Membership Categories
This page gives a rundown on the categories of membership who they are designed for and gives the current subscription rate for the whole year. For you prospective members thinking about joining us, we have a prepared the "How to Apply" section, have a read and you'll see, it's very simple.
Single
Single Membership is the base club membership. A Single member is an individual over 18.
A Single member is entitled to one vote at General Meetings, can rent a space in the boat park, use the clubhouse bar, lounge and changing areas, hold elective office or be part of a committee.
A Single Membership for 2006 is £75.
Joint
Joint Membership is for couples.
A couple is defined as a married couple, or a couple living together as a married couple. Each Joint member has the same voting and facilities usage as a Single member.
A Joint Membership for 2006 is £107.
Single Parent
Single Parent Membership is equivalent to a Single membership in terms of voting and use of club facilities but has the advantage of including Junior memberships for your children up to the age of 18.
As the included children get to 18 years of age, seperate memberships will be required.
A Single Parent Membership for 2006 is £88.
Family
Family Membership is a Joint membership with Junior memberships for your children up to the age of 18.
Each Parent has the same voting and facilities usage as a Single member.
As the included children get to 18 years of age, seperate memberships will be required.
A Family Membership for 2006 is £120.
Junior
Junior Membership is for individuals under 18 and not covered by a Family or Single Parent membership.
A Junior member is not entitled to vote at General Meetings, use the clubhouse bar area, hold elective office or be part of a committee.
A Junior member may rent a space in the boat park, use the clubhouse lounge and changing areas.
A Junior Membership for 2006 is £33.
Student
Student Membership is a special membership class for individuals over 18 and in full time education. Juniors turning 18 and still in school should make a written application to the Executive Committee for Student membership.
A Student member is not entitled to vote at General Meetings, but can rent a space in the boat park, use the clubhouse bar, lounge and changing areas.
A Student Membership for 2006 is £33.
How to Apply
Just fill in a membership form (download one using the link of the left, or get one from the bar) with your details, and the type of membership you are applying for, pass it to your "Proposer" and "Seconder" both of whom should be full adult members (i.e. not Students or Juniors). Then send it, along with a cheque for the relevant fees, to the club by mail, or hand it in over the bar in an envelope marked "ATTN: Membership Secretary". It's that easy!
If you're new to the area, and so don't know any to propose and second you, then get in touch and we will arrange a meeting for you to meet members of the Executive Committee at the clubhouse for a "get to know you" chat and a drink. Then you'll know at least two people, so they can sign your form!
Submitted applications are then put on the Club Notice Board for up to 31 days (until the next Executive Committee meeting) during which time, any objections can be made by the general membership (though this is a rare occurence!).
Any objections received in writing will be discussed and the application voted on at the Committee Meeting. A majority vote in favour, and you're in! You will be instated as a member of the club and sent a club handbook. Then you can enjoy the sailing, the social, and everything else that makes being a member great!
For the first year of membership only, a joining fee of £60 is to be paid in addition to the relevant subscription for the class of membership. SO don't forget to add it to your the subscription when working out the total.
Junior and Student members are exempt from paying a joining fee but the joining fee becomes payable when they apply for full membership.