Mug Rules
So that the club is run efficently and enjoably for all members we have some basic rules.
General
The clubhouse is open every day from 8AM to 8PM. Sundays and Public Holidays; 8AM to 12 Noon. On Tuesday we have our social night and the club stays open until 11PM.
Toasted Sandwiches, Chicken and Prawn Balls, French Fries,
Snacks and Coffee as well as Alcoholic and Soft Drinks are available
Bar bills are tolerated but must be paid on demand or at least at the end of the month. Credit Limit is 30 Days and interest will be levied on overdue accounts.
As a general rule there is no dress code apart from Tuesday nights and parties. On Tuesday nights Men are expected to wear long trousers and ladies a skirt or trousers. Jeans are quite OK. Party nights will depend on the type of evening.
Children below the age of 14 are not allowed on Tuesday nights after 8PM. Over the age of 14 they may come but should not be in the bar.
All children should be controlled as we have some potentially dangerous material about and we do not want an accident.
Members may bring guests a maximum of three times in any one year. If they come more often then it is only fair that they become Temporary members. If they are resident then they should have made up their minds about us (and we them) and should apply to become Diving or Social Members.
The club may be hired by members for private functions. Permission must be sought from the Committee in writing and a booking made in the bookings Book. There are two separate Charges. First for the hire of the club and secondly private arrangements must be made for the staff. Under no circumstances will members be allowed to use their own staff unless it is under supervision of, and with the agreement of, club personnel. Separate rates apply for the club with or without the supply of drinks.
Any gross misbehavior on the part of members will be sanctioned as the committee sees fit. This includes the exclusion of the offending member either temporarily or permanently and the imposition of fines. The accused member shall have the right to defend himself but only in person or in writing. No representation by any third party will be accepted.
Equipment
No unauthorized member may use the compressors under ANY circumstances.
Diving equipment is only available to qualified diving members. In hiring the equipment the member makes himself entirely responsible for the equipment and will be charged for any damage. No discussion will be entered into regarding "previous" damage. When you accept the equipment you are expected to check it and point out any defects in writing. Hire charges can be put on to your bar bill or paid directly.
Oxygen equipment is only available to Dive Managers or Oxygen Administrators agreed by Committee. The Equipment is available in priority for MUG dives. It is also available for private dives if the club does not need it for a club dive, and then only to suitably qualified people at the appropriate fee and DO's agreement.
Depth sounder is available on MUG Dives. It is available at the appropriate fee and with the DO's permission for private dives.
GPS is available on MUG Dives. It is available at the appropriate fee and with the DO's permission for private dives.
Dive Cylinders, BCD's, and weights are available for hire to suitably qualified divers through the Club Manager. Priority will be given to trainees on courses. Others will be on first come first served basis.
ALL charges will be on a daily rate unless it is impossible to return the cylinder within the 24 hour period.
The club will only fill cylinders that are up to date with their test certificates. NO exceptions.
Nitrox
Cylinders will be filled with Nitrox up to 40% for suitably qualified persons in accordance with their qualification. A list has been made to that effect.
All cylinders must be analysed by the diver and signed for on the appropriate form by the diver. In exceptional circumstances cylinders can be delivered to the Dive Manager who makes it his responsibility to make sure that the diver analyses his mix and signs the appropriate form.
Mixes above 40% can be obtained, by special arrangement, but the Cylinder must be Certified as in Oxygen Service by either Les Gas Carbonique, Les Gas Industriele or the Club Gas Blender authorised to do so.
The club reserves the right to inspect any cylinder that may be defective or not in compliance with Oxygen Service whether in date or not. If in the opinion of the visual inspector or Blender it needs a supplementary test then it must be done before it is filled at the club
The club computer can only be used in accordance with the Computer rules, which are affixed in the Computer Room.
All divers MUST carry a digital or analoge depth gauge.
All Divers quailifed BSAC Sports Diver and above must carry a Delayed Surface Marker Bouy (DSMB).
General Diving Matters
As a general rule we recognize the diving qualifications of the following Training Agencies:
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BSAC, CMAS, PADI, SSI, Naui
Technical Diving Qualifications are also accepted as follows:
TDI IANTD ANDI PADI DSAT PSAI
In addition, any of the members of the Recreational Scuba Training Council. We will require the person to provide proof of their qualification and experience to our Dive Officer or Senior Instructor, who may require a check out dive. The Dive Officers decision is final.
All Equivalents are in accordance with the BSAC Table of Equivalents as published on the BSAC website.
NB All divers are expected to dive within the limitations imposed by the Agency that trained them. BSAC limits may not be the same and they will have to limit their dives accordingly
All our new Diving Members are required to become members of the MSDA (Mauritian Scuba Diving Association). They do this by filling out the appropriate forms and having a medical examination by an Approved Doctor. Any Member of the Committee or the Club Manager will give details. This is so that they are covered by the MSDA Insurance scheme.
Any Instruction given in the club must be by Approved Instructors. This generally means BSAC Instructors as we are a BSAC Club.
Once you are enrolled in a training course you are liable for the course fees irrespective of whether you complete the course or not. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.
Dives
Only authorized Dive Managers may put up dives on the board.
The Manager shall have absolute discretion as to who goes on the dive.
The Diving Officer shall have an overriding decision as to who may not go on a particular dive.
If you put yourself down for a dive and are unable to come you will be expected to pay your part of the boat expenses. Of course if you find a replacement and the dive Marshall is agreeable then that person may take your place. You may cancel up to 48 hours in advance without penalty by phoning the Club Staff. This does not apply to offshore or special dives.
You are expected to pay your share of the cost of offshore or special dives if you cancel. This is only fair as these dives have to be arranged far in advance and a commitment made to go. Last minute cancellations are frowned on by the boats and could prejudice our ability to use these boats in the future.
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