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PRC Member Handbook: Boat Use

Club Boat Policy

  1. All Full members have access to all club boats with green duct tape on the end of their racks.
  2. Before taking out a boat, you must confirm it is not already reserved during the time you plan to take it out in the club boat reservation binder by another member.
  3. If it is not reserved, you must sign it out in the log book before taking it out on the water.
  4. To reserve a club boat: place your initials in the corresponding boat, time, and date boxes in the reservation binder. Boats may be reserved up to two weeks before hand, and for up to two hours at a time.

    EXCEPTION:     There are some boats that will be defined as 'Limited Use' Boats in order to maintain a longer racing lifespan. See below for more details re: the use and reservation of these boats.

    EXCEPTION: The only times you cannot reserve boats are during the Junior and Intermediate Pro grams. Please visit their webpages: Juniors and Intermediates for their times. During those times equipment may be available, but cannot be guaranteed.

  5. Boats on yellow duct taped racks are only to be used by PRC Programs with a PRC Coach.
  6. Club boats may be taken to regattas only with the Director's permission.  Prior to a regatta individuals and Programs will need to coordinate with the Director and the Boatman to ensure that sufficient transportation arrangements are made and boats and usage are properly accounted for. 

Launches & Eights
No eight-oared shell may go out from the PRC without a launch at any time.

Launches & Fours
No PRC 4+, 4-, or 4X may go out without a launch, except that those 4’s specifically designated by the Director, and with advance permission from the Director, may be used without an accompanying launch during daylight hours seasonally from May 1 through October 20.

Junior Supervision
No Junior crews or scullers may go out from the PRC at any time unless they are accompanied by either a) a launch or b) a Regular Member in a boat of comparable speed.  The Director may waive this requirement.

Limited Use Boats - 2x, 2-, 1x

The purpose of this policy is to help preserve the quality and racing lifespan of select boats in the PRC fleet. The use of these boats will be limited only to those who can demonstrate the safe use and handling of these boats. Any member can use these boats as long as they demonstrate the appopriate skills. Members can be approved by any full-time staff member. The skills test includes an evaluation of how the boat is removed from and returned to the rack, launching and docking, traffic pattern knowledge, knowlege of boat safety, and a firm understanding rowing shell weight capacities and limitations.

The following boats are currently defined as Limited Use Boats:

  • Alan Lobb - Sykes 2x, 135lb crew average
  • Lucius Biglow - Sykes 2x, 160lb crew average
  • Bronze/Black Hudson 2x-, no rower over 220lb
  • Gorilla - Hudson 2-, no rower over 220lb
  • F101 - Filippi 1x, 150-175lb rower
  • Umami - KIRS 1x, 180-210lb rower

Reservations

Club boats can be reserved by all full members for use. By initialing in the corresponding time, date, and boat you wish to use. The following rules must be followed in reserving boats:

  • Reservations can be made up to two week in advance.
  • Boats may be reserved for up to two hours at a time on weekdays and up to an hour and a half on weekends.
  • Selected boats may be blacked out at times due to specific program use (intermediates and juniors). Please use the other club boats at these times.
  • You can only reserve a boat three days a week.
  • If you have any issues or scheduling conflicts, please contact the office.
  • Remember you need to sign in and out in the log book.

Private Rack Policy

Wait List
Our racks are often full with others waiting to get a spot. If you would like to store a private boat at the Center, please email Matt Lacey at director@pocockrowingcenter.org. If all spots are taken, your email will serve as a “date-stamp” to hold your space in line on the waitlist. The wait-list order is based on a "first-come first-served" basis with all members having preference over non-members. In additionally non-members will be charged an annual fee of $25 to remain on the wait list. Some exceptions may be made under the discretion of the director.

Improved rack space
If you already have a rack at the PRC, but would like a better one, please send an email to Matt Lacey at director@pocockrowingcenter.org and you will be placed on our improved rack list.

Liability/insurance on private boats
All private boat owners storing their shells at the PRC must sign a rack rental agreement form. It is STRONGLY recommended that members provide insurance coverage for their boats. Private boats are not covered under the PRC property & casualty policies.

Launches

Club launches can only be used for club programs or private lessons with office permission. Exceptions may be made, but must be run through the director. In addition, only those in complaince with the Washington Boater Education program and PRC standands may drive PRC launches.

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