Q: Are there pump out facilities at the club?
A: The pump out facility is located beside the gas dock on the south side of the entrance to the harbour. Pump out fees are included with your membership. Please take care when using the pump out, and read the instructions posted. The attachment(s) necessary to pump out are always left at the station, however, if you can not find the piece(s), please ask at the office or bar for a replacement.

Please remember, your boat should not be berthed at the gas dock and pump out for periods longer than fifteen (15) minutes.

Q: Is ice available for sale at the club?
A: Packaged cubes and blocks of ice are purchased from the bar. Please pick up the key from the bartender and take your ice from the machine located on the north side of the building next to the BBQ area.

Q: Does the club have BBQ facilities?
A: The BBQ is operated by our dining room operations. From launch to haulout the BBQ is open weeknights 5:00 ‚ 9:00 pm, weekends 12:00 8:00 pm, and lunch Mondays to Fridays. You are able to pay for the BBQ with interac, or a chit if you have chit privileges. Make yourself comfortable eating under the marquee, on the patio furniture, or inside the clubhouse. On rainy days the BBQ operates out of the upstairs kitchen.

Q: What are the clubs policies regarding pets, bicycles, skateboards, and roller blades?
A: Dogs and other animals are not permitted in the clubhouse, must be on a leash on the property to the west of the parking lot, and must be under control elsewhere around the grounds. Bicycles, skateboards, and roller blades are permitted on the grounds but must be used at a slow speed and are not permitted in the patio and BBQ area.

Q: What kind of yard security exists at the club?
A: Security at BYC runs year round. The front entrance gate does not close during the night but security will be there to question anyone entering after operating hours. For this reason it is recommended that you carry a membership card with you at all times. Volunteer security is scheduled in the summer months during the early evening. You will be sent a letter informing you when your shift is. The harbour entrance gate is always closed. A gate pass is necessary to enter the harbour and can be purchased at the office. Visitors to BYC should check in with the office upon arrival.

Q: Are there telephones available for use at the club?
A: The clubhouse has house phones available to use in the Upper Deck, the main lobby, and the boardroom. There is no payphone on the property and therefore no long distance calling available.

Q: Are there washroom and showers available for use at the club?
A: The downstairs washrooms are accessible from the outside north entrance and from the main lobby. During the summer months, the outside entrance to these washrooms is left unlocked for boaters to get access to when they stay overnight. However, during the winter, all washroom doors are locked. The upstairs washrooms are located in the southeast corner of the clubhouse. For your convenience, outhouses are located around the harbour during the summer months. Shower facilities are in the clubhouse downstairs washroom.

Q: What waste disposal and environmental policies exist at the club?
A: Containers are located beside the gas pumps and pump out as well as around the harbour. Please respect the property and place all garbage in the bins. Dispose of waste oil and used batteries off site. Do not leave containers of oil lying around. There are also containers around the clubhouse and marquee.

Q: What is the club's policy towards alcohol?
A: To purchase alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, the club maintains Lower and Upper deck bars. Please review the bar hours and price list posted in the clubhouse. Alcoholic drinks are not permitted around the grounds except for the patio/BBQ area and under the marquee.

Q: Do I need to make reservations to use the dining room?
A: Friday evening buffets and Sunday sit-down dinners run year round. Reservations are recommended and can be left at 828-5167. Please leave a message. Please contact our dining room if you are interested in having food services at your private function.

Q: What kind of parking arrangements exist at the club?
A: Parking is provided in the main parking lot for members and guests. It is not recommended to park on the street along the south wall of the tennis courts as this is a no parking zone and you risk being ticketed.

Q: What is the mooring situation like at the club?
A: The mooring fee includes launch, haulout, winter storage and pump out. Please mark your cradles clearly. If you need work completed with regard to your mooring please fill in a service request form located in the front lobby and hand into the office.

Q: Is there camping permitted on club property?
A: Camping is allowed on the grass area near the Junior Club. Please notify the office if you plan on camping and always carry your membership card with you for I.D. purposes for security. Periodically there will be non-members camping on the property because of attendance at a BYC regatta.

Q: What are the dress code and ettiquette at the club?
A: Members are asked to be appropriately dressed at all times. Shoes and a shirt are mandatory in the clubhouse. Attire for Friday evening buffets and Sunday evening sit-down meals is "Sunday" casual.

Q: Are guests permitted at the club?
A: The club's guest policy states that a member in good standing is entitled to bring the same guest three (3) times during the course of a year. No guest shall be premitted to be present n club premises more than three (3) times. Members are responsible for their guests when they are on club property.

Q: Are gratuities necessary when using club facilities?
A: As a member you have the choice to tip the staff at the club.

Q: What is the club's smoking policy?
A: Due to a City of Ottawa by-law adopted in the summer of 2001, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the club house.

Q: Are there forms and paper-work involved in club activities?
A: Incident report forms, suggestion forms, service request forms, chit applications, and member information change forms are located in the front lobby. Please fill out and leave with the office. Sailing related forms are located near the west entrance to the club underneath the race results boards.