SUNSHINE COAST MODEL BOAT CLUB INC.

CODE OF COURTESY

1. All members are required to refer to the frequency board before switching on their radio transmitter, checking that nobody else is on your frequency and then placing your tag over the corresponding frequency.
2. All members will observe a 30-minute time limit when two or more have the same frequency.
3. All radio transmitter aerials tips are to be covered with an appropriate small container, such as a film container.
4. All frequencies are under the direction and refereed by the Harbour Master.
5. All members’ boats are to observe slow speed and careful handling at or near launching and mooring areas.
6. All powerboats are to observe courtesy and give way to sail.
   
7. All fast or high-powered electric boats are to keep away from general sailing and buoyed areas.
   
8. Fast electric boats are permitted to use the buoyed areas when not in use by slower boats.
9. Harbour Master approval is required before “firing up” any boat fitted with steam boilers in the designated area.
10. Internal combustion powered boats are not permitted from the club meets.
11. No swimming or fishing in the lake.
12. All water activities are under the direction and refereed by the Harbour Master.
13. Any complaint regarding breaches of acceptable noise levels, will be adjudicated by the Harbour Master, noises including boat engines, firing guns, music on boats or from any other source associated with boats in and out of the water.
14. It is the duty of all members to be mindful of potential Safety Breaches, and correct them immediately and then report such instance to the Harbour Master.
15. All members are encouraged to wear club name badges on club days and whilst officially visiting other clubs.
16. All members and visitors are required to sign the “Members and Visitors Book” on club days.
    
17.  The club area and grounds are to be kept tidy at all times.