Privacy

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Individuals must promptly advise their Affiliated Club of any change of name, address or other relevant identification and contact details, either in writing or electronically.

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All members of the Bendigo Yacht Club

(1) On admission or readmission to the Bendigo Yacht Club Inc. individual members and family groupings agree to be bound by its:

• Rules of Incorporation
• By-Laws 
• and other policy documents on its webpage Rules and policies, as amended or updated from time to time.

(2) Individual members and family groupings agree that, except were required to do so by law, Bendigo Yacht Club Inc. accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss to boats, trailers, motors or any other associated equipment stored within the Club’s grounds.

Caravan site holder agreement

Caravan site holders must:

1. Adhered to Bendigo Yacht Club, Goulburn-Murray Water, Bendigo Council and Country Fire Authority Laws and By-Laws.
2. Prior to commencing any site work, gain the explicit approval of the General Committee
3. Ensure any heating devise and fire vessels within the caravan meets GMW CFA and Council Laws and By-Laws.
4. Ensure the following:
   • The name and contact number of the site holder is clearly visible on the caravan
   • The caravan is towable
   • The caravan contains a fire extinguisher that is less than 10 years old
   • The caravan contains a working smoke alarm with a battery that is less than a year old
   • The caravan's electrical supply lead has been tested and tagged
   • The caravan contains a fire blanket

Caravan site holders are expected to:

1. Keep the caravan, under the caravan and the caravan site area clean and tidy.
2. Allow access to only one vehicle per site.
3. Attend one Caravan Site Working Bee and one General Working Bee per year.
4. Allow access, for inspection, to their caravan and site with at least 2 days notice.

By registering and paying for a caravan site you accept the above conditions. 

Boat storage agreement

Holders of boat storage sites must:

1. Adhered to Bendigo Yacht Club, Goulburn-Murray Water, Bendigo Council and Country Fire Authority Laws and By-Laws.
2. Ensure their vehicles or boat does not obstruct the launching and access of another vessel.
3. Ensure the following:
   • The name and contact number of the site holder is clearly visible on the boat
   • The boat is stores on a dolly or trailer which is towable
   • The boat is seaworthy

Holders of boat storage sites are expected to:

1. Keep the storage site area clean and tidy including mowing of the grass.
2. Attend two Working Bees per year.

By registering and paying for a boat storage site you accept the above conditions. 

Animal Management

As per the By-Laws of the Bendigo Yacht Club dated 03/06/2021, animals are permitted on the grounds of the Bendigo Yacht Club as long as all Goulburn-Murray Water By-Laws are adhered to. Goulburn-Murray Water By-Laws are based on the "Water (Recreation Area) Regulations 2023" of the Victorian Government. Bendigo Yacht Club is classified by Goulburn-Murray Water as a recreation area.

For animals brought onto the grounds of the Bendigo Yacht Club this means that:

• Animals brought onto the grounds of the Bendigo Yacht Club are not permitted in the waterway of Lake Eppalock.
• Dogs are the only animals permitted onto the grounds of the Bendigo Yacht Club.
• A person who brings a dog onto the grounds of the Bendigo Yacht Club must restrain the dog on a leash at all times.
• A person who brings a dog onto the grounds of the Bendigo Yacht Club must keep the dog under the person's immediate control at all times.
• A person who brings a dog onto the grounds of the Bendigo Yacht Club must not allow the dog to disturb or damage any person or property or other animal or natural object.
• A person who brings a dog onto the grounds of the Bendigo Yacht Club must pick up and remove any faeces deposited by the dog.

 In addition the By-Laws of the Bendigo Yacht Club dated 03/06/2021 state that:

• Any animal that causes a nuisance within the confines of the leasehold can be asked to be removed by a Flag Officer of the General Committee or one of their nominated representatives.  
• Any incident related to an animal's behaviour must be recorded on an incident report form and forwarded to the Secretary for further 
  investigation by the General Committee.
• No animals are allowed access to the Clubhouse, with the exception of a recognised service support animal in the company of their carer.