United States Sailing Center - Long Beach

5489 E. Ocean Blvd - Long Beach, CA 90803 - USA
Ph: (562) 433-7939 Fax: (562) 433-3668
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Individuals participating in events and activities at the United States Sailing Center - Long Beach are expected to abide by the following rules and guidelines and will be required to sign our "Rules and Guidelines" form.
Rules  
  • Being under the influence or in possession of illicit drugs during program hours or while away competing at regattas is strictly prohibited.
     
  • Life jackets shall be worn by all sailors while on the water.  Life jackets shall be worn outside all clothing and foul weather gear.  Except that a thin T-shirt may be worn over the life jacket to prevent snagging on lines and equipment.
     
  • Always be courteous to Sailing Center staff, guests, and other students.
     
  • No talking in class while coach is talking.
     
  • No foul, sexist, or obscene language is allowed.
     
  • No horse play: chasing , water fights, pushing people in water, mis-use of equipment, etc.
     
  • No eating in classroom.
     
  • Always throw trash away in trash bin.
Guidelines  
  • Securing boats:

            -Main halyard tied to outhaul
            -Boats must be washed, drained, and hoses coiled after
              usage.
            -Mainsheets need to be coiled and cleated
            -Boats must sit properly on dolly (never allow bow to rest on
             ground)
            -Roll and put away sails in box, or in specified location
            -Put tillers away in life jacket closet

  • After launching boat return dolly to that boats parking spot.
     
  • Students must provide their own life jackets.  Sailing Center life jackets may only be used with the consent of a coach.  Any borrowed life jackets must be checked out/in and stowed properly after use.
     
  • Store ALL sailing gear next to lifejacket room. NOT in parking lot, office, garage, etc.
     
  • Report all breakdowns and necessary boat maintenance to head coach.
     
  • The United States Sailing Center-Long Beach is not responsible for any lost, stolen or broken valuables.  It is recommended that valuables be left at home!
     
  • All found items will be placed in the Lost & Found.  Any item left in the Lost & Found for more than 15 days will become property of the Sailing Center.