TLYC runs a rescue boat, but we do not like to do rescues. We discourage people pushing their luck, because they figure that if anything happens, the rescue boat will pick them up.

This page is intended to scare your pocketbook into deciding not to go beyond your limit of capability.

If you are not sure that you can handle the weather, either don't go out, or bring an instructor with you. Usually, if you are with an instructor, you will not be charged a rescue fee. Clarify this with the office before you go out. There are instances wherein you are not normally covered, such as if you go out in bad weather or if you sail farther than 1km from shore. The office has the power to provide this extra coverage (with or without instructor), but it must be worked out in advance, and you may be charged a separate, pre-negotiated rate.

•  For rescues within 1km of the club the charge is Php200.
•  Rescues 1km - 2km Php 300
•  Rescues 2km - 3km Php 500
•  Rescues 3km - 5km Php1,000
•  If you sail "out of sight"* of TLYC, extra time may be spent looking for you. If this happens, and we need to search for you, time charges will be added.
•  Above rates are for winds less than 8 knots. In 8 to 15 knots, charge is x 1.5. Rescue fee doubles if the wind is over 15 knots.
•  Rescue fee is double if rescue is not completed by 5PM.
• Formula is rate X % extra time X wind strength X evening charges = final charge

*"out of sight" is defined as any point over 3.5 km from TLYC for an upright boat. This is about halfway between TLYC and Volcano island. Remember also, that a capsized boat will be "out of sight" even though an upright boat can still be seen.