HOUSE RULES

CLUBHOUSE

The Clubhouse shall normally be kept open every day except Monday and Tuesday unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors.

Specific Galley and Bar hours shall be determined by the Board of Directors and shall be posted on the official bulletin board and website. 

Only adult members or their guests may order or consume alcoholic beverages on the Club premises.

Only alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and food purchased from the Club’s Galley and Bar Operator  may be consumed on the premises when either the bar or kitchen is open.

Ladies and gentlemen must wear cover-ups while inside the clubhouse.

Dining room and galley equipment are not to leave the Club premise.

PET POLICY

All pets brought on the property must be under the owners' control at all times

No pets allowed inside the clubhouse. 

The only exceptions are:

• Leashed Service Animals (with provided proof) 
• Leashed Emotional Support Animals (with provided proof) 

Well behaved pets on a leash may be walked between the docks, beaches and the parking lot. Pets on a leash are also welcomed at the tables outside of the dining room.

It is the absolute responsibility of the pet owners to have positive control of their pets and service and support animals at all times, including cleanup of their waste. Barking, growling, or toileting on the paved areas or beach will not be tolerated, and repeated instances may result in denial of future access to the property, at the discretion of the Board.

PRIVILEGES AND REGISTRATION OF GUESTS

The privilege of bringing guests to the Yacht Club is one benefit of membership. The host member assumes the following responsibilities each time a guest is admitted:

•   to accompany the guest while at the Club (except as delineated below).
•   to register all guests in the Guest Register.
•   to ensure the actions of the guests are compatible with the rules and regulations of the Club and to pay all debts incurred by the guest.

1. Resident Guests are persons who reside on the island more than six (6 months per year and/or own a home, condominium or business on the island.) A Resident Guest will be admitted to the Club a maximum of six (6) times per year, if accompanied by a member, or eligible member of a member's family. The accompanying member shall register each guest in the Guest Register at the time of each visit. Such Guests will be admitted to the Club at any time, if accompanied by a member.

2. Members may extend the privileges of the Club to their nonresident guests, (who are not St. Croix Residents as defined in Paragraph No.1 above) friends or family, not renters, during their brief stays, by obtaining a Guest Pass at no additional cost, limited to two continuous weeks, by filling out the attached application in advance of the guests’ stay.  Sponsoring members are responsible for   the behavior and charges by their guests. Guest Form.pdf Form must be signed by the Rear Commodore prior to issue of pass.

3. Captains and crews of yachts participating in Club sponsored yachting activities shall have guest privileges on the days of these functions.

4. Persons who can show evidence of membership in a Yacht Club or cruising yachtsmen may sign the Guest Register, and enjoy the privileges of the Club. These privileges shall be for a period of no more than three (3) consecutive days after which sponsorship of a member is required, as outlined in Paragraph No.2.

GUESTS MUST SIGN THE GUEST BOOK EVERY TIME THEY ENTER THE SCYC.

USE OF CLUB PREMISES

The property of the Club shall be used with care for such purposes as the property is intended.

The sofa and chairs in the East Room are for sitting and not for laying down, napping or otherwise sprawling your body as if you were occupying a couch in your own house or a berth on your own boat. Such activity shall not be tolerated. The room is for the benefit of all members, and is used by children and adults alike. 

Any loss or damage to Club property or equipment caused by a member, his family or his guest will be the responsibility of the member who will then be liable for the full extent of the loss or damage.

No member may remove from the Club premises any article belonging to the Club without the consent of an officer or the Chairman of the House Committee.

If any articles are removed from the Club with consent, the member removing such articles will be liable for the full value of such articles.

Furnishings and fittings of the Clubhouse are the responsibility of the House Committee. Any changes in the decor or furnishings for any reason must have the approval of the House Committee.

No commercial solicitation will be allowed on the Club premises.

Premises cannot be used for commercial enterprises of any kind.

No member or member of his family or guest shall have access to the galley and bar. The outdoor grill is available for the use of members and their guests during the hours that the galley is not open Propane must be turned off and grill cleaned after use.

At SCYC sponsored events which take place on site at the SCYC, when the galley is normally closed, a volunteer may distribute prepackaged food and beverage items, (like muffins, yogurts, juices etc.)  to attendees of the event. Likewise, at SCYC sponsored events which take place on site at the SCYC, when the galley is normally closed, a volunteer with a food handler’s card, may cook on the outside grill and serve that food along with other prepared and/or prepackaged food and beverages, to attendees of the event. No homemade food items by volunteers may be distributed to attendees on site at a SCYC sponsored event. 

Three bulletin boards are to be maintained in the Clubhouse. The official bulletin board is strictly for the use of the Flag Officers, Board of Directors, and the Chairman of the House Committee. The Race Committee will maintain a bulletin board for its official use. A members' bulletin board is available for buy, sell and swap advertisements.

Ladies' and gentlemen's rest rooms, toilets and showers are not to be used for loose storage of sails, gear, clothing or other personal articles. Any items left unattended will be discarded.

