-approved man-overboard procedures. Drill should include a simulated overboard                  accident while under sail. An overboard target must be tracked, approached, and recovered from the water in a controlled and              seamanlike manner.
     i. Demonstrate proper use and understanding of charts, buoy night signals, and use of compass rose. Describe use of paral- lel                 rules or other course plotter, means for using hand-bear- ing compass to find location in the Bay, and dead reckoning.
      j. Show a good understanding of the various means to get the boat off a grounding, and use of line around entire boat to get towed.
     k. Knowledge of rules of the road, and ability to use them; awareness of actions to be taken to avoid collision; and consistent                     willingness to act with caution in resolving traffic problems encountered during the certification cruise.
     l. Anchor properly, showing due knowledge of when to use different scope lengths, and precautions to avoid fouling the rode or              losing the anchor.
     m. Approach an empty pier and tie up safely, under control, using fenders and fender boards.
      n. Proper uses of radio for weather information and in two- way communication, with particular attention to constraints on                         Channel 16.
      o. Tie a minimum of five knots without assistance: bowline, clove hitch, cleat lock, figure-of-eight, and sheet bend.
      p. Describe in detail, showing understanding of boat systems and capabilities, actions the candidate Captain would take in the                  following situations: high winds and waves; onboard crewman injured; man-overboard; swamping or capsize; grounding;                      electrical and engine failure; broken halyard; jammed halyard with sail up; ripped main; foresail wrapped and locked against                  forestay; water below.
      q. Don a personal flotation device (PFD) and a safety harness, and indicate exactly when as a Club Captain, she or he would                     require crew to use either one, or both.
      r. Change foresail while underway, ending with the proper foresail for wind conditions.
      s. Bring vessel into slip with competent boat-handling procedures and proper seamanship. Moor securely, demonstrating proper              use of dock and spring lines, fenders and fender- boards, and spacing from the pier.
     t. Scrub and clean inside and decks of vessel leaving boat in “Bristol” condition.
     u. Make legible entry in log, complete Captain’s Report (except for signature of the testing Captain) and close companion way                      and lock up the boat.
6. Complete a written examination on Wanderlusters Sailing Club Operation Procedures and Policies (Attachment 1).

Reporting

The testing Captain will sign the Captain’s Report and ensure that it is forwarded in the normal manner to the Vice Commodore within three days. He will send separately within one week a note for the record to the Vice Commodore, Copy to the Sailing Master. The note will cover the following:
1. Date of certification cruise, name of candidate Captain, name of boat, start and ending times of cruise, and any special or unusual conditions encountered during the cruise such as bad weather, split sail, etc.
2. Observations of testing Captain concerning best capabilities and performance strengths observed during the certification cruise on the part of the candidate.
3. Observations of testing Captain concerning weakness, if any, in some aspects of the candidate Captain’s performance in handling the boat.
4. An explicit recommendation by the testing Captain concerning certification of the candidate as a Club Captain: approval, or non-approval.

Certification

1. Unless action to change the testing Captain’s recommendation is taken by either the Vice Commodore or the Sailing Master, the testing Captain’s recommendation for approval or non-approval shall become the decision of the Club concerning the certification of the candidate Captain, taking effect ten days from the date of the note for the record.
2. Any recommendation of the testing Captain, affirmative or negative, may be overruled by either the Vice Commodore or the Sailing Master within the ten day period following the date of the note for the record. The over-rule must be noted on the face of the note for the record, signed, and filed with the Club Secretary, with reasons in writing.
3. In each case where the candidate becomes a Club Captain, the Club Treasurer shall be informed by the Vice Commodore of this fact, naming the boat or boats in which she or he has qualified, enabling the Club Treasure to collect ap- propriate payment from the new Captain for share, pre-paid maintenance, and rentals.

Re-Testing

Following non-approval, an unsuccessful candidate Captain may request from the Sailing Master a new certification cruise. A testing Captain will be named by the Sailing Master, who may select the same or a different testing Captain at his discretion and a new certification cruise will be scheduled without unreasonable delay. **REVISED MARCH 1993**

​Operating Rules and Procedures Test

​Each member of the Wanderlusters Sailing Club (WSC) should have a copy of the Member’s Handbook, which contains the by-laws, operating procedures, rates, etc. The purpose of this written, open book examination is to:
    • ensure that as a WSC member you have a copy of the handbook, and as a certified Captain,
    • you have a familiarity with WSC operations.
This is meant to be a true learning experience, since one cannot fail this test; however, completion of this test is a requirement to become a certified Captain. Submit the completed test to the Vice Commodore.
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1. Describe the requirements that must be met in order to schedule WSC sailing vessels.
2. If a Captain cancels a scheduled usage period 8 days in advance, what is the user fee?
3. What is the maximum possible fine for failure to send in a Captain’s Report? After what period can this fine be applied?
4. There is a steady rain and winds less than 10 knots. A Captain who has scheduled a half-day, mid-week sail on the Les Vagabonds decides not to sail. Under the Foul Weather Operating guidelines, what is the user fee?
5. What are the annual dues for Regular Captain?
6. List the WSC officers and a brief (one sentence) description of one aspect of their duties.
7. Who may attend Executive Committee meetings?
8. As Captain, you have scheduled the Les Vagabonds for a weekend cruise (0900 Saturday through 1900 Sunday). What is the user fee?
9. An Advanced Captain carries a $375 prepaid sail balance over into a new season. What is the correct prepayment for the new season?
10. As a Captain of the True Bearing, you return to Annapolis with the fuel tank just below one-half full. What should you do?

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Work Credit Policy

During the year there are certain repairs and maintenance items (other than simple repairs or required safety and performance repairs made while using the boat) on the Club boats which are appropriate for Club members to accomplish. The Assistant Sailing Master for each boat in coordination with the Sailing Master determines what work is needed and when it can be performed by Club members. In this regard, the work credit policy is as follows.
Purpose: To effect repairs and maintenance on the boats while encouraging and recognizing member contributions to the Club through their participation in organized work parties.
Work Party: A work session is scheduled and organized by the Assistant Sailing Master or Sailing Master. Work parties are normally conducted on the Club boats or at the boat dock, but may occur elsewhere.
Work Credit: Work credit is determined and authorized by the Assistant Sailing Master or Sailing Master who organized the work party. Work credit is given for the time volunteered by the member to the work party. The Assis- tant Sailing Master or Sailing Master regularly notifies the Treasurer of work credits in whole and half-hour increments earned by the member.
Accounting: A work-credit hour is worth $15. Upon notification the Treasurer posts the work credit dollar amount to the Captain’s prepaid sail account. Once the dollar amount is posted to the prepaid sail account, it is the equivalent to a financial payment to the account and subject to the same “use or lose” policy as defined in the current Schedule of Fees and Rates. If you are not a Captain, the credit can be used for Club Cruises.
Usage: Earned work credit dollar amounts may be used by the Captain to pay for any duration of sail, at any time, and on any Club boat.  **REVISED JANUARY 2013**

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​Schedule of Fees and Rates

Usage Fee schedule can be found by clicking here

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Explanation of Fees and Rates

Membership Initiation Fee
One-time fee for new members. All members are entitled to take the sailing course once.

Annual Membership Dues
Required from all members to maintain their membership status and be retained on the newsletter mailing list. Covers costs of non-sailing activities including annual General Membership Meeting and contribution to the New Boat Fund. A Captain may revert to inactive (non-sailing) status by informing the Treasurer and paying only the annual Membership Dues each year. If a Captain remains in inactive status for two or more consecutive years, the Sailing Master may require the Captain to be recertified prior to scheduling a boat for use.

Captain’s Equity
Upon completion of the certification process signifying the achievement of the membership requirements and the demonstration of sailing proficiency and safety, the prospective Captain will buy a $200 share (equity) in the Club’s assets. (If the prospective Captain is already a certified Advanced Captain, no additional funds are due.) The share is non-interest bearing and refundable upon termination of Club membership.

Advanced Captain’s Equity
Upon completion of the certification process signifying the achievement of the membership requirements and the demonstration of sailing proficiency and safety, the prospective Advanced Captain will buy a $308 share (equity) in the Club’s assets. (If the prospective Captain is already a certified Captain, only an additional $108 is due.) The share is non-interest bearing and refundable upon termination of Club membership.

Prepaid Usage (Sail) Fee
Each year active Captains are required to pay the prepaid usage fee towards future sail time. (Captains with a positive balance of $500 or more in their prepaid sail account are exempted from this requirement.) Prepaid sail fees have a 5-year window in which they must be used or they will be lost. (The Club will grandfather the prepaid sailing fee balance of those Captains who have a balance above $500 as of January 24, 2013; however, any new additions to prepaid sailing fees will be subject to the
5-year aging criteria.) Captains who use up their prepaid rental amount during the year are required to reimburse the Club on an actual cost basis for their subsequent sail time. The reimbursement is to be attached to the Captain’s Report and submitted to the Vice Commodore.

Maintenance Fee
Each year Captains are required to pay the maintenance fee, which is non-refundable.

Membership Status

Active Captain Pays membership dues, maintenance fee, and prepaid usage (sail) fee (not required if balance is over $500).
Inactive Captain-Active Member Pays membership dues but does not intend to sail.
Active Member (not a Captain) Pays membership dues.
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Termination of Membership
A member may request termination of membership, and if appropriate, a refund of their Captain’s Equity by informing the Treasurer in writing. The refund of the Captain’s Equity will be reduced by any funds due the Club from the member.