The Code of Conduct has been developed to assist Dartmouth Yacht Club members and employees to understand the standards of conduct and behaviour that are expected of them.

 

Members include all membership categories listed in the DYC Bylaws, i.e. Senior, Honorary, Life, Junior, Out port, Crew, and Corporate.

 

Employees include any person hired, working for and paid by the DYC and any contractor hired by the Dartmouth Yacht club or by any DYC member.  

 

Members and employees have a duty to promote and support the key principles of the club (as outlined in The Code of Conduct) and to maintain and strengthen the integrity of the Club. This means acting ethically and in a respectful manner both on and off the water, acting in a way which considers all other boaters, observing the rights of other people, and treating people with courtesy.

 

Members and employees have a duty to avoid behaviour that could constitute an act of disorder, misbehaviour, law breaking, discrimination, harassment or any behaviour which could bring the club or themselves into disrepute. Above all, members and employees must act in a courteous and respectful manner to each other at all times

 

Members and employees participating in on-water events whether they are a club event, representing the club or privately are expected to do so in a way that the actions of the skipper or any one of the crew display respect for all others participating in the event. Members and employees participating in racing will accept handicapping, protest and racing outcomes in accordance with the racing rules of sailing.

 

Members and employees must display sportsmanship, respect and act in such a manner as to hold the club and themselves above reproach.

 

 

Members and employees have the responsibility to ensure all DYC equipment and property are used properly, safely, and with respect by themselves or anyone else

 

Members and employees will be responsible for their guests and children at all times and ensure that their guest/s and or children’s conduct is in keeping with the Clubs Code of Conduct and the Club’s rules and regulations.

 

Any breach of DYC’s Code of Conduct or Rules and Regulations will be reviewed by the management committee and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.