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BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON

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When you choose to join Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, you’re doing more than just signing on for a sail. Because no matter how you choose to use your membership – Off The Beach, Keelboat sailing, recreational and power boating and learn to sail programs for all ages – you’re joining a community of people who love being in and around the water little words – Family, Friendship, Sailing – to create a member experience like no other.

It’s a passion that drives us, but we also understand that ‘getting onto the water’ is just one part of what makes BYS the place you want to bring your friends and family.

Here’s just some of the main reasons to come aboard.

  • A strong focus on sailing and boating.
  • You don’t need to know how to sail, just a willingness to learn as we can teach you.
  • A relaxed beachside atmosphere.
  • A range of accredited Discover Sailing Centre, Learn to Sail programs for every age and ability – young children, teens and adults,  all-female and those with reduced mobility or disability.
  • Lessons in dinghies, our smaller off-the-beach boats, on larger keelboats, or even learn how to drive and control powerboats.
  • A year round club racing program for our keelboats, and competitive and fun class racing for our off the beach dinghies.  That’s right, we have a winter series calendar!
  • A bustling social program and events throughout the year with activities for the whole family. Meet friends and other families.
  • World class facilities, marina, Clubhouse with bistro, bars and restaurants, change rooms, Club equipment hire and more. Sitting on the deck watching those incredible coastal view is something.
  • Free ‘New Members Training Program’.
  • Members can enjoy all the facilities, join in the activities and be a part of our community.

BYS SAILING MEMBERSHIPS

Full Membership.

Full members are able to make use of all sailing and non-sailing facilities and participate in an extensive racing, cruising and social program. Includes access to the members clubhouse including our dining and bar services, marina, carpark, off the beach boat storage, locker hire, club sailboards and SUPs and a range of discounts and additional benefits.

Welcome to sign in guests on each visit. Ability to vote on important issues and play a key role in the future of the club.

Benefits

Personalised membership card

House account

Clubhouse access

Marina access

Carpark access*

Australian Sailing number

New Members Training Scheme (adults)

Social events program

Cruising events and program

Racing program

Sign in guests

Use of sailboards & SUPs

Hardstand boat storage*

Off the beach boat storage*

Locker hire*

10% discount on food & beverage purchased

Free room hire with function booking

Slipping discount

Voting rights

Entitled to hold office

Family Membership.

All the benefits of a Full membership, covering a family with adults and any children under the age of 25, who all reside at the same permanent address.

 

Benefits

Personalised membership cards

House account

Clubhouse access

Marina access

Carpark access*

Australian Sailing number

New Members Training Scheme (adults)

Social events program

Cruising events and program

Racing program

Sign in guests

Use of sailboards & SUPs

Hardstand boat storage*

Off the beach boat storage*

Locker hire*

10% discount on food & beverage purchased

Free room hire with function booking

Slipping discount

Voting rights

Entitled to hold office

Intermediate Membership.

An aged-based membership with all the benefits of a full membership, with the exception of locker hire and carpark access.

 

Benefits

Personalised membership card

House account

Clubhouse access

Marina access

Australian Sailing personal insurance

Social events program

Cruising events and program

Racing program

Sign in guests

Use of sailboards & SUPs

Off the beach boat storage*

10% discount on food & beverage purchased

Free room hire with function booking

Voting rights

Entitled to hold office

Junior Membership.

For 8-17 year olds participating in learn to sail programs, training and racing. Junior members can participate in a wide range of sailing, racing and social programs and have access to the clubhouse facilities, locker hire and off the beach storage if they are participating in Junior or Youth Sail Training.

 

Benefits

Personalised membership card

Clubhouse access

Marina access*

Australian Sailing personal insurance

Social events program

Racing program

Use of sailboards & SUPs

Off the beach boat storage*

Locker hire*

10% discount on food & beverage purchased

Crew Membership.

An Introductory membership designed for those new to racing who undertake to become a regular crew. Make use of a range of sailing and non-sailing facilities and participate in the racing, cruising and social program with access to a range of discounts and benefits. Available to new members for up to three years.

 

Benefits

Personalised membership card

House account

Clubhouse access

Marina access

Australian Sailing personal insurance

Social events program

Cruising events and program

Racing program

Sign in guests

Use of sailboards & SUPs

10% discount on food & beverage purchased

Free room hire with function booking

Slipping discount

BYS TEMPORARY MEMBERSHIPS

Sail Pass Temporary Membership.

A SailPass gives you membership for the day and your own Australian Sailing number. You can access the clubhouse facilities and participate in racing with personal accident insurance provided by Australian Sailing. You can purchase a Sail Pass up to 12 times, after which we hope that you join our club and continue to race. We’ll deduct the cost of your Sail Pass from your membership fees if you then go on to join.

Benefits

Participate in training programs (additional charge)

Join a friend on their keelboat for club racing

Join club racing as a visitor with your own OTB boat

BYS SOCIAL MEMBERSHIPS

Social Membership (non sailing).

Social members are able to make use of all the member clubhouse facilities including our dining, bar, bbqs and change rooms and participate in our active social program. Social members can race up to 4 times each season, can sign in guests each visit, and have access to discounts and a range of additional benefits.

Social Memberships are individual memberships. We currently have a lengthy waiting list for Social Membership, please speak with our Membership Officer for more information.

 

 

Benefits

Personalised membership card

House account

Clubhouse access

Marina access

Australian Sailing personal insurance

Social events program

Cruising events and program

Participate in 4 race days

Sign in guests

Use of sailboards & SUPs

10% discount on food & beverage purchased

Free room hire with function booking

BYS MEMBERSHIP FAQ

How do I apply to become a member of BYS?

That’s easy – we can guide you to work out what’s the right membership category for you through completing the Expression of Interest Form, or call our Member Services and Engagement Officer, Kate Poole, who can assist you with your questions.  She’d love to hear from you, just call on 5925 9600 or click here to email.

The membership process follows the pathway as set out below:

  • Complete and return your membership application in full, including completed sections from both your proposer and seconder.  Incomplete applications forms can not be accepted. 
  • Applicants are invited to meet with the representatives of the Membership Committee. At this meeting applicants will learn about the Clubs programs, facilities and the benefits and expectations of being a member.    
  • Applicants are advised to the members for a period of 14 days. 
  • Applications are presented to the Executive Committee for approval. 
  • An offer of membership will be made to the applicant. 
  • Applicants are then to attend a new member welcome and induction.

I don’t have a Proposer or Seconder for my application?

While many people join the Club after being recommended by a current full member of one or more years, we understand that not everyone will know someone at the Club.   If this is the case, we ask that you contact our membership team prior to completing your application form. 

How much does it cost to become a member?

The cost varies depending on the category of membership you apply for.  Note there is a one off Entrance Fee payable for all new members, together with an ongoing annual fee. All fees are only provided with an application form. 

When does the membership year run from/to?

The membership year commences on 1 May each year and goes through to 30 April.  Note that yearly subscription renewal invoices are sent out on, 1 May each year.  You can join BYS as a new member at any stage of the year, however, the annual fees will still be billed for the full yearly period if you join between May – January, if joining after 1 February – 30 April annual fees will be pro-rated.

Member Leave of Absence: any Member wishing to apply for LOA should make an application to the Membership Committee in the first instance setting out the grounds for the application. If the application is considered an appropriate one for approval, it can be submitted to the EC for approval.