Equality Policy

Policy Statement

Hertford County Yacht Club is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity and aims to ensure that all present and potential participants, members, instructors, coaches, competitors, officials, volunteers and employees are treated fairly and on an equal basis, irrespective of sex, age, disability (so far as is reasonably practicable), race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment or social status.

Aim

To make boating an activity that is genuinely open to anyone who wishes to take part, including those who may have been under-represented in the past.

To provide an ethos for everyone to enjoy the sport of sailing, in whatever capacity and to whatever level they desire.

To make participants and visitors feel welcome, whatever their background whilst at Hertford County Yacht Club.

Implementation

The Management Committee (herein referred to as the Committee) of Hertford County Yacht Club has the overall responsibility for the implementation of the Equality Policy. Hertford County Yacht Club is affiliated to the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and as an RYA Recognised Training Centre adopts a policy of ensuring an open and friendly welcome to all those interested
in boating.

Appointments to voluntary or paid positions with Hertford County Yacht Club will be made solely on the basis of the individuals knowledge, skills and experience and the competences of the role.

For anyone found to practice any form of discrimination in breach of this policy, Hertford County Yacht Club reserves the right to (and not limited to); discipline any of its members or employees, terminate voluntary roles and terminate club membership.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The effectiveness of this policy will be monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis by the Committee.

Last updated 18:13 on 29 June 2026