Household · New member
$490.00 first year
Includes the $100 initiation fee.
For a family unit with two or more people living in one household. Every household member over age 21 may vote and hold office.
Come aboard
Become a YBYC member.
Boat ownership is not necessary. Bring your curiosity, your skills, or simply your love of the water.
2026 dues
Choose your membership.
First-year Individual and Household prices shown here include the required $100 initiation fee. Life and Honorary memberships are conferred under club policy rather than purchased.
Individual · New member
$425.00 first year
Includes the $100 initiation fee.
For a person age 21 or older who is single and the only person living in their household. Individual members may vote and hold office.
Crew
$160.00 / year
Crew: available for up to two years with sponsorship by a club skipper. Crew members may attend meetings and activities, but may not vote, hold elective office, use club boats, or rent the clubhouse at the member rate.
No initiation fee applies to these classes.
Student · Military
$125.00 / year
Student or Military: available to full-time students and active-duty military members with current identification.
No initiation fee applies to these classes.
Life Membership
No dues
Reserved for Charter Members and individuals who meet the life-membership criteria in the club bylaws. Life Members may vote and hold office. Once approved by the Board, membership is granted for life.
Honorary Membership
No dues
Granted for exceptional achievement or service that furthers the purposes of the club. Honorary members may attend meetings and participate in activities, but may not vote or hold elective office. Membership is valid for the calendar year in which it is bestowed.
How to join
Four steps to membership.
Memberships are considered at each monthly board meeting. The membership chair can answer questions and help locate a sponsor.
Contact the membership chair
Ask questions and request help finding a sponsor if needed.
Email the membership chairFind a current member sponsor
Every prospective member must be sponsored by a current member in good standing.
Read the club documents
Review the YBYC Bylaws and Members Handbook to understand how the club operates.
Submit application and payment
Send your application, initiation fee if applicable, and dues to the Membership Chair at the clubhouse address.
Open application ↗Member benefits
Plenty of ways to participate.
- Reciprocal rights at many yacht clubs worldwide
- Free entry for weeknight sailboat racing
- Selected club sailboats and powerboats
- Discounted clubhouse use and sailing classes
- Potlucks, barbecues, programs, and social events
- Newsletter, volunteer opportunities, and youth sailing support