Join The Calgary Yacht Club

The Yacht Club in Chestermere is considered the premier sailing facility on the prairies. The Club boasts an active membership, lively social events, expansive grounds, top-notch facilities, and comprehensive sailing programs that range from learning to sail and learning to race to water safety. Membership is open to everyone and provides unlimited access to the lake and amenities of the club for as little as $1.50 per day.

Membership Fee Schedule:

Membership Type	Annual	Property	Trailer	Dolly	Work	Equipment	Boat	Vote	Hold	Key	Guests
	Fees	Surcharge	Parking	Parking	Bond	Rental	Launch		Board Position	Access
Full Membership
Family	$470.00	$50.00	$210.00	$95.00	$175.00	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Single	$403.00	$50.00	$210.00	$95.00	$175.00	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Junior (under 18)	$82.00	no	$105.00	$47.50	$175.00	yes	yes	no	no	no	no
Associate Membership
Social	$322.00	$50.00	no	no	$175.00	yes	yes	no	no	yes	yes
Student (post secondary)	$82.00	no	$105.00	$47.50	$175.00	yes	yes	no	no	yes	yes
Crew	$133.00	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no	no

 The Benefits of Membership

Clubhouse and Facility Use

As a member in good standing, you receive a key to the premises, which leaves you free to enjoy our facilities at your leisure.

Members receive discounts on sailing courses offered at the CYC. For course listings, visit the Sailing Programs page.

Boat Rental

As a member you have access to boat rental from the Club - 420's for adults and Optis for juniors. In the spring the boats are available during the week, evenings and weekends. During our teaching season of July and August, boats are available on weekends and on evenings when they are not being used. Boats are available free of charge to juniors enrolled in our Youth Racing Program.

Paddle Board and Kayak Rental

As an added benefit to your membership, the Calgary Yacht Club has purchased 10 paddle boards and 5 kayaks. Season's passes are available as an add on to your membership.

The purchase of a season's pass allows you unlimited use of the club's equipment when it is not in use by the sailing school or for other club events. In order to use the equipment, you must:

• sign it out (legibly) - the sign up sheet is available on a clipboard next to the storage racks
  
• have a waiver on file (you can download it at the bottom of this page) - a new one must be signed each year
• have a credit card on file if you are renting by the hour ($10 + GST)
• wear a life jacket - this is non-negotiable

Once you are finished using the equipment, please ensure that it is returned to the racks. We understand that sometimes accidents happen, so if the equipment incurs any damage, please let the manager know so it can be repaired.

Please remember that these boards and kayaks are for use by all members as well as the sailing school and we ask that you treat them as if they were your own.

HAPPY PADDLING!

Download Waiver Here: Paddle Board and Kayak Waiver.pdf 

Volunteer Requirement

The CYC is a not for profit sailing club run by volunteers.  Part of your membership entails a commitment of ten (10) volunteer hours to be spent at The Club over the season. If you do not fulfil your volunteer commitment, you will be invoiced $175 which is the current amount of the volunteer bond.  For further information, please contact the Club Manager.

Club Policy on Motorboats

Due to space limitations, the Club cannot accept summer motorboat/trailer parking on the premises, however, if you own a motorboat you can purchase a full club membership and use the launch facilities. This is a full membership and entitles you to the same benefits and obligations as other CYC members.

Sharing the Facilities

As there are many members sharing the club, we ask that you familiarize yourself with our guidelines.

Full document available here:  Sharing the Facility.pdf