How to Join

Notice to Potential New Regular Member Applicants : The Salt Spring Island Club is temporarily full!

The Club is at its maximum capacity of 200 Regular Members. Additionally all 150 slips in our marina are currently assigned. This is a temporary situation only and we anticipate some normal turnover in membership and moorage will occur, especially at renewal time, October-November. In the interim Applicants for Regular Membership will be processed as Associate members and placed on a waitlist in the order in which they were received and as Regular Membership vacancies occur will be converted to Regular status. Additionally, as the Board will not meet again until after the summer break for July and August applications will not be considered by the Membership Committee until then.

In the interim complete applications for Regular (and Associate) Memberships can be mailed to the Club or scanned and emailed to us at:

membership@saltspringsailing.ca

Please note: a complete application package consists of the Membership Application Form, Volunteer Commitment Form and two signed Sponsor Forms. Please do not make an e-transfer for membership initiation fees until the application process is re-opened and you are contacted by a member of the Membership Committee.  

Our Vision

We aspire to be a friendly, cooperative Sailing Club that values self-reliance and seamanship, and shares the privileges and responsibilities of membership. We strive to be good stewards of our Club’s heritage, and of the seas we sail.

Our members actively support the Club by attending the All-Club events including the Annual Sailpast and Commodore’s Event, General Meetings and Annual General Meeting, and by volunteering their skills, knowledge and time. They are rewarded with well-run racing, cruising, Junior, social and educational programs; excellent waterfront and on-shore facilities; affordable moorage; and life-long friendships.

Our Purpose

To foster and promote interest in cruising and sailing, and to develop seamanship and a knowledge of navigation.

Each Membership is expected to contribute a minimum of 20 volunteer-work hours annually to support the Club. Being a volunteer-run Club enables us to maintain affordable moorage fees and annual dues. There are many ways to become involved, and many opportunities to meet interesting people as we ‘work’ together. Come join the fun!

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Regular Membership
  • Principal tax residence must be on Salt Spring Island.
  • A second person living in the same residence in a spousal relationship may share a Regular Membership. A Regular Membership has only one vote, and may only hold one office at a time.
  • Has mooring privileges pending completion of the Moorage Application process. Slip availability is determined by the Wharfinger.
Associate Membership
  • No principal tax residence requirement.
  • May participate in all Club activities, but may not vote, hold office, or sponsor new applicants.
  • Does not have Marina moorage privileges, including dinghies, kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards.
CLUB CAPACITY
200 Regular Memberships

If club capacity of 200 Regular Memberships is reached, applicants for Regular Membership will join as an Associate and be added to the Regular Membership Waitlist by seniority number.

Approximately 150 Marina Moorage Slips

The Club’s private foreshore marina can accommodate approximately 150 boats.

After an applicant has been granted a Regular Membership they may start the Moorage Application process. Further information and Moorage application forms are available on the member-only log-in side of the club website and must be completed in full. Slip assignment is subject to availability as determined by the Wharfinger. If no slips are available, the Moorage application will be added to the Moorage waitlist by Membership Seniority Number.

Note that subletting moorage to another Regular Membership for up to one year is permitted, upon application and approval of the Wharfinger.

VOLUNTEER – WORK EXPECTATIONS

Each Regular and Associate Membership is expected to provide a minimum of 20 volunteer-work hours annually to Club activities and initiatives such as:

  • Daily Duty Wharfinger program (summer)
  • General work parties (spring and fall)
  • Special-task work parties (year-round)
  • Round Saltspring sailing race (May)
  • Club social events (year-round)
  • Membership on Committees
  • Serving on the Board
TWO SPONSORS ARE REQUIRED

Applicants must be sponsored by 2 Regular members that do not share the same Membership.

Each Sponsor must:

  • Hold a Regular Membership for at least 3 years
  • Meet Club volunteer-work requirements
  • Be in good standing

Sponsors are expected to ensure Applicants understand the privileges and volunteer-work requirements of the Club and should assist new members to become part of the club community by supporting them during their first year.

CLUB FEES

Fees listed below are current as of 2024.

Membership Initiation Fee

This one-time fee is due upon submission of a Membership Application.

Regular Membership
Both Applicants under 40 years

$1050

(Includes 5% GST)

Regular Membership
Principal Applicant is 40 years or more

$2100

(Includes 5% GST)

Associate Membership
 

$420

(Includes 5% GST)

Annual Membership Fee

This annual fee is charged pro-rata in the first year of Membership, and thereafter is due on the 1st of November. In addition, a ‘Marine Parks Forever’ Levy is charged.

Regular Membership

$467.25

(Includes 5% GST)

Associate Membership

$467.25

(Includes 5% GST)

Marine Parks Forever Levy

$10.00

(No GST charged)

Moorage Slip Assignment Fee

This one-time fee is due when the Moorage Application process is complete and a moorage slip is assigned by the Wharfinger.

