- For the purposes of this agreement, Striper season rental vessels are considered transient vessels or boats, referred to as "Transients" or "Boats." "Season" is defined by the five full weeks ending on May 31st. "PYC" is Poughkeepsie Yacht Club. Except where specifically addressed here, all PYC rules regarding transient vessels apply.
- Boats up to 30' in length will be charged the flat season rate. The season is the five (5) weeks ending May 31st. There is no "per foot" rate calculation or discount and no electric or water surcharge. Vessels over 30 ft. in length cannot be accommodated due to dock system loading constraints.
- Boats can be launched or hauled at the PYC boat ramp any day during the defined season from sunrise to sunset except on Memorial Day weekend (May 29, 30, 31), when no Transient launching or hauling is allowed. Launching and hauling is the sole responsibility of the Boat owner.
- Any Boats remaining after May 31st will be charged standard transient rates. (per ft plus electric).
- Boats may use shore power and water at no fee during the season, but these services are subject to availability.
- All Boats must be insured, and maintain a current insurance policy of not less than $300,000.00 liability coverage at all times. Proof of insurance must be provided to the PYC Fleet Captain at the time of application (please include proof of insurance when mailing the application and check)
- Boats must meet all applicable registration and safety requirements of NYS / USCG; please be able to provide proof of such if requested.
- From time to time, assigned Boat dockage may need to be changed to accommodate PYC member vessels. In such circumstances, Transient boaters must be able to be contacted and be prepared to move their boats within a 36 hour notice period.
- Boats must remain their assigned dockage or slip. A change request can be made to the PYC Fleet Captain but is subject to conditional constraints and approval.
- Transient boaters may store their Boat's trailer at PYC with the club's discretional approval; please indicate that desire above, and PYC will direct you to a specific trailer storage location at the time of launching. There is no fee for Boat trailer Season storage.
- Transients are responsible for dockage payment at the time of application.
- The Fleet Captain shall maintain a record of Transients, collect and process all fees and proof of insurance and enforce club rules while Transients are docked at the PYC.
- At the conclusion of the Transient's stay, the Boat, trailer, and all other property must be removed from the PYC premises.
- Transients are not offered fuel service at PYC. PYC is prohibited by New York State law from selling fuel to non-members. Therefore, PYC Members are not allowed to pump fuel for non-members. On-the-water fuel is available in nearby marinas; no manual fueling of Boats from a portable fuel container is permitted while docked at PYC.
- All Boat owners, guests, and crew are considered non-members and are granted limited access to PYC property and facilities as defined by PYC rules and bylaws. Boat owners shall be given a copy of applicable PYC rules, which must be followed. These include but are not limited to:
- General rules of the PYC.
- Safety rules.
- Bar rules.
- While Transient boaters may use first-floor bathroom facilities and outside decks, they must be accompanied by a PYC member to enter the clubhouse and bar area.
- Transient boat owners are responsible for the actions of their guests and crew members.
- No commercial charter fishing services are allowed dockage under this program.
- PYC reserves the right to cancel this agreement and remove a Transient without refund for any violation of this agreement, PYC rules, and/or for any behavior or action deemed inappropriate by the Fleet Captain, PYC Board of Directors, and/or General Membership.
By signing this form below, the striper season renter Transient boater named within agrees to abide by the terms listed within this agreement and acknowledges that these terms supersede any other written or verbal terms or conditions provided by members or other persons encountered at PYC.