Sailing Pavilion Rules & Regulations

Safety

1. All persons using the MITNA boats must be able to swim at least 100 yards.
2. You must always wear a life jacket when on the water.
3. Never leave your boat after leaving the dock.
4. Lower your sail if you need assistance when away from the dock.
5. All boats must return to the Pavilion immediately upon any of the following:
   1. Sunset
   2. The burgee is lowered
   3. The dock lights are turned on
   4. Thunder is heard
6. Smoking is not permitted in any MITNA facilities.

The Boats

1. A dinghy should be lifted by at least 4 people. Do not drag the boats.
2. Boats are not to be left unattended at the dock.
   1. Lower your sail immediately after tying your boat to the dock upon return.
3. Do not land your boat when there is insufficient dock space.
4. Do not raise the sail or install the rudder until the boat is in the water.
5. Lower the sail, remove the rudder, and raise the centerboard (with bungee attached) before hauling a boat to the dock.
6. Responsibility for a boat remains with the member who checked it out.
   1. Upon returning to the dock check at the desk as to the disposition of your boat.
7. Report any damage or needed repair to the desk. If the damage was your fault you will be asked to help fix damage and/or volunteer your help in some other area.

The Sails

1. Do not allow sails to drag on the floor.
2. Clean the sail if needed.
3. Sails must be dry before furling.

Sailing Area and Rules

1. Do not crash.
   1. All sailboats must stay away from crew shells at all times.
   2. Stay away from very large boats which cannot easily steer away from you.
2. Sail only between the Harvard and Longfellow bridges.
   1. Keep out of restricted areas:
      - Charles River Yacht Club
      - Community Boating and nearby islands
3. Land only at the MIT Sailing Pavilion.