The club offers different types of memberships, with a fee structure that is graduated by age categories, recognizing that young families often face greater financial obstacles than older people with more disposable income. The entrance fee increases with age and there are options with monthly dues to keep the cost down. Individuals interested in joining Royal Victoria Yacht Club can consider the following categories of Membership:

A membership, regardless of type, includes both partners in a spousal relationship. Both have equal access to all club privileges although they only have one vote at club meetings (provided that the membership category includes voting privileges). Children ages 8-19 whose parents are full members will have junior membership status under their parents’ account.

There are two main components to the cost of being a member: the Entrance Fee, which is a one time charge, and the Annual Membership Dues which are typically paid on a monthly basis.

To find out more about membership fees, please submit an inquiry and a member of the administrative team will contact you shortly with more detailed information. 

A Temporary Membership is available to those who would like to join, but do not know anyone in the club and cannot find two sponsors. The membership is valid for up to one year during which the monthly fees are payable according to the membership category into which the person intends to join. Temporary Members can apply to become full members at any time during the year, at which point their Entrance Fee is payable according to the membership category they apply to join. Likewise, Temporary Members can terminate their temporary membership at any time.

Privilege Matrix by Category of Membership

Membership Application Process

How to complete this application form:

¨  Complete the Membership Category, Personal Information, and Tell Us About Yourself sections thoroughly, and sign and date.

¨  In the case of a Temporary applicant not having club sponsors, submit two letters of reference to the application form from the following sources: officer or general manager of an existing or recent private club affiliation, a business associate (supervisory), or a professional designation, such as Engineer, Doctor, CPA.

¨  Ask your Proposer and Seconder to complete and submit their respective sections.

¨  Submit Proof of Age (e.g. photocopy of driver’s license, passport or birth certificate)

- Submit the appropriate entrance fee for your age category.  Your entrance fee is determined by the age of the primary Applicant on the day your fully completed application is received by the Club office.

Please note that the membership application process cannot be initiated if information, proof of age and initial payment are missing or incomplete.

 What is the Membership Application Process?

1. Your name(s) is (are) placed on an interview list and your application is posted on the notice board at the Clubhouse for members to review (personal information is removed).

2. Membership interviews are scheduled regularly. You will be contacted with the next available date.

3. Members of the Membership Committee conduct interviews in person at the Club, or by phone or video conference as needed.

4. If recommended by the Membership Committee, your application is forwarded to the Board of Directors for election.

5. If approved by the Board of Directors, you will be notified immediately and a New Members Package will be assembled for you.

Waitlist

1. If the current voting membership of the Club exceeds 800, your name(s) is (are) placed on the waitlist and your entrance fee is held in trust until you are elected to membership.

2. Once you have been approved for membership, entrance fees are refunded only under extenuating circumstances. The reasons for a request for refund must be documented in writing for review by the Board.