Haulage Rules

Preamble

The club recognizes that Haulage is a privilege, available to members, that provides an effective service for their boat’s maintenance and storage.  The operation is supported by voluntary labour of club members and those hauling are expected to participate by contributing to the hauling of boats other than their own and taking part in maintenance and upkeep of equipment and the club grounds.  The following is a summary of expectations for participants taken from the Haulage Rules with a particular emphasis on Health and Safety.  The Haulage Rules are available to download on this page.

Expectations

  • To be eligible to haul a member must be of 6 months standing.

    • With the Haulage Masters agreement this this rule can be waived where no eligible member requires the haulage time or space on the yard.

  • Vessels must be monohull and less than 10 tonnes.

  • A haulage application must be completed, and $100 deposit paid before haulage happens.  The haulage master should also be advised.

  • Those taking part in Winter Haulage must attend the briefing held during the working bee.

  • An appropriate cradle is required.

    • First time haulers must have the cradle approved by the haulage master.

    • The haulage master can help with cradles as there are some owned by the club and others can be hired from club members.

    • Boat owners must have sufficient crew when hauling and launching.

Health and Safety

  • Owners must follow all health and safety requirements and respond to any issues the Haulage master may raise.

  • Appropriate clothing must be worn while hauling.

    • Solid protective footwear – steel capped boots.

    • Strong gloves (preferably leather).

    • No loose clothing.

  • Electrical leads must have current testing tags.

General

  • Ladders must be sound and be secured effectively.

  • Scaffolding must be secure and safe.  The club has a range of scaffolding which may be used where appropriate.

  • All scaffolding and particularly ladders must be securely locked to the cradle or put away when not in use.

  • Paints and solvents must be secured.

  • Grinders are not to be used if there are any other boats hauled.

  • Anti-foul must not be dry sanded.  When scrapped the scrapings must be collected and placed in the rubbish bins.

  • Appropriate protective clothing must be worn when working, particularly masks and eye protection.

  • If using epoxy resins or paints make sure any members who suffer from allergic asthma are notified beforehand.

Download the Haulage Manual here

Download the Haulage Hazard Register here