$2100

(Includes 5% GST)

Annual Moorage Fees

This fee is due prior to occupying a permanent slip. It is charged pro-rata in the first year of Membership, and thereafter annually in conjunction with the Annual Membership fee. It is based on the greatest of the Overall Vessel Length or the Slip Length as determined by the Wharfinger.

Annual Moorage is calculated at $3.25 per foot/per month PLUS 5% GST.

Additional fees are charged for Electrical Service and Dinghy Storage.

CLUB FEES

Fees listed below are current as of 2023.

Membership Initiation Fee

This one-time fee is due upon submission of a Membership Application.

Regular Membership
Both Applicants under 40 years

$1050

(Includes 5% GST)

Regular Membership
Principal Applicant is 40 years or more

$2100

(Includes 5% GST)

Associate Membership
 

$420

(Includes 5% GST)

Membership Initiation Fee

This one-time fee is due upon submission of a Membership Application.

Regular Membership $467.25 (includes 5% GST)
Associate Membership $467.25 (includes 5% GST)

PLUS

Marine Parks Forever Levy $10.00 (no GST charged)
Annual Membership Fee

This annual fee is charged pro-rata in the first year of Membership, and thereafter is due on the 1st of November. In addition, a ‘Marine Parks Forever’ Levy is charged.

Regular Membership $467.25 (includes 5% GST)
Associate Membership $467.25 (includes 5% GST)

PLUS

Marine Parks Forever Levy $10.00 (no GST charged)
Moorage Slip Assignment Fee

This one-time fee is due when the Moorage Application process is complete and a moorage slip is assigned by the Wharfinger.

Moorage Slip Assignment Fee $2100 (Includes 5% GST)
Annual Moorage Fees

This fee is due prior to occupying a permanent slip. It is charged pro-rata in the first year of Membership, and thereafter annually in conjunction with the Annual Membership fee. It is based on the greatest of the Overall Vessel Length or the Slip Length as determined by the Wharfinger.

Annual Moorage is calculated at $3.25 per foot/per month PLUS 5% GST.

Additional fees are charged for Electrical Service and Dinghy Storage.

Moorage Slip Assignment Fee

This one-time fee is due when the Moorage Application process is complete and a moorage slip is assigned by the Wharfinger.

$2100

(Includes 5% GST)

Annual Moorage Fees

This fee is due prior to occupying a permanent slip. It is charged pro-rata in the first year of Membership, and thereafter annually in conjunction with the Annual Membership fee. It is based on the greatest of the Overall Vessel Length or the Slip Length as determined by the Wharfinger.

Annual Moorage is calculated at $3.25 per foot/per month PLUS 5% GST.

Additional fees are charged for Electrical Service and Dinghy Storage.

HOW TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

Any person(s) willing to foster the Club’s Vision and Purpose is eligible for membership after successful completion of the application process and approval by the Board. Have questions? Email: membership@saltspringsailing.ca

A Membership Application contains:

  1. Completed Membership Application Form
  2. Proof of principal tax residence, if applying for Regular Membership
  3. Completed Volunteer Commitment Form
  4. Completed Sponsorship Forms (one from each sponsor)
  5. Membership Initiation Fee

1) Required forms available through the Blue button links below. Please download and print these forms for completion as they are not fillable on-line.

  1. Complete, sign and date your Membership Application Form.
  2. For Regular Membership, scan or photocopy your BC Driver’s License.
  3. Contact your Sponsors to discuss suitable club volunteer-work opportunities, then complete, sign and date the Volunteer Commitment Form.
  4. Ensure Sponsors complete, sign and date their Sponsorship Form.

Note: Membership Applications need forms from both sponsors to proceed.

2) Scan and E-mail your Membership Application package to: membership@saltspringsailing.ca
Or mail to: Membership SISC, 152 Douglas Rd, Saltspring Island, BC V8K 2J2

3) E-transfer your Membership Initiation Fee to treasurer@saltspringsailing.ca
Please confirm the correct amount for your desired Membership above.
Or mail cheque to: Treasurer SISC, 152 Douglas Rd, Saltspring Island, BC V8K 2J2

Note: If your application is not successful, you will receive full reimbursement.

NEXT STEPS
  • Interview with Membership Committee Members
    A Membership Committee member will speak with your sponsors, and then contact you to arrange an interview to discuss the Club.
  • Posting of Your Application and Board Vote
    Your application will be posted at the Clubhouse for at least 14 days prior to your application being voted upon by the Board.
  • Meet with the Club Secretary
    If approved by the Board, the Club Secretary will contact you to arrange a meeting to give you the ‘Welcome to the Club Membership Package’, including your temporary Membership card with seniority number.
  • Provide a Photograph
    You will be asked to provide a photograph that can be uploaded to the non-public section of the Club website to introduce you to Club members.
  • Clubhouse Key and Deposit
    If available, the Secretary will offer you a key to the Clubhouse if desired. There is a $25 deposit for each key obtained.
  • Moorage Slip Application for Regular Membership Holders
    You may now apply for moorage in the Club marina. Please refer to the Club Capacity section discussed above.

To learn more about Club Moorage and to find the Moorage Application forms, please click here.

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