Season:  Sonars will be available to charter from Memorial Day weekend, May 26 through the end of September, weather permitting. Members are urged not to charter when winds are 15 knots or above.

Reservations: sign-up will be handled at the front desk.  (781) 631-1400.  Season Charter members may reserve a boat up to 7 days in advance.  Pay as You Go members may reserve up to 3 days in advance.  Please indicate the name of the boat you would like to reserve (Puritan or Volunteer).  Reservations will not be taken if the member is not on the "checked out" list or has not filled out a 2008 waiver and registration form.

Eligibility: Any EYC member and spouses (not child of member) may reserve and sign out a boat provided that the person has been properly checked out by the sailing director and has signed a waiver for the season.

Time Slots: Boats are available all day on Saturdays and Sundays.  During the week, boats will be available after 4 pm and sometimes during the day as well.  Check with the front desk for availability.

Cancellations: You must cancel at least 2 hours prior to your charter time. A $25 fee will be charged to your account if you fail to notify the front desk of your cancellation. Alternates on the wait list will then be allowed to sign-up for that time slot.

2.  The Boats

Basic Equipment: Each boat will have a mainsail, jib, and the necessary sheets.

Standard Equipment: 5 Coast Guard approved lifejackets, compass, chart, anchor and anchor line, floatation cushion, paddle, fenders, docking lines, spinnaker pole.

Radio: Each boat must have a working radio aboard when being chartered.

3.  Check out Procedures

New program members must be checked out with the sailing director prior to their first unescorted sail to ensure the safety of our members and boats. Charters from previous seasons need not be re-checked out.

Checkout includes: 

Basic rules of the road

Basic radio usage

Basic chart reading; location of rocks and other hazards as well as safety tips for navigating through the harbor.

Basic sonar rigging and derigging procedures

Cast off and landing both from mooring and dock

Man overboard drill

To schedule a check out call Sailing director, Greg Wilkinson at 978-290-1487 or by e-mail at greg.wilkinson@easternyc.org

4.  Insurance

Every person chartering will be required to sign a legal waiver, a statement of swimming ability, and a statement taking responsibility for the insurance deductable in case of serious damage. There must be a new, signed waiver file on each season before a boat can be chartered by a member. The Eastern Yacht Club member whose name is on the Season Charter will be held responsible and liable for any serious damages.

5.  Registration:

Registration and waiver forms are available online or at the front desk

6.  Registration:
Call Sailing Director, Greg Wilkinson at 978-290-1487 or by e-mail at greg.wilkinson@easternyc.org