YACHTING MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

• Club facilities including a gym, showers, and the newly renovated Carver Room member bar
• A well-equipped workshop, mast tower and mast room
• Year-round social events, including the Commodore's Ball, Sailpast, monthly New Members Night, and dock parties
• An ever-expanding education program, including Marine Basic First Aid courses and Race Management Seminars
• Periodic pub nights and presentations on various boating-related topics
• An active Facebook page for updates, for sale/swap, or general off-the-dock Dock Talk
• Long-weekend cruises to club outstations and other destinations
• All-season sailboat racing, highlighted by the VRC Summer Regatta
• Rookie Racing Seminar to encourage participation in club racing for both experienced and novice captains and crew
• Outstations located in Snug Cove, Ganges, Silva Bay, Otter Bay and Pender Harbour
• Reciprocal privileges with over 90 yachting clubs located in British Columbia, NW United States and elsewhere in the world
• Sheltered year-round moorage in Coal Harbour for approximately 230 boats, subject to availability and club policies

• Active Member is an Active Member of the Club that is associated with the Section. ($676.16/year)
• Collegiate Member is enrolled in full-time post-secondary study, is at least eighteen years and not more than 26 years of age. ($545.89/year)
• Spousal Member is a non-voting member whose partner is an Active Member of the Section in good standing, in a marriage or common-law arrangement for at least one year. ($382.90/year)
• Junior Member is a non-voting member who has not yet reached the age of eighteen years by the September 30 in the current year. Please contact the Membership Officer for more information. ($53.70/year)

• Prospective members not residing within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver will be considered on a case-by-case basis for their potential to contribute to and participate in the Club community.
• Members with boats greater than 65ft in length will not be considered as this exceeds the capacity of the VRC resources (outstations and moorage).

1. Fill out the Application Form
2. Attend a Prospective Members Night on the 1st Wednesday of the month (this can be done before #1 and #2) 
3. Once you have done all of the above, call the VRC Office (604.687.3400) to pay the non-refundable application fee of $500** and the first year's membership dues ($676.16, not pro-rated). You should aim to have this final step completed by the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

• If your application is completed by the 2nd Wednesday of the month it will be brought to the Executive meeting on the 3rd Wednesday for discussion. 
• If the decision is made to move forward with the application your name will be put forth to the membership in the Vancouver Rowing Club's monthly newsletter the ROAR.
• Your application will be voted on at the following Executive meeting.
• If approved, your membership will be effective the first day of the following month.

• The Yachting Section is run entirely by volunteers and relies on its members to volunteer their time and energy to make the club a vital part of our lives. Participating in Club events and volunteering on a committee or the Yachting Executive are excellent ways to get to know the club, the section and your fellow members.
• Members are required to adhere to the policies and procedures set out in the Club Constitution and Bylaws, VRC House Rules and the VRC Yachting Section constitution and Bylaws (copies provided once application approved).
• The main theme is to "get involved.”