What we’re about
It is our mission to promote all types of sailing events which include but not limited to: Free Sailing Lessons, Racing, Buddy Sailing, Fishing, and Get-Togethers / Meet and Greets @ local venues.
No experience necessary however, we do require you to be able to swim and fit enough to handle yourself in the event of a challenging situation (such as an attacking whale, ect.). Sailing can be very enjoyable and relaxing but can also be a rough and tumble sport.
We will not tolerate excessive alcohol or drug use which could endanger others onboard.
Skippers are free to host events @ anytime or invite members to go sailing. Crew can also host events on this site (social gatherings, ect).
Crew, please state your experience level and days you may be available to sail. Some skippers take their boats out on weekdays and weekends. Stating your skill level will help ensure a good mix on board. A boat full of newbies could be challenging and a boat full of only experienced crew will not bring new people into the sport.
Racing Rules of Sailing 2017 – 2020: Rule 69 will be in effect at all times whether racing or not.
SECTION C 69 MISCONDUCT
69.1 Obligation Not to Commit Misconduct; Resolution
(a) A competitor, boat owner or support person shall not commit an act of misconduct.
(b) Misconduct Is:
(1) conduct that is a breach of good manners, a breach of good sportsmanship, or unethical behavior; or
(2) conduct that might need bring the sport into disrepute.
(c) an allegation of a breach of rule 69.1 (a) shall be resolved in accordance with the provisions of rule 69. Which will result in suspension from this organization. No exceptions.
Membership in this group accepts: indemnity / waiver of all liability and hold harmless the owner, his heirs and assigns against any claims, loss and/or damage which I, you or any member may suffer or sustain during or after any voyage or activity within this Meetup group (Suncoast Sailors Meetup Group). And without limiting the generality of this indemnity I, you or any member agree that it shall extend to and cover all and any claims and damage in respect of disability, injury, medical, hospital or chemist accounts, delays, loss of earnings and loss of property and whether or not such claims or damage arising from the negligence of or carelessness of any skipper or member of this group. I,you or any member acknowledge that I, you or any member are satisfied as to any members boats or yachts seaworthiness and any owner or members of this group’s qualifications.
LET’S KEEP IT SAFE AND HAPPY !!!
