AYC Fees & Dues 2010

MEMBERSHIP DUES

* For those who are already a member of another NS chartered yacht club to access AYC Dining Room & Bar facilities.

Membership is based on the calendar year, January to December.

ENTRANCE FEE - $1500

Applicable to Senior Members, only - a one time fee charged at the time of the member’s initial application to the club, with option to pay half on joining, and half at one year anniversary.

ASSESSMENTS

PROJECT FUND ASSESSMENT - $150
Paid by all Senior members

From time to time additional assessments may be levied to assist the clubs financial position or to help fund projects in the house and yard.

MINIMUM USAGE FEE

Paid by all Senior and Social Members - $200
Once paid, you will be set up with a virtual gift card, to be used toward the purchase of food and beverage services at AYC. Gift cards must be used by December 31, 2010

OTHER FEES
Reinstatement fees - $250 Senior; $20 Social & Outport

YARD FEES

MOORINGS
Mooring fee - $375
The mooring fee applies to the summer season (May 15- October 31).

Members must provide their own mooring. The club will lay, haul and provide tender service to and from the mooring as set out in the Rules respecting Grounds, Moorings, Marinas and Other Facilities

MARINAS
Marina Fee - $27 per foot
The Marina Fee applies to the summer season only (May 15-October 31). Marinas are rented to members; they remain the property of AYC; we reserve the right to make changes to the assignment of the marinas as required. Please refer to our website, for a map of our Marinas & Grounds

The minimum fee per season for a marina berth is $500 for boats 21’ and under. For more information, please refer to Rules Respecting Grounds, Moorings, Marinas and Other Facilities.

MARINA RENTALS
$25 per day based on availability-assignments will be done by the AYC Yard Foreman
Maximum you would be charged is if you had a permanent marina. Marina rentals are available during most of the season; however, in the event there are no marinas available, members are required to have a mooring readily available for use.

BOAT STORAGE - $2.15 per square foot - wet and dry
Summer Storage: May 15 - October 31, yearly
Wet Winter Storage: Nov 1- May 14 of the following year
Dry Winter Storage: Nov 1- June 30 of the following year

Storage will be based on overall square footage of the boat (length times width). Boats housed in sheds will be charged by the outside perimeter of the shed.

Haulout/Launch Fees - $3.90 per foot ($100.00 minimum billed with winter storage). This rate includes both a haul and a launch.

New members will begin in wet storage and may be added to the waiting list for dry storage at their request.

ELECTRICITY
Summer: flat rate $75 per cord
Winter: power billing is based on 6 random checks taken over the winter (min $75 per cord)

SPAR SHED RENTAL - $60 for the winter season The maximum length of mast to be stored in the spar shed is 40’. Mast over 40’ may be stored under the Sail Training Centre (to be arranged with the Yard Foreman).
The name tag and membership number must be attached to the spar and spreaders removed.

LOCKERS - $325 per year (term Jan – Dec)
A limited number of lockers are available to members.
Please apply to the office to be placed on a waiting list.

TRAILER STORAGE - $150
For the summer season (May 15 through October 31)
This fee applies to boats not winter stored at AYC. Storage will be in the upper yard. Trailers must be identified with member tag and membership number, or are subject to removal at the club’s discretion.

RAMP USAGE - $50 per launch
For non-members who wish to use the launch ramp. To be arranged through the Club Manager/Yard Foreman.

Dry Sailed Boats - $50 for the summer season Dry sailed boats will be charged. These include lasers, 420’s, etc.

ADDITIONAL YARD SERVICES

Additional Haulout/Launch Fees – Members
Haul & launch $2.60 per foot (Min. charge $75)
Haul & stay in place in yard $2.90 per foot (min. charge $100).
Haulout/Launch includes a pressure wash.

MARINA SLIPWAY REGULATIONS
1. The use of the marine slipway for a period of time beyond the normal requirements of hauling a boat into or launching from the yard is forbidden.

2. Boats hauled on the marine slipway other than for “emergency” purposes, must use a cradle or have prior permission in advance from the yard chair or his/her appointee.

3. For launches and haulouts, the boat owner must deliver his boat to and from the slip. If the yard crew provides this service, a charge will be levied, based on the labour/work boat rate of $60 per hour. If the member is willing to be placed on a list to be launched on a flexible schedule as determined by the Yard Foreman, the fee may be waived.

4. For hauling of heavy boats, approval must be received from the Committee of Management before hauling. Those which have received approval are listed in the office

5. Scheduling of the haulage or wet stored boats in the spring will be done through the office.

6. Hauling, launchings and other yard services will only be provided to members who are in good standing with the club.

HOURLY LABOUR CHARGES
Services above and beyond the normal charges already listed shall be charged at an hourly rate as listed below:

• Work Boat with Operator - $60.00 per hr.
• Skidder with Operator - $60.00 per hr.
• Farm tractor with Operator - $40.00 per hr.
• Labour - $40.00 per hr.

There will be a minimum 1⁄2 hour labour rate charged.

NOTE: The assignment of marinas, dry storage and lockers will be based on a waiting list for these services. Positions will be assigned based on the date of the request. The order of the assignment of a marina will also depend on boat type and dimensions. If you are called about availability of a service and decline, your name will be moved to the bottom of the list. Please be advised that that the marina change list takes priority over new marina requests. If you have a marina request, please contact the office directly.

Please note, prices do not include HST. 13% will be added to all invoices (15% effective July 1, 2010).

ADMINSTRATION

PAYMENT PLAN – available for Senior members. Your yard fees for the year will be totaled and divided into 10- monthly payments. Payments start in March and end in December. All payments will be processed the beginning of each month and can be paid by credit card or post- dated cheques.

Membership dues are not included in the payment plan and must be paid up front 30 days after the invoice date in order to be set up on the plan .

If you wish to sign up, please indicate this under the administration section of the administration/renewal form.

Notes:
- You can not add more services to the plan, once it has been set up and a monthly rate provided. Therefore, extra services, should you require them, will be billed on separate invoices.

- The Food & Beverage Minimum Usage Fee (MUF) can not be included; you will receive a separate invoice.

- If you use winter power, you will be billed based on an estimate, this amount will be adjusted on your account when the meter readings are submitted to the office.

- If any adjustments are required to bring your account balance to zero, you will be contacted by the office, and your payment amount adjusted for the final billing December 1st.

AUTO-BILLING
You can keep a credit card number on file. You will automatically be charged for the amount of your current invoice, 30 days after the invoice date.

CREDIT CARD ON FILE
You can keep a credit card number on file at the office and contact us when you would like to have your payment processed.

PROCEDURES

• Make sure to have your membership card on you while you are at the club.
• Your parking sticker that was enclosed in your welcome package should be applied to your car window.
• Please be sure to label your cradle, trailer and tender with either your member number stickers that were enclosed in your welcome package or paint it on somewhere visible.
• Yearly paperwork that each member is required to provide to the office includes:
  • Launch/haul waiver request form
  • Membership renewal form
    
  • Current copy of insurance
• You may bring guests with you to the club.
  • You must accompany your guest during their stay and sign them into the guest book upon arrival to the club.

REMINDERS
AYC hosts many events including parties, dinners, dances and races. Be sure to check our website for all club events throughout the year.

It’s always a good idea to introduce yourself to the yard staff to make yourself more familiar to them when you require services.

The Burgee and e-newsletter are now electronic. We want to make sure that you receive your copy so please ensure that the club has your appropriate email address.

YARD

LAUNCHES AND HAULS
Launch or haul bookings are made through the office. You must be a member in good standing with an up to date account. You must also have the following completed forms and documentation on file:

• member renewal form
• launch/haul waiver form
• proof of current insurance showing member
  name, vessel name, coverages and expiry date
  

All forms are available on our website at: Forms & Documents

If you book a time for your launch/haul and are not present you will be charged a fee. Also, if you are not present your boat must be unlocked. If the staff needs to move your boat and it is not unlocked, we can not be held responsible for any damage to your vessel.

Ropes and fenders should be placed in your boat in full view and be easily accessible to the yard staff. Extra fees will be charged if these items are not available and club lines or fenders need to be used.

VISITORS
Mooring - $25 or $50 per day
Visiting yachts up to 40’ from outside of Halifax can moor at AYC. Yachts over 20 tons will be charged at a rate of $50 per day.

Marina - $1.50 per foot per day
Includes electricity.
Advance payment is required.

Tender service 7 days a week 9:00am – 10:00pm during our summer season.