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Membership FAQs

General Membership FAQs


  • Which members of my family does the membership include?
    • Active memberships include legal spouse and dependent children under 18 years of age. Children active in club affairs receive discounted rates for junior sail training programs.  Junior Members range in age from 4 years to 18 years of age. Junior Members can switch to Intermediate Members at age 16 and can enjoy the associated rights and privileges of the club, which exclude voting, holding office and being assigned moorage.  

  • What is a Spousal Member?
    • Spouses of Active members may apply for "Joint Spousal Membership" to allow either spouse to vote on club affairs. The Joint Spousal category also provides for either spouse to be eligible to hold office. Only one vote, one moorage space and one office can be held by Joint Spousal Members.

  • If I am away for a Club Meeting can I still vote?
    • In addition to having a Spousal Member vote for Active members, they can assign their vote for an Annual or Special General Meeting to a Proxy using a form available at the Office. A Proxy can cast one Proxy vote in addition to their own. Time limits for filing the proxy form are stipulated in the Notice of Meeting.

  • Does the Club have an in-house charge system?
    • The Club has an in house system whereby members can sign a chit for goods and services and then receive a monthly statement.  Increasingly, bookings can be made online for most events, and these are booked directly to your account. The member of record is responsible for all charges including those of family members who may use his/her account.

  • I am not sure I understand the details or benefits of moving from Intermediate to Active status?
    • Perhaps an example would be best. Assume two members of the same age: A, who joins as an Intermediate Member at age 16, becoming an Active Member at age 27, and B, who joins as an Active Member at age 27. When they both become 31 years of age, and each has a similar boat for moorage purposes, say 30ft in length, they might take 15 years of seniority to be offered a slip.

      The difference is that member A would get moorage at age 31 (11 years as an Intermediate and 4 years as an Active), while member B would have to wait an additional 11 years to have 15 years of seniority at age 42. Comparing current membership fees and dues and taking into account that member A has a reduced rate for moorage at the Club, then member A would be over $28,000 ahead than his friend B who would be mooring at a commercial marina in the interim.

  • Is there temporary moorage?
    • Temporary moorage is available to other members based on their eligibility, when moorage members are absent from their slips, which is mostly in the summer season. This is assigned on a first-come reservation basis according to the club regulations.

  • How long does it take to be assigned moorage?
    • Moorage is somewhat constrained all over the lower mainland. The Club's prime location and attractive mooring rates relative to commercial options make it no exception. Moorage is assigned on the basis of seniority as a Club member and on the availability of slips to match your boat length and beam measurements.Our recently completed replacement and reconfiguration of docks has resulted in fewer but larger slips to better match demand.  Recent experience has had boats under 30' be assigned in 4-10 years, boats 30'-35' in 7-12 years, boats 36'-40' in 10-15 years, and for boats over 40', in 15-20 years.



Junior Membership FAQs


  • Who can be a Junior Member?
    • Someone between the ages of 4 and 18.

  • Does a parent need to be a member?
    • Parents do NOT need to be a member. A junior member can be the only person in a family who belongs to the club, but we encourage the whole family to join and be involved in an exciting and engaging Club. For juniors, whose parents are members, the annual dues are reduced.  Parents are however responsible for their child's account at the Club. 

  • If my child is a Junior member can other family members use the club?
    • No, Junior memberships are individual only...You may want to consider an Affiliate or Active membership to access Club assets. 

  • What are the benefits of a Junior membership?
    • The ability to participate in junior activities and make lasting friendships while having fun with events such as the Pumpkin Bowl Regatta. 

      As a club member, reduced rates on our junior learn-to-sail lessons and eligibility for Corinthian Fund support for competitive sailboat racing. The Junior membership can use annual discounts and credits of prior dues to becoming an  Intermediate member as early as at 16 years of age.

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