All members and guests are specifically prohibited from:

•      Unnecessarily rough games which endanger or annoy others.
•      Pushing or throwing people from the docks.
•      Use of glass eating or drinking utensils anywhere on the beach area or dock.
•       Leaving bottles, cans, bottle caps, glasses, plates, lighted cigarette stubs, etc. on the Club premises.

PACKAGE CLOSET 

The Package Closet is a privilege reserved to Members who execute the attached Agreement Package Closet Agreement.pdf and pay the annual fee as established by the SCYC Board of Directors.Delivery of items to names not previously provided to the SCYC in the Agreement may be returned to sender and listed as “Unknown at this Address”.

No regular mail will be accepted. SCYC may dispose of all junk mail without notice to Member. Member shall take the necessary steps to contact the sender to cease any junk or other mail. 

Packages shall be limited to under 70 pounds and having a combined length and girth of no more than 108 inches. 

The use may not be for any illegal or illegitimate purposes and shall be in conformity with all applicable Federal and Territorial laws. 

The Agreement shall renew automatically from year to year unless and until the Member notifies the SCYC in writing that they are terminating the agreement or the SCYC, in its sole discretion, terminates this Agreement.

The package closet is open to other members. The SCYC is under no obligation to track or notify the Member of whether or when a package is delivered. The SCYC has no control over the United States Postal Service, UPS, Federal Express, DHL or any other commercial carrier. The SCYC shall not be liable or responsible for the care, custody, control or protection of any packages delivered to the premises of the SCYC including to the package closet, of whatever kind or nature, for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to, SCYC’s negligence. 

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLUB

The Club is not responsible to a member or a guest for the loss or damage to property left or kept on the Club grounds; articles such as clothing, towels, etc., left on the Club premises will be disposed of. 

Swimming from the beach by members or guests is at such person's own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty.

RATES, CHARGES and Event Registrations

The Board of Directors shall set all rates for food, beverage, locker fees, racks, dockage and storage.

Members with delinquent bills will be charged a 5% surcharge for each month of delinquency plus an additional $5.00 charge for each rebilling.

Any walk outs on Galley and/or Bar charges will be automatically charged a 20% tip and $20 administration fee. 

To enable the Entertainment committee and the galley staff to make proper preparations for the Club’s special set price social events involving the galley on line registrations and prepayment for all members and their guests are required for each event. Registrations are binding, and members who cancel will not be refunded unless a last-minute registration is honored to replace the cancellation.

SPECIAL PARTIES

Outside Non-Profits. Outside non-profit groups shall be allowed the use of Club facilities for a special party, provided that: (a) the group is sponsored by at least one club member; and (b) the use is pre approved, in writing, by the Executive Committee.

Members. Club members may use the Club facilities for a special party, provided that: (a) a minimum of twenty -five percent of the quests are Club members: and (b) the use is pre-approved, in writing, by a committee consisting of the Commodore and the Vice Commodore.

Fee. A Club fee of $1 per guest with a minimum fee of $500 shall be charged for all special parties which shall be paid upon submission of the event application, but shall be refunded in full if the application is not approved.

Food and Beverage.  The applicant shall contract only with the SCYC and not any other entity, for all food, beverage, and/or use of the galley bar as they may require. A Member hosting special parties who wish to provide their own food/ beverages may do so only with the prior written approval of the designated committee which consists of the Commodore and the Vice Commodore. No member may employ or otherwise arrange for the services of a caterer, or individuals providing a catering service unless approved as stated herein. The Galley and Bar Operator of the SCYC shall have right of first refusal for providing catering service for any such private parties. 

Rule Compliance. The applicant and, if applicable, sponsoring member(s), shall abide by all Club rules and bylaws, as may be amended, and all federal and Virgin Islands Statutes, rules, regulations and laws. Upon the Club's reasonable belief that there is or will be non-compliance, the Club may immediately withdraw its consent, stop the party and/or require that special conditions be met, all as may be reasonably necessary to ensure compliance.  If the party is stopped or prior consent is withdrawn, the fee will not be refunded.

Indemnity. The applicant, and if applicable, sponsoring member(s), shall release, indemnity, defend and hold the Club harmless from any and all liability, including third party liability, which may arise by reason of or in connection with the party and/or the Club's actions related thereto.

Application. The attached application form shall be submitted to the Commodore and the Vice Commodore for written approval on the application itself. Event Approval .pdf  Special Event Form 2025.pdf

EVENT POLICY. 

All events must have the written approval of the executive committee before they are launched. The committee seeking to launch an event shall submit the attached application for approval (above) to the executive committee, one month prior to the requested date of the event, along with details for staffing needs, menu selections, number of attendees, and the estimated revenue and costs. Committees need to be realistic when pricing events. After each event, committees shall evaluate the success of an event including the finances, to determine whether a similar event should be planned in the future. The treasurer will provide the committee with a breakdown of the P/L after the event, using either actual COG paid for the event and actual payroll burden incurred for the event, and if not available, then galley’s actual YTD ratio of revenue to COG for food, COG for alcohol and payroll.