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April 26, 2025


Welcome back to the docks, everyone, and a special welcome to our new members!


A reminder about keeping safe on the docks:

children should be encouraged to walk on the docks, and consider having them wear a life jacket

no chairs should be put on the docks as it narrows the paths and increases the danger of falling

bicycles can be walked on the docks, but shouldn't be riddenStore bicycles on your boat, not on the pier.

If you see any issues or broken dock pieces, please report them to the office so they can be fixed promptly.


For the consideration of others:

Tie your halyards away from the mast to a shroud or something on the deck, as this prevents the loud slapping noise against the mast when there is wind

When leaving your boat, it's always a good idea to imagine what conditions would be like in a 30 kt wind—from any direction!

Ensure the gate is closed behind you, except to hold it open if another member is right behind you ;)


Here's to a beautiful and safe boating season!






Please save the following dates on your calendar.

Shrink-wrap bin, April 2 - - April 30

Water available outside and on docks,  March 28 

Launch - Saturday, April 26

The fence in the parking lot will be removed on May 7Dry Sailors moving in on May 6


Also, please save Sunday, April 27 as a possible rain date in case conditions make it unsafe for the crane to lift the boats. We will follow up with more details as the launch date approaches. The board and bridge are excited about the upcoming season, and we are working together to achieve a safe and successful launch.


David Numan,

Vice Commodore Docks and Boats

Haul0ut

November 1 & 2, 2025



We will be sending an e-signature outlining the terms and conditions for haul out. 






Dear Members,

Please review important information for those planning to store your boats with the club this winter.

Reminder of key dates:

October 9: haul-out form deadline. Submissions after this date are subject to a $150 late fee.
October 26 and 27: Haul out is a two-day event. The schedule has not been created yet, so please ensure you or your representative will be available on either day.
October 25: We need all the masts to be down by the Wednesday before haul-out and stored on the racks.November 13: Winterizing water system - docks and grounds

Please also review the attached Winterizing Checklist provided by Ross Munro and the environmental committee. It is a wealth of information for adequately preparing your boat for the end of the season.
 

Boat owner's responsibilities:

Chains required for all jack-stands
Wood blocks are to be supplied by boat owners

Please forward completed forms (also attached) to harbourmaster@rhyc.ca
 
Thank you
David Numan, VC Docks and Boats


Shrink Wrap Disposal


 

This note is to alert you to RHYC shrink-wrap re-cycling guidelines for this spring. This change aligns our club with Boating Ontario – Clean Marine best practices and has been arranged by our Environment Committee working with RHYC operations staff to put in place policies that are already followed by most of the other yacht clubs in the province.


A bin will be delivered to the parking lot storage area on Friday, April 1, and is intended to be used only for shrink-wrap disposal. If you have no re-use plans for your cover, please schedule its removal and disposal in the bin during the 2-week interval that follows.


To make this process work, we’re asked to separate all ropes, vents, vent wires and other foreign objects from the shrink-wrap. Those items should be placed in the club garbage receptacles. The shrink-wrap can then be bundled and placed in the designated bin. No other items should be disposed of in this bin.

 

If you have any questions, please check with Pascal.

 

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Thank you for doing your part to improve our environment.


Launch Day Tips

Here are some tips to help you on your way, and ensure an expeditious, trouble-free, and enjoyable launch day.
 
If you covered your boat with shrink wrap, bundle it up after removal and deposit it in the recycling bin provided by the club. Please ensure all ropes, vents, vent wires, and other foreign objects are separated from the shrink wrap, and placed in the garbage. 

Wash your boat using environmentally friendly cleaning products that are certified by the Ecologo program. Cleaning your hull onshore prevents the cleaning product from being washed into the lake.

EcoLogo-certified wax products are available to treat non-skid decks and enhance traction. Waxing the deck allows the deck to be cleaned with just water for the remainder of the season. 

Your bilge should be properly cleaned before the boat is launched in the spring. The wash water can be easily collected and properly disposed of when the boat is on land. 

Ensure your batteries are connected and charged. Re-commission your engine and start it in the compound (let it run for about 15 seconds) to ensure that you can motor away from the launch area. 

Winter antifreeze is a hazardous waste – EcoLogo products included – and must be pumped out and captured from the vessel prior to launch, and taken for off-site disposal. 

Open your engine-cooling seacock, and double-check that all others are closed. Service your seacocks as required. Mark your toe rails fore and aft/port and starboard where you want the slings placed to lift your boat. 

Hang your fenders out and have a bow and stern line attached and hanging down before the boat is about to be launched. Each line should be the length of your boat. 

If you are happy with the position of the boat in your cradle, anchor your base keel board to the cradle and screw a block of wood across the front and/or back of your keel to show where you want the boat placed back in the cradle at haulout. Also, consider marking your cradle pads to minimize the adjustments needed at haul-out. 

Make sure that your boat name and the owner's name are on the cradle. Mark the cradle for bow and stern. Erase all other markings. Clear the area under/around your cradle of tripping hazards.

Following launch, remove your tripod stands and cradle pads, and be prompt in disassembling and folding your cradle for storage.

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