SUMMARY OF RULES
The club is owned and managed by its members via a democratically elected Management Committee and is governed by a written constitution. Its objects are the mutual enjoyment and furtherance of the sport of sailing in all its forms. The premises are leased from Hamdden Ltd, the Water Authority who encourage recreational use of the lake and the estate and has encouraged and supported the club since its founding. It is essential that before using the lake, new members are familiar with the rules and conditions laid down by Hamdden Ltd and the club. These rules are intended to protect the environment and provide for the safety and pleasure of all users of the estate.
1. All boats must be registered with the club by name or number before use on the lake.
2. Only sailing as a sport is permitted. Motor-boating, rowing, canoeing or swimming are not allowed except in emergency or where specifically permitted.
3. Certain areas of the lake are prohibited for sailing. New members must aquaint themselves with these areas before sailing.
4. Boats may not be beached anywhere on the lakeshore other than on the club property, except in an emergency.
5. Personal buoyancy aids must be worn at all times on the water whatever type of craft is used.
6. Sailing without proper rescue boat cover is not permitted, except where allowed under club rules.
7. Racing is held under I.Y.R.U. rules. However, the lake is used for tuition and by occasional day sailors who hire boats and members should not assume that other boat users know the rules on the right of way.
8. Llyn Brenig is a premier fly fishing lake. Every courtesy and consideration should be given to anglers whether fishing from a boat or from the shore.
9. Fishing by club members from club premises or club boats is not allowed.
10. Nothing must be done which could contaminate the water or harm the animal or plant life on or around the lake.
11. Boats must be insured with third party liability of not less than £500,000.
12. All buoyancy must be in good condition and in accordance with its class regulations.
New members should study the full rules and Constitution as soon as possible.
SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS OF LEASE
One of the conditions of our lease is that a summary should be on display for members to read and observe. These are for guidance only. For precise definition, reference should be made to the lease document. The lease requires us to keep the site tidy and has clauses covering pollution of the lake, doing nothing "deleterious to the quality of the water". Hamdden Ltd, the Water Authority may require us to disinfect the boats if they have cause to believe diseases may be transmitted to the fish stock from elsewhere.
Specific clauses are as follows:
15. We must not permit the capture, or attempt to capture any fish, either from the shore or any Club boat.
16. All eggs nests etc of game birds must be preserved. Shooting or trapping of game birds from our premises or boats is forbidden. Birds and wild fowl must not be unduly disturbed.
17. Animals are not permitted in our boats on the reservoir.
18. The use of radios, tape recorders etc is not permitted except in the clubhouse.
19. Overnight sleeping in tents or caravans is not permitted except with the permission of Hamdden Ltd.
23. Only boats registered with the Club may be used. Visitors should register with the club in the separate "B" Register. Special conditions apply to regattas.
24. No motor boats are permitted except Club rescue boats.
25. Rowing as a sport is not allowed.
26. Sailing without rescue boat cover is not permitted unless a minimum of two boats are sailing, each with a competent crew.
27. Personal buoyancy aids must be worn at all times when on the water.
28. All dinghies must have inherent buoyancy in accordance with their class regulations and this is to be tested by a deliberate capsize.
29. Other than on the Club premises. Boats may not be beached on the lakeshore except in an emergency.
30. Swimming or paddling is not permitted except to launch or recover boats.
35. Motor vehicles shall not enter the boat park except to unload or deliver boats. Boats and trailers shall be stored in an orderly manner.
41. The Club and its members shall abide by the bye-laws of the Water Authority and the rules of the R.Y.A. applicable to affiliated clubs, and the rules and constitution of the Club.
51. Members shall be familiar with and observe the fire regulations.
52. Fires shall not be lit without permission of Hamdden Ltd.