Each person using MIT boats must be able to swim at least 100 yards
Everyone in MIT boats must always wear a life jacket when on the water
Never leave your boat after leaving the dock. If you capsize, stay with the boat until you are rescued or you self-rescue. It is much easier to find a boat than a person in the water!
Lower your sail if you need assistance when away from the dock
All boats must return to the Pavilion immediately upon any of the following:
Sunset -Know what time that is
The burgee (the red & white triangular flag) is lowered
The dock lights are turned on, on the river-facing side of the building
Thunder is heard, or lightning is seen
Smoking is not permitted in any MITNA facilities
Alcohol is never allowed in the boats
Alcohol is only allowed at the Sailing Pavilion for officially registered and approved events. For more information about the registration process, refer to MIT’s event alcohol policy
Boats
Boats are not to be left unattended at the dock
Lower your sail immediately after tying your boat to the dock upon return
Do not land your boat when there is insufficient dock space, and always land with the front of the boat pointing into the wind
Do not raise the sail or install the rudder until the boat is in the water
Lower the sail, remove the rudder, and raise the centerboard (with bungee attached) before hauling a boat onto the dock
Responsibility for a boat remains with the member who checked it out
Upon returning to the dock, check for your boat’s disposition at the desk.
Report any damage or needed repair to the dock staff. If the damage was your fault you may be asked to help fix the damage and/or volunteer your help in some other area
Sails
Do not drag sails on the dock.
Clean the sail if needed
Roll sails from the bottom to the top so the number is visible
Sailing Area and Rules
Do not crash. Avoid collisions.
All sailboats must avoid crew shells, canoes, kayaks, and other rowed boats
Stay away from very large boats which cannot easily steer away from you
Learn and follow the Rules of the Road
Sail only between the Harvard and Longfellow bridges
