Sunshine Coast Yacht Club
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Fun, Fair and Safe!
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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Membership fees
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February 1st, 2025 to January 31, 2026
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Full Membership fee is $125 (the same as last year)
Associate Member fee is $25.
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Click here to apply for, or renew membership, and to complete the liability waiver.
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​Rating Certificates:
New members are encouraged to sail with us whether or not they have a rating for their boat. So if you want to come and race with us and don't have a rating for your boat just let us know and we'll figure out a suitable temporary rating.
However we do encourage people to get an official certificate to ensure fair and competitive sailing. We can help you measure sails, etc. to apply for a rating. We usually have a hand-on session in the Spring to help owners measure sails and get the data to apply for a rating.
Rating certificates are issued by BC Sailing (see www.bcsailing.bc.ca ) and cost $45.
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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 for the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions on our