Membership Chair Judy Shanks (membership@sequimbayyachtclub.org)

Membership Inquiry Form: microsoft-word-membership-application-w-burgee.pdf

Benefits of SBYC Membership:

…camaraderie …sailboat racing …planned cruises …social activities …reciprocal moorage

…junior sailing …educational programs …updates on boating news …safety inspections

There are four classes of membership:

Regular:

• …at least 21 years of age
• …sponsored by two members in good standing
• note: couples living together at the same address shall maintain a couple membership; individuals who do not share the same address with a live-together partner shall maintain an individual membership.

Family:

• …family may include a couple or individual member & their children through age 15
• …children ages 10-15 in family memberships are automatically Junior Members with no additional dues
• …children ages 16-20 may become Junior Members upon payment of yearly dues without additional sponsorship

Junior:

• …junior members ages 10-20, sponsored by 2 members in good standing
• …junior members do not have clubhouse privileges unless accompanied by a Regular Member.

Honorary:

• …honorary members of the Sequim Bay Yacht Club are Michael Wayne, Patrick Wayne, and the late John Wayne. Dues, fees, and assessments are waived for Honorary Members.

A very important aspect of club membership is active participation. You will be asked to volunteer for clubroom & boating activities. This will offer the opportunity to meet fellow members and devlop a sense of satisfaction, knowing that you contributed your fair share.

Steps to Membership:

• Submit application (with sponsor signatures) and initiation fee to Membership Chair.
• Names of approved applicants are published in the Scuttlebutt for review by the membership.
• If no written objection is received within 10 days of publication, applicant’s application is approved.
• Membership becomes official upon payment of current dues and following presentation to the Bridge at the next general meeting.