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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN MEMBERSHIP IN QUEEN CITY YACHT CLUB.

The Queen City Yacht Club (QCYC) celebrated its centennial year in 2016, and its customs and traditions are built on supporting affordable boating. Your fun and adventures began when you purchased a boat; joining QCYC will support you in taking your boating experience to the next level! If you are an active boater, own a boat of at least 17 feet in length, and want to participate in a community of cruising enthusiasts, we encourage you to consider applying for membership. We also offer Intermediate Membership to people between the ages of 21 and 39, with lower costs to join but certain limitations on their membership, as described below.  

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. Requirements for applying for QCYC Active membership include:

  1. Age 21 or older.
  2. Permanent residence in the Seattle/Puget Sound region. Applicants with a residence in the State of Washington but outside of the Puget Sound area may be considered if the applicant can demonstrate that s/he will participate in and volunteer for club activities in the Seattle/Puget Sound area.
  1. Ownership or co-ownership of a boat of at least 17' in length (if co-ownership, all owners must be active QCYC members to qualify for permanent moorage).
  2. A commitment to volunteering for the activities and upkeep of the club facilities for the benefit of the club and its members.
  1. Two sponsors who are active club members (a couple with one membership counts as one sponsor) and support the application. The membership committee can assist you in finding sponsors.
  2. Attendance at one of our semi-monthly general membership meetings, held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, excluding July and August. Attendance requires notification to the Membership Chair.

 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  1. Access to our Seattle club house on Portage Bay, our outstations at Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island and Deer Harbor on Orcas Island, and six (6) satellite marinas in the Puget Sound area and British Columbia, Canada.
  2. The opportunity to participate in numerous club social activities organized by our members throughout the year, including our biggest event of the year, the Annual Seattle Opening Day of Boating Season, the Halloween Costume party, Captain’s Christmas Dinner, and February Sweetheart’s Ball.
    1. The opportunity to participate in numerous club cruises organized by the QCYC Fleet Captains, including cruising to our Bainbridge Island outstation for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day for a few days of fun and organized meals and activities. 
    2. Affordable moorage, assigned on a seniority basis, when other requirements are met.
    3. Reciprocal privileges at yacht clubs around the world.

 

INTERMEDIATE (age 21-39) MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. Requirements for applying for QCYC Intermediate membership include:

  1. Ownership or co-ownership of a boat of at least 17' in length. The adult children of current QCYC active members are EXEMPTED from the boat ownership requirement and may join under their parent’s boat.
  2. A commitment to volunteering for the activities and upkeep of the club facilities for the benefit of the club and its members.
  1. Same as requirements 4-6 under Active Membership above.

INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS enjoy a reduced initiation fee and annual dues based on age. Intermediate members are not eligible for permanent moorage, and do not have the right to vote, hold elective office, or serve on the Nominations Committee. Intermediate membership converts to active membership when the member turns age 40, and an Intermediate member may convert to Active membership before age 40 if s/he has been an Intermediate member for three (3) or more years.

 

Take a look at our membership brochure for additional information.

 CONTACT US.

If you have additional questions, want to attend a general membership meeting, or are ready to apply for membership, please send an email to our Membership Chair. Please include the following information:

  • Name
  • Address (City, State, Zip code)
  • Telephone number
  • E-mail address
  • Queen City sponsors name (if known)

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