... come sail with us
... come sail with us
... come sail with us
Sunshine Coast Yacht Club
British Columbia
Membership & Crewing Information
What to do if you are not a member and just want to try us out for size?
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​​SCYC Fiscal year - February 1st to January 31.
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​Racing Membership fee is $150
Associate Membership fee is $35​
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Racing Membership permits the member to race their boat, serve on the executive, vote at any meeting and attend any SCYC event for no additional charge. (Except the Gary White Memorial Regatta)
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Associate Membership permits the member to vote at any meeting and attend any SCYC event for no additional charge. (Except the Gary White Memorial Regatta)
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​Rating Certificates:
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New Racing Members are encouraged to sail with us whether or not they have a rating for their boat.
If you want to come and race with us and don't have a rating for your boat, we will assign a temporary rating.
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We do encourage people to get an official certificate to ensure fair and competitive sailing. We can assist you measure sails and complete the application to apply for a rating from BC Sailing.
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(see www.bcsailing.bc.ca ) and cost $55.
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We will accept a rating certificate for a period of 3 years from date of issue provided no significant changes have been made to the boat, rig, or sails.
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For more information check the Official Notice Board!
We welcome new members.
If you are a skipper, not a member, and want to race your boat there is no charge for the first race.
For first time non-member racers, you are required to register by completing an entry form.
See "Club Racing and Entry Form" page to complete an entry form .
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Also, see the Official Notice Board for Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, courses, handicapping information etc.
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If you do not have a handicap (PHRF) for your boat the Fleet Captain will assign you a temporary for the first few races and assist you in the application process should you wish to continue further.
More racing information is on the Official Notice Board
Want to crew?
We welcome those who want to crew, whether experienced or not. You do not have to be a member to crew.
​Want to check it out?
Come down to our Skipper's meeting 10:15 on Race Day Sundays an the dock entrance of the Gibsons Marina.
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We will do our best to match you up with a boat needing crew.
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Become a Member or Associate Member and never miss a notification of our races and events.
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Join our email notification list by emailing us with a request to be added to the list. sunshinecoastyc@gmail.com