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Isle Madame Boat Club
P.O.Box 186, Arichat, N.S.
B0E 1A0

Email: commodore.imbc@arichat.com

- Policies

1. “User” members will be allocated docks by the Management Committee.

2. All Rates shall be set by the Board of Directors of the IMBC.

3. Children under twelve yeas of age are not permitted on the grounds unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

4. Rules respecting the marina and docks shall be enforced by the Management Committee and/or their designates from time to time.

5. The Management Committee has the right to move “user” member boats or any other boats if the need should arise. The Management defines the need.

6. Boats shall be secured properly and with adequate dock lines.

7. There shall be no sandblasting, spray painting or fireworks on IMBC property.

8. No Mobile cranes or such equipment shall enter the property without authorization from the Management Committee.

9. Tenders shall be secured in a proper manner so as not to obstruct the docking of any vessel.

10.The sale or purchase of a boat within the marina must be reported to the Management Committee.

11.Boats in serious disrepair will not be permitted on the grounds or at the docks. The grounds and facilities cannot be used as a repair yard.

12. All boats stored in the yard must be removed by June 1st, unless permission is granted by the Board. Trailers and cradles are to be removed by June 1st.

13. The club reserves the right to rent a member’s space when it is free.

14.A member may request a change of dock. The Management Committee shall management the request based on dock availability and practiciality.

15. Living aboard is permitted during the boating season. May 1st to October 31st.

16.Members who do not use their docks for 2 consecutive seasons will be charged 100% of the regular dockage fee for the first year and 50% for the second year. It will revert to 100% for every year thereafter. Eg: 1st year – 100%, 2nd year – 50%, 3rd year – 100%.

17. We will accommodate recreational vessel to a maximum length of forty-five (45) feet.

18. The marina area is designated a “NO WAKE ZONE” with a maximum speed of 5 MPH.

19. The IMBC will post the Rules from time to time as deemed necessary for the proper management of the facility, enjoyment of
the members and visitors and for the security and safety of all.

20. Garbage :”user” members with boats will remove their own personal garbage from the premises. Visitors will be provided with garbage receptacles.

21. There will be no storage on the docks.

22. The “ Baby barn” will be provided for limited and controlled storage.

23. Facilities are for members, guests and registered visitors.

24. A “user” member, whose account with IMBC is delinquent, will have his/her debenture debited by the amount owed prior to the IMBC redeeming the members debenture.

25.Vessels used for recreational purposes are allowed to use the marina. Subject to Rule 18.

26.Wharfs and docks will be placed and secured in the water on the 1st weekend in May and removed by the 1st weekend of November, weather and equipment availability permitting.

27.“user” members with a leased vessel can have a berth if available subject to Board approval.

Isle Madame Boat Club
Memorandum of Association & Bylaws

Article I – Name
The club shall be known as the Isle Madame Boat club.

Article II – Objectives
(a) To organize and promote boating in the area.
(b) To assist and supply services to boaters visiting our area.
(c) To provide for membership socializing in a nautical atmosphere.

Article III – Membership
(a) Membership shall be open to person who has been approved by the
Board of Directors of IMBC.
(b) Each Member must pay a membership fee as per membership fee
schedule recommended by the Board and approved at the Annual
meeting.
(c) Voting privileges shall be limited to the membership categories (i),
(ii), (iii), as described and limited to members approved by the
Board.
(d) Membership categories:
(i) Skipper and mate: Boat member of the club owning a
recreational vessel.
(ii) Skipper: member of the club owning a recreational vessel.
(iii) Social member: any member not owning a recreational vessel
excluding junior membership.
(iv) Members 18 years of age and under: Junior membership will
be accepted only with the consent of a parent or guardian.
Junior membership is limited to junior activities and programs.
Voting age will be 14 to 18 years of age.
Junior programs must be under the supervision of an appointed
adult (advisor/supervisor) and authorized by the Board.

Article IV – Executive
The executive of the club shall consist of a Commodore, Vice-Commodore,
Rear-Commodore, Secretary and Treasure who shall be duly elected at the
first regular meeting of the Board of Directors following the Annual
Meeting.
The duties and powers of the Executive are outlined in the By-Laws.
The term of office for each member of the executive shall be one year (1)
from Annual meeting to Annual Meeting – after which time they may be reelected.

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