No launch unless current copy of Scrutineering, Insurance and SBDA (for ALL drivers) filed in Bungalow
Everyone signs in & any Skiing Guests paid for as necessary. If no OOD please make a note in Guest Book of amount due so we can collect later
Check map in Bungalow for updates on course, hazards and restrictions. Keep clear of anglers on bank
Prepare boat away from slipway to keep clear for others and don't moor near slip itself
No boats on Sailing Lake on Sunday before 6pm (even if no sailors present)
No jumping / swimming in harbour. 'Beach' used at own risk with parental supervision. Keep clear of jetty
Camping permitted during Ski diary Camping events only Boat Safety
Boats may use lake from 1hr before sunrise to 1hr after sunset. Do not drive or ski after consuming alcohol.
Drivers must attach a kill cord & crew must be seated when the boat is moving
Rear facing Observer must be used when towing and be 10 years+ unless written Committee approval
Buoyancy aid / impact vest mandatory for skiers and recommended for driver and crew Ski Lake
Skis, wake / knee boards, trick skis, wake skates, discs & barefoot permitted. Do not tow more than 2 people
Tickover speed in harbour. Give way to boats circuiting the lake when joining. Never follow directly behind another boat towing a skier.
Drive anti-clockwise, turn BEFORE orange buoy & keep our side of centre line white buoys (see Exceptions)
Raise flag when dropping skier at jetty, heading for harbour or skier in water awaiting recovery / pull
If skier falls - raise flag, slow boat, turn to RIGHT if possible, return to skier keeping skier visible on driver’s side. If second skier is being towed they must let go immediately too.
Landing jetty approach - raise flag, drive parallel to jetty, drop skier & turn hard left into Recovery Zone (avoiding Take Off area). Ensure boat and rope is in the Recovery Zone before stopping to retrieve rope
Only weighted drop skis to be used (available in Bungalow) & be dropped away from normal skiing lanes Use of the Competition Area
Approach to Competition area: If another boat is moored or using it then tickover speed from Orange Buoy to a point opposite Hut but clear of slalom course. Wait until other boat returns to jetty or they wave you across. Cross slalom course at tickover to minimise wash
Rota: One boat using Competition area at a time. Max of 10 minutes / 6 passes per boat, in turn, if others waiting. Non-slalom use is recommended in area between course and bank to avoid shallow depth hazard
Do not drag rope around Slalom buoys. Do not take off across course unless in Tournament Ski Boat Exceptions
If NO sail boats are sailing or moored on jetty you can extend your circuit to include the Sailing lake. Give way to boats on Ski Lake when re-joining. Do not include Sail Lake though if in use for Barbells (see below)
“Barbells” – In poor weather, if the Sailing Lake is not in use (see above), it may be preferable to use the sailing bank for ‘barbells’ in the sheltered water. Still turn before Orange Buoy line to keep wash away from Competition area users. If other boats wish to do Bar Bells then rota as per Competition Area. If Ski bank is sheltered and no other boats are circuiting the lake then Bar Bells can be done along that bank too
March 2015
Stewartby Water Ski Section
The Club House, Green Lane, Stewartby, Beds MK43 9LY
Tel: 01234 280071 Email: Committee@StewartbySki.co.uk
Rule Notes
A little background to some of our rules….
Sailing Lake
