WHEELER LANDING CLUB RULES

1. Wheeler Landing is hereinafter referred to as the Club.  Shareholders and Lessee’s shall both be referred to as members.  The Club Rules apply to all members and their guests.
2. The harbormaster is the Club’s manager and responsible for all operations and rule enforcement.  The harbormaster’s assistants have the authority of the harbormaster in his absence.
3. Club membership includes use of all clubhouse facilities including the pool, showers, restrooms, kitchenette, washers, and dryers.  Club amenities including cable TV, the fish cleaning station, and portable sewage pumps.  Internet service is now available at the clubhouse.
4. The clubhouse and pool are available for small parties and events.  Current booking fees and deposit requirements are posted in the clubhouse.  Reservations and questions should be directed to the harbormaster.  Liability insurance and security personnel are required for events in which alcoholic beverages are served.
5. The lighthouse, however, is intended as a private clubhouse for the exclusive use of Wheeler Landing Shareholders and their guests.  This amenity cannot be transferred to a lessee or guest.
6. Shareholders are responsible to provide the harbormaster with lessee names, address, phone numbers, vessel description and MC numbers, and proof of liability insurance coverage.
7. Each slip has been assigned a maximum boat length.  Vessels must remain within the limits of the assigned length and no part of the vessel can extend beyond the end of the dock or over the pier.  Boats moored along the seawall may not back into their slip.  Vessels cannot be rafted so as to obstruct boat traffic in the waterways or cause a safety hazard.
8. Piers, docks, and boardwalks shall remain clear of obstructions that impede safe pedestrian traffic.  Picnic tables are not allowed on docks or piers.  Alterations to docks and boardwalks must be approved by the harbormaster.  Dock boxes are allowed under rules approved by the Board.
9. Vehicles are allowed to park only in designated paved parking areas, not on the grass.  Boats and / or trailers cannot be parked in the marina.  Member guests may be asked to park outside the facility during special clubhouse events or busy weekends and holidays.  Member vehicles may need to display Club identification if deemed appropriate by the Club.
10. Minor repairs such as canvas repairs and other minor boat repairs are allowed in the marina.  Major boat or motor repairs must be performed off premises.
11. The discharge of firearms and fireworks is prohibited.
12. The fueling boats or motors is not allowed on Club property.
13. In an emergency, the Club reserves the right to move any boat or personal property without prior notice to the owner.
14. The pool is not supervised by a lifeguard.  Children 12 years and younger, must be supervised by an adult.  Life preservers (PFD s) are recommended for toddlers while in the pool area and on docks and piers.  Glass containers are prohibited in the pool area.  Swimming in the marina basin is prohibited.  Pool hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
15. Trash should be bagged and deposited in one of the two dumpsters, not in the clubhouse or pool trash receptacles.  Recycle bins are available for plastic and returnables at the pool and kitchenette areas.
16. Open fires and grills are not allowed on boats or docks.  Private grills can be kept at the Club in designated picnic areas and other approved areas of the Club.
17. Open fires are permitted in three designated fire pits located on the north and south river banks.  The fire pits are intended for campfires, not bonfires and are not allowed on windy days.  Children must be supervised.
18. Water hoses should have self-closing nozzles.  Hoses should be disconnected when not in use.  No vehicle washing is allowed.  Water service to the slips in early May and late October is weather dependent.
19. No animals are allowed inside the clubhouse or within 24 feet of the pool area.  Pets must be leashed when off their vessel.  Dog runs are located on the north and south fences.  Do not feed ducks or seagulls.  Pets considered a nuisance or safety risk will be expelled from the club.
20. The Club offers portable sewage pump out units for the use of members.  As a service, this task may also be provided by a Club employee for a fee.  Ask the harbormaster for details.  Dumping of boat port-a-pots and sewage holding tanks is allowed only at the sewage dumping stations.  No pollution of any type is allowed in the marina.
21. The Club offers use of a fish cleaning station.  Regular users of the facility can obtain a key from the harbormaster and agree to strict clean up standards.
22. Official Club notices are posted in the main clubhouse living room.  For Sale and For Lease signs, advertising, and other promotional materials can be posted on the clubhouse hallway bulletin boards.  Signs cannot be posted on individual slips or docks.
23. The purpose of the Club is to provide a first rate marina for the quiet enjoyment of all of it’s members.  Halyards and rigging must be secured, boats should not “idle” for long periods, and loud music and other disruptive noise are not permitted. The Club is “All Quiet” between 11 p.m. and sunrise.  All members are encouraged to be courteous and considerate of everyone’s mutual enjoyment.  Language and general behavior must be in keeping with the family atmosphere provided by the Club.
24. Notify the harbormaster of any problems or unsafe conditions that may exist.  Misconduct on the part of any member or their guest may result in the loss of Club privileges or expulsion.  Any damages to Club property will be the responsibility of the Shareholder and determined by the Board of Directors.

The Club Rules were adopted by the Board of Directors of Wheeler Landing Inc. pursuant to Article II, Section 10 of the By-Laws.

Rev. 06/09