Storage at the Club is managed and administered by the Storage Master. The Administration Committee may delegate this function to the Club Manager.

Each year storage requests will be invited, and an initial deadline set to give at least two weeks for requests to be submitted. 

All Members wishing to be allocated storage space at the Club must complete the Storage Request Form, each year.

Storage Applications must be received on the Storage Request Form found on the NYC website - www.nelsonyachtclub.org.nz

Storage requests will be considered by the Storage Master [subject to the priorities outlined in the NYC Storage Policy]. If successful the Member will be issued an invoice and allocated space. Payment of the invoice means that the Member agrees to these terms and conditions.

In the event of there being more requests than space available, a Waitlist will be held. Preference will be given subject to the priorities outlined in the NYC Storage Policy.

Should a Member wish to appeal a decision by the Storage Master, they should first discuss with the Storage Master. If no satisfactory conclusion can be agreed, they may write to the Commodore at commodore@nelsonyachtclub.org.nz

To be eligible to be allocated Storage space a potential Renter must be a current, full sailing member of NYC. This includes;

No boats or equipment may be stored at the Club without prior approval of the Storage Master.

Overnight guest storage [for NYC Members or Members visiting from other Yachting New Zealand affiliated Clubs] may be permitted, only if space is available, and with prior approval of the Storage Master.

Rental is on an annual basis from 1 September to 31 August each year.

Whilst a degree of priority is given to existing storage holders, being allocated space one year does not guarantee space the following year.

It is at NYC's total discretion to allocate or terminate storage at any time.

As the activities of the club evolve, the space being used may have to be reallocated. Normally the Renter will receive one month's notice.

Storage charges are based on the approximate area of the boat/equipment.

Please refer to current year’s Subscription and Storage Fees found on the NYC website.

Storage charges are set at the Nelson Yacht Club AGM and may change annually prior to a new Rental Term.

Payment for Storage is required in advance, and by the due date of the invoice.

If a storage space is allocated part way through the season, a pro-rata fee will be calculated, for the remaining term, on a monthly basis, including the current month.

Members with overdue fees may not be eligible for points in Club Racing.

Storage space is not transferable. For example, when a boat is sold, the storage space will be allocated to the next Member on the Waitlist with a suitable boat for the space.

Subletting of space is not permitted.

Only boats and equipment relating to Nelson Yacht Club activities may be stored, unless approved by the Storage Master.

All boats, trolleys and equipment stored must; 

No occupier of rental space may carry out any structural or fitting alterations without the prior approval of the Club Manager / Administration Committee.

Any loose gear left lying about the premises will be removed and/or disposed of at the discretion of NYC.

Boats, trolleys and equipment must be adequately secured. Failure to adequately secure boats leading to damage to other property will render the owner liable for any repairs.

If boats are padlocked a key must be provided to NYC. If boats need to be moved, owners will be notified first so they have the choice of moving it themselves or having it moved for them.

Boats stored outside will be allocated inside storage for masts and sails. Spars or other gear hung from the roof must not create a danger for other users.

If boats are stored on road trailers, the only part of the trailer allowed to extend beyond the perimeter of the boat is the drawbar. This must not be excessive and will be determined by the Storage Master.

All boats, equipment, gear and personal property stored on the Club’s premises and the use of the launching ramp, winch, and boat deck is entirely at “OWNER’S RISK”.

Storage Shed Gates must be locked at all times when the Renter is not in the storage area.

Renters shall not store any goods that are hazardous, illegal, stolen, inflammable, explosive, environmentally harmful, perishable or likely to cause damage, or that are a risk to any person or their property.

Insurance for items stored is the sole responsibility of the owner. The Club’s insurance does not cover private property.

All spaces are to remain the responsibility of the Member renting the space, until notice of termination is received by the Storage Master in writing.

Unless a boat has been sold to another Member, who has subsequently been allocated the storage space, all items must be removed within seven (7) days of cancellation, termination or resignation of Membership.

If the item has not been removed within seven (7) days of cancellation, termination or resignation, NYC shall be entitled to dispose of it. The proceeds of any sale shall be applied to all expenses of detainment and sale, resulting from the Members' breach and any other monies that may be owed to NYC. The balance, if any, shall be returned to the Member.

When a boat or equipment is sold to another Member, the seller may, subject to clauses a-c above, and at the sole discretion of NYC, receive a pro-rata refund for the remaining rental period.