Membership Benefits
Club membership has several advantages for active boaters. These include: sailboat racing, monthly club cruises during sailing season, boating education, reciprocity with other yacht clubs in Washington state and British Columbia and most of all fellowship and socializing among club members! We strive to keep our membership dues low, only $70/year, to allow for members of all income levels. This low cost depends on club members volunteering to support club activities. There are no paid positions in the club and it continues through the work of many volunteers giving their time to keep the club functioning.
Finding a club sponsor and participation
People who would like to join CYC must be sponsored by a current CYC member. Many people who join are friends of club members or get to know a club member at the docks or through racing, but this is not a requirement. If you have a boat berthed in Squalicum, Blaine or another local harbor and see a boat flying the CYC burgee, feel free to introduce yourself and ask about the CYC. If you do not know a CYC member, then contact the commodore or membership officer and introduce yourself; we may be able to find a sponsor for you.
All of our activities and club management is done by volunteers and this keeps our dues very low. To be a member of the CYC you must be willing to commit to volunteering some time to support club activities. When you join you will be asked what activities you might like to be involved in or to help with. This might include club racing, attending club cruises, volunteering to help with administrative tasks or other activities. Generally, these activities require only a little time — many hands make light work! Your sponsor can help you find a comfortable fit as a club volunteer.
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Examples of Club Activities:
Participate in racing
Attend cruises
Attend potlucks
Attend club special events
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Examples of Volunteer Activities:
Host a cruise
Give a club presentation
Help on the race committee boat
Help at a special event (Winter Dance, Opening Day, etc.)
Serve or assist on the Board
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If you would like to be a club member you will need to have a current club member be your sponsor. Many applicants learn about the CYC from chatting at the docks with one of our members or through the local boating community. If you are interested in joining CYC and do not know a current member who is willing to sponsor you, don't let that stop you! Contact the Membership Chair and let them know your interest in the club. They may be able to find a club member who will sponsor you. Once you have found a sponsor and have filled out the application for membership, our Board will review your application and contact your sponsor. Generally, you will hear back in a couple weeks.
Club Costs
Annual dues are $70 for club members. New members pay an additional fee to cover the cost of their name tags that are worn to club events. New members who apply on or after September 1 will have their dues credited to the following calendar year.
Ready to Join?
For additional membership information or questions, contact: membership@cycbellingham.org
New Member Application