FAQ

To become a Member, please visit the “Become a Member” page on our website and download/print the application form. Contact the Membership Officer if you need help with completing the Application. The membership process includes your application, a tour of the Clubhouse and docks, an interview and orientation and approval or rejection by the Executive. Processing time takes 30-60 days once the application form/package has been received.

Once your application has been approved by the Board for a Full Membership, you then contact the Vice Commodore to begin your mandatory 20 hours of service. Service hours include volunteering for a Bridge or Committee position, helping a Bridge or Committee member, or providing manual labour around the club, such as maintenance or construction. This can be done throughout the year or during our bi-yearly work parties. 20 hours of volunteer work is required in your first year to obtain moorage and 8 hours each year thereafter.

If you are active in boating and get involved in the local boating activities most likely you will meet someone that is a SYC member and they can introduce you to others – or “start asking around”.  SYC social media, such as Facebook and Instagram can help provide connections as well.  Follow our Social Media in the footer and join the conversations.

Full Memberships (19+) are required to live in Squamish and are entitled to all the privileges of the Club. Associate Memberships (19+) are not required to live in Squamish and are entitled to all the privileges of the Club, except maintaining moorage and the right to vote or hold office. Honorary Memberships are elected by the Club are entitled to all the privileges of the Club, except maintaining moorage and the right to vote or hold office. Intermediate Memberships (19-25) are required to have been a Junior Member, live in Squamish, and are entitled to all the privileges of the Club, except maintaining moorage and the right to vote or hold office. Junior Memberships (12-18) are required to live in Squamish and are entitled to all the privileges of the Club, except maintaining moorage and the right to vote or hold office.

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No, the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Squamish Yacht Club membership is a non-equity membership.

No, The Squamish Yacht Club only accepts payment in full upon application.

Full, Associate and Honorary memberships include spouse and their children (up to 19 years old). However, there is only one vote and moorage slip per membership.

Use of the Club’s facilities, such as Clubhouse and docks, attend events, races, and cruises, obtain permanent moorage subject to availability (refer to the Port Captain for more specifics on slip availability), and reciprocal privileges with other major yacht clubs.

Yes, you can join as an Associate member if you are 19 years or older.

Currently moorage is $3 a foot, priced at the total length of the vessel and all attachments. Ie. swim grids, dinghies, bowsprits, etc.

Moorage is in strong demand all over the lower mainland. The Club’s prime location and attractive mooring rates 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.

The maximum size boat welcome in the Club is 45 feet. Anything larger requires approval from the Bridge.  There is no set minimum boat size.

Invoices for membership dues and moorage are mailed semi-annually and due upon receipt of the invoice.

Dinghies mounted to a boat may add to the overall measurement for moorage billing purposes. No dinghy can be left in the water more than a week unless approved by the Port Captain. Dinghies mounted on the dinghy dock must register their boat name with the Executive. 1 boat – 1 dinghy. Contact the Port Captain for available space.

The tide grid is provided to members only, but can only be used if booked with the Port Captain. A Liability waiver must be completed by all users of the tidal grid. The Squamish Yacht Club is not held responsible for loss of personal property or damage caused.

Yes, non-members are welcome to all events except the Semi-annual and Annual General Meetings.

All boats that have shared ownership must apply for Full membership. One membership must pay the moorage surcharge and provide the primary 20 service hours. Both members are required to show proof of sale, insurance in both names and provide 8 hours of yearly service hours. Keep in mind, Associate memberships do not receive seniority.

Senior and Associate members who share a boat in the Club have to complete a minimum of 8 hours a year. There are 3 ways for getting your hours in: You can volunteer for a position on the Bridge or a Committee, help a Bridge member or a Committee with their duties, or attend the work party’s (2 weekends a year).

You cannot pay to bypass the mandatory 20 hours. You also cannot hire someone to do the work for you. This includes members or non-members to do the hours for you. If you do not or would not like to complete your mandatory yearly 8 hours, you will pay the current Government rate for moorage. We volunteer to keep our moorage and membership costs low.

No. As per our bylaws, keys are not to be given to non-members at any time, for any reason. Visitors must be accompanied through the gate and on our docks. You are responsible for your visitors. Failing to do so will jeopardize your membership.