Policies & Procedures

BRITANNIA YACHT CLUB OTTAWA

Procedures & Policies for the Benefit of Members,
Guests & the Community

The Britannia Yacht Club is committed to promoting an environment in which the terms and conditions of membership and employment are equitable and non-discriminatory. Here are our policies regarding harassment, boat abandonment and our privacy policy.

Guest Fee Policy

At BYC, we welcome guests to join our community and enjoy our recreational activities alongside our members. To help maintain our facilities and programs, a $10 guest activity fee applies to all non-member guests participating in BYC activities, including tennis, pickleball, yoga, Pilates, and Paddlefit.

Full Voting Members receive four complimentary guest passes each year as part of their membership benefits—membership has its perks. This guest fee applies only to activities and does not apply to guests dining at the Club. Members are required to accompany their guests during all activities and are responsible for ensuring compliance with Club policies.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain an enjoyable and fair experience for all members and guests.

Ontario Safe Sport Policy

The Britannia Yacht Club (BYC) in partnership with Sail Canada is committed to providing everyone involved in the sport of sailing a safe and welcoming environment in which to participate. As we work towards ensuring as positive, safe, and inclusive environment, Sail Canada has created a harmonious policy package to set the expectations for safe sport across the country which BYC has adopted.

Privacy Policy

The Britannia Yacht Club is committed to protecting privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Collecting, using and disclosing personal information in an appropriate, responsible, and ethical manner is a requirement of BYC’s daily operations. Therefore, the
Britannia Yacht Club has developed this policy describing the methods implemented to protect information provided to us.

This Policy applies to all personal and confidential information within Britannia Yacht Club’s possession and control.
The Britannia Yacht Club strives to protect and respect personal information of its members,employees, volunteers and business partners. All staff members and volunteers of the Britannia Yacht Club must abide by this organization’s procedures and practices when
handling personal information.