Orcas Island Yacht Club
Important information for prospective members

Initiation Fees and Annual Dues

 
Regular Membership:*
(21-35 Years of Age)
 
Initiation Fee:
$120.00
 
Annual Dues:
$190.00
 
Regular Membership:
(36 Years or older)
 
Initiation Fee:
$240.00
 
Annual Dues:
$190.00
 
Junior Membership:
(7-20 Years of Age)
 
Initiation Fee:
none
 
Annual Dues:
$36.00

* First year's dues and initiation fee may be paid on a monthly basis of $26 per month



New Member Induction
(Bylaws Article III Section 3)
Membership Chairperson - Joan Crosby - 376-2992

Sponsoring applicants for Regular Membership
  • Be Sponsored by two OIYC Members (not member and spouse).
  • Prospective member shall be introduced by sponsor at one Club function before proposal for membership.
  • Sponsor obtains 'Membership Proposal' instructions from the Membership Secretary (Application form: see forms for download below).
  • Return completed Membership Proposal with a check for the initiation fee and dues.
  • One Sponsor or a member of the Board presents the Membership Proposal at a Meeting of the Board of Trustees who serve as the Membership Committee.
  • The Board votes to accept the candidate.
  • The applicant becomes a member at that time.

Sponsoring applicants for Junior Membership
  • One OIYC Member Sponsor.
  • Written recommendation of the training organization.
  • Sponsor obtains 'Membership Proposal' instructions from the Membership Secretary (Application form: see forms for download below).
  • Sponsor presents the Membership Proposal at a Meeting of the Board of Trustees who serve as the Membership Committee.
  • Payment of Junior Membership Fees.
  • Attendance at a Club Social Function is waived.

Application form:
Download 2 pages of application for membership as PDF files: Page 1 and Page 2