AKWA MARINA RULES & REGULATIONS
GENERAL FACILITY RULES
The following rules shall apply to the facilities located at the Akwa Marina Yacht Club (the “Marina”), having an address of 95 Centenary Ave, Laconia, NH 03246 (the “Facilities”)
- NO SMOKING ANYWHERE. This is a non-smoking Facility.
- All Children under the age of 16 are to be accompanied by an adult at ALL times while on the premises. Parents are responsible for the actions of their children.
- Disorderly conduct by Renter, Renter’s Children or their guests shall be cause for immediate termination of rental without refund to Renter. Disorderly conduct is deemed at the sole discretion of Akwa Marina Yacht Club.
- Use of the Facilities is for renters of slips and cabanas (as defined in the AKWA Marina Yacht Club Agreement, the “Renters”) and members under the American Boat Club Program Agreement, members under the AKWA Marina Social Membership Agreement, and members under the Meredith Bay Use and Access Agreement (the “Members”) and direct family of Renters or Members only. Direct family is defined as: unmarried children up the age of 26 and limited to 5 or less children. All direct family members names will be provided to the Marina at the Marina’s request.
- Guest passes may be checked out by a Renter or Member on a daily basis for a fee of $20/day/guest at the discretion of the Marina. Grandparents of Renters or Members are welcome at no charge. Guests and grandparents must be accompanied by the Renter or Member. Use of the Facilities by a guest or grandparent without the Renter or Member is not allowed.
- Entry onto the dock area is restricted to renters of slips, renters of drive on jet docks, members of the American Boat Club, and guests of the same.
- Renters and Members will be given 2 Key Cards. REPLACEMENT KEY CARDS COST $100, no exceptions.
- No supplies, materials, accessories, or debris shall be stored on walkways including the docks, nor shall any structures be constructed or placed on the docks or walkways without the permission of Marina.
- Rafts, kayaks, canoes, coolers, chairs, dock boxes, etc. are not to be stored on the docks or in the water.
- Large pop up tents and oversized umbrellas are not allowed anywhere within the Facilities unless approved by Marina.
- Boat trailers are not permitted to be parked on Marina property unless arranged with the Marina.
- No charcoal grills or open fires shall be allowed on the docks, on vessels while docked at the Marina, or on Marina property except in an approved location. Such locations are subject to availability.
- No engine fuel shall be carried on or off any docks.
- No swimming or diving shall be permitted within or near the Marina Docking area. This is for your safety!!!
- Any vessels which become immobilized at the Marina shall be removed by Marina at Renter’s expense.
- Renters and Members shall ensure that they and their guests use discretion in operation of all noise or sound generating equipment so as not to create a nuisance. Gatherings within the Marina shall be conducted so that the rights of others at and around the Marina are respected and reasonable peace and quiet are not breached. Noise shall be kept to a minimum after dusk.
- Marina beach and Facilities must be quiet by 11:00 pm.
- All pets shall be kept on a leash and taken directly from car to boat or boat to car. No pets shall be allowed anywhere on Marina property or beach, except the southeast portion of the Facilities designated for walking of pets. Owners must pick up after their pets.
- Use of Marina grills is subject to availability. User must provide their own propane tank. The gas grills are not allowed to be moved from their location in the picnic area on the grass. Personal grills are not allowed anywhere in the Facilities.
- All lavatory and clubhouse facilities are to be locked when not in use. All children under the age of 16 shall be accompanied by an adult when using lavatory and clubhouse facilities.
- Marina and/or its agents shall not be responsible for vandalism, fire, storm, theft, or acts of God.
- The use of the wood fire pit is not guaranteed. Marina expects Renter to put out fire after use.
- No outside food or drinks shall be permitted in the pool, hot tub, or volleyball court area. This is subject to change.
- No Glass bottles, glass cups, etc anywhere on property.
- Please clean up after yourself. Place trash in garbage cans or recycling bins. If you have large volumes of trash please place in appropriate dumpster. Do NOT place garbage in the small bathroom garbage cans. Do not overfill garbage bins.
- Violation of any of the above rules and regulations, disorder in conduct, or indecorous conduct by the guest, their employees, invitees or agents, that might injure a person, cause damage to property or harm the reputation of Marina shall be the cause for immediate removal from the Marina of the vessel in question and permanent expulsion of Renter, Member, and their invitees or agents or until written reinstatement is given by Marina.
- Bicycling, rollerblading, skateboarding etc. shall be prohibited within the Marina.
- There is no lifeguard on duty at the Marina pool. Please swim or use Marina Facilities at your own risk.
- Please be respectful when an area of the Marina is restricted from general use for a private function.
- Vehicles are not to be left in the parking area during long periods of vehicle owner’s absence. Any vehicles suspected of being “stored” in any parking area on the property will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.
- The pool and hot tub may be closed any time after September 15th during cold weather.
- The Beach hours of operation are 9 AM to 5 PM daily.
- The Pool area hours of operation are 10 AM to 8 PM daily.
- The Lawns, Pavilions, Beach Bar, or any portion of the Marina Facility can be reserved for private parties or events. The general use of parts of the Marina Facility is not guaranteed. To make a reservation contact Marina. There is a fee for private parties or events.
- The use of any Marina Facility and Amenities is not guaranteed.
- No open fires of any kind are permitted at the Marina.
- These Rules and Regulations are subject to change at any time without notification.
POOL RULES
- The Pool is for the exclusive use of Akwa Marina Yacht Club Members.
- No Lifeguard on Duty ~ SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- No Diving.
- Swimmers must take a cleansing shower before entering the water of the pool or spa. No sand shall be permitted to enter the pool.
- Children under the age of 16 are not allowed in the pool area without proper adult supervision.
- Members shall not bring food, or drink into the pool, spa or within 4 feet of the water’s edge.
- No glass is permitted within the fenced-in pool & spa area.
- Please keep noise levels to a minimum.
- All Members must present a valid membership card upon request, or may be asked to leave the premises.
- No pets allowed at any time.
- Members shall not run or engage in boisterous rough play in the swimming area.
- No clothing permitted in pool or spa, swimsuits only.
- Members shall not spit in or in any other way contaminate the water, floors, walkways, cabana area of the swimming facility.
- Members shall not bring or throw into the water any objects that may in any way carry contamination or otherwise endanger the safety of swimmers.
- Members shall not discharge any bodily fluids into the water of the pool or spa.
- Members with any communicable disease shall not enter the water the pool or spa.
SPA RULES
- The Pool is for the exclusive use of Akwa Marina Yacht Club Members
- No one shall use the spa alone unless permitted by the Marina.
- No one shall use the spa if under the influence of alcohol, anticoagulants, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, stimulants, hypnotics, narcotics or tranquilizers.
- People who are elderly, pregnant or suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure should check with a physician before using spa.
- Unsupervised children under 16 years of age shall not use spa.
- Temperature and/jets are subject to availability.
- Do not use body oils or lotions before entering or while in spa.
- Please rinse off prior to entering spa. No sand shall be permitted to enter the spa.
- The spa shall not be used for periods longer than 10-minutes without a break period to cool off.