Waterfront

For The Entire Waterfront

•Guests / Fees. Guests are welcome provided the host member complies with our Guest Policy in the General Club Rules section. Guest fees are $10 per guest excluding guests (1)using only the picnic grove, (2) at Club-catered parties unless they use the waterfront outside the party, and (3) at evening lakeside dining.

• Schedule of Activities and Hours of Operation can be found on our Club’s website as well as in periodic member communications (e.g., Birchbark and weekly emails)

• Waterfront Merchandise. The pool office offers lake-inspired merchandise for sale, including belts, hats, tee shirts, shorts, beach towels, etc.

• Member Coolers / Food and Beverage. Members may bring their own food and beverage (including coolers and supplies) ONLY to the picnic grove and Adirondack enclave. Beverage coolers are allowed on sailboats. Otherwise, all food and beverages MUST be purchased from the Club.

• Gated Parking Lot. The access code to the gated waterfront parking lot is your four-digit member number plus #. If your member number is two digits, add 00 before your number (i.e., 00xx#); if it’s three digits, add a 0 (i.e., 0xxx#). Contact the Club’s front desk with questions. Do not share your member code; guests must use a guest code obtained by calling the front desk.

• Children Supervision. All young children must have appropriate adult supervision. Staff cannot be given this role.

Lake & Sailing Center

• Watercraft. We offer a full fleet of sailboats, paddle boards and kayaks for member use; no reservations needed but you must visit the Sailing Center to sign them out. Qualified sailors may take out any sailboat based on availability. Guests may captain a sailboat if the staff approves them.

•Sailing Lessons. Individual and group lessons for all sailors, beginners to advanced, are available at the Sailing Center for $100/hour

• Tritoon Rides of one hour or longer can be reserved through the Sailing Center. Food and beverage may be ordered through the Club.

• Tritoon Rental can be reserved through the Sailing Center: Half Day $350/Full Day $550 o First time reservations must successfully complete the skipper's certification.

•Club Regattas are held periodically during the summer for qualified sailors

• Personal Flotation Devices (“PFDs”). The Club requires all children under the age of 10 to wear Personal Flotation Device while on any watercraft, sailboat, paddle boards, etc.

• Gratuities are not permitted except for pontoon ride captains

•Member Boats. Members may dock their boats during the day at our designated ”member dock” located north of the Sailing Center, first come, first served. No overnight docking is permitted, and for safety reasons, no member boat docking is permitted at the main dock.

Other Lake Rules

•Any swimmer under the age of 10 must wear an approved PFD while in the water

•No diving is permitted anywhere on the Waterfront

•No swimming or jumping from the docks

•Swimmers must remain within the designated swim area

•Swimmers may use the raft only if a lifeguard is on duty

•No running or horseplay is allowed at the sailing center or docks

Adirondack Enclave

(green space in front of main beach)

• Adirondack chairs and umbrellas are available for member use, first come first served. Please be considerate during high demand periods by not “holding” chairs for long periods.

• Remove all personal goods, food containers and trash from this area when you leave as this area is not staffed with service personnel

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Picnic Grove

(green space from south property line running north to Adirondack enclave)

• Picnic tables, charcoal BBQs and the communal fire pit are available for member use, first come first served. Picnic tables can be designated as reserved for the day with a tablecloth or name sign. During times of high grill demand, please be considerate and complete your cooking promptly.

• Please clean up your picnic area before leaving as this area is not staffed with Club personnel

• Large Parties (over 10 people) may arrange to reserve tables, canopies, linens and other supplies through our Catering Department

Lakehouse

• Shirts or cover-ups must be worn inside the Lakehouse

• Bus your own tables in the Lakehouse and on the Lakehouse deck

• Lakeview Dining (dinner) is offered on the Lakehouse deck most Friday evenings between Memorial Day and Labor Day. See the Club’s calendar for details. Reservations are required and attire is country club casual.

Pool

• Towels. Members are encouraged to bring their own towels, but the Club does offer towels for daily use. Please help us keep the waterfront tidy by picking up and returning towels to the pool office or used towel bins!

•Pool Rules:

•Rinse your feet at the foot bath before entering the pool

•No inflatables allowed in the pool

•Pool deck seating is first come first served

• No glass or food on the pool deck. Beverages are allowed but only in unbreakable containers

•No running or horseplay on the pool deck

•Children not potty trained must wear swim diapers in the pool

•Starting block usage only permitted when directly supervised by a staff member

• Diving is permitted only in the deep end of the pool

•One person on the diving board at a time and use only one bounce

•Lanes 1 and 2 will be available for lap swimmers

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Locker Rooms

• Lockers. Available for daily use or season rental through the pool office

• Cleanliness. Locker rooms receive a high amount of use and cleanliness is a priority for us. We ask for your help in keeping clothes, bags and trash picked up.

• Children. Avoid congregating in the locker rooms, and absolutely no horseplay is allowed

• No glass or food is permitted

Youth Programs

• Swim Team and Learn-To-Swim Program. The Blue Carp swim team is a long-standing Orchard Lake summer tradition. Contact the Head Swim Coach or main Club office for information.

• Youth Sailing Program. We encourage all children to begin learning the great sport of sailing. Youth sailing sessions are held on weekdays. Contact the Sailing Center for information.