The following Code of Conduct is applicable to All Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron marine sports events including competition sailing events, predicted log and other powerboat event, WAGS. Cruising yacht cruise events and powerboat cruise events.

The code of conduct is to be read in conjunction with the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Club Participation Rules, Safety Declaration, Release and Indemnity and Acceptance of conditions for any event.

Behaviour of Skipper, Crew and Guests
All participants of Squadron events agree to conform to the high standards of social behaviour, which are customary and traditional for sailing and powerboat events. The following behaviour is considered inappropriate and will not be permitted during Squadron events:

• Participation in any illegal activity, including possession or consumption of any illegal substances, or the supply of such substances, the supply of alcohol or tobacco to minors, stealing or destruction of property of any kind, conduct of a gross, obscene or loud nature
• Swearing, abusive language and/or action against another competitor or participant
• Loud or excessive noise which may result in the disturbance of other participants, other marine users or members of the public
• The display of any material, signage and/or wearing of any article of clothing bearing profane, suggestive or improper words or designs

Responsible Service of Alcohol
A legal alcohol limit of 0.05 applies to all skippers on the water. It is also the responsibility of the skipper to maintain responsible service of alcohol and keep crew and guests alcohol levels at a safe and responsible level both on and off the water during a RQYS organised event.

Environmental Protection
The environmental protection of our harbour and waterways is of vital concern to RQYS and littering or discharge of waste material from a vessel is not permitted.

Juveniles
Parents (or parent substitutes) shall be responsible for the conduct of persons in their care under 18 years of age at all times. The skipper shall remain responsible for the restitution of damage to any property or equipment by any child, crew member or guest from the skipper’s vessel during a Squadron event.

Officials
Disputes in regard to competition remain available through the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing plus Sailing Instructions and Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Predicted Log Event Competition Rules plus Navigation Event Course Instructions and Conditions of Entry. Complaints in regard to the organization or administration of an event may be directed, in writing, to the Marine Sports Manager and/or General Manager for referral to Sailing and Powerboat Committee for consideration. Physical and/or verbal abuse of any nature directed against staff, event officials or volunteers is not considered appropriate and is not permitted.

Enforcement
Complaints and/or reports associated with Code of Conduct for Squadron events may be referred to the Officer of the Day, General Manager, Sailing Committee, Powerboat Committee and/or General Committee for consideration and if applicable disciplinary action, may be taken, as per the Squadron’s Constitution.

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron CODE OF CONDUCT