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 | Executive | Access | |||
| Full Membership | |||||||||||
| Family | $460.00 | $50.00 | $200.00 | $90.00 | $175.00 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Single | $395.00 | $50.00 | $200.00 | $90.00 | $175.00 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Junior (under 18) | $80.00 | no | $100.00 | $45.00 | $175.00 | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Associate Membership | |||||||||||
| Social | $315.00 | $50.00 | no | no | $175.00 | yes | yes | no | no | yes | yes |
| Student (post secondary) | $80.00 | no | $100.00 | $45.00 | $175.00 | yes | yes | no | no | yes | yes |
| Crew | $130.00 | 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
The club owns a number of paddle boards and kayaks that are available for members to rent. We offer an unlimited use season's pass for a nominal fee. This pass will be available as an add-on to your membership.
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