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.

• 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.

• 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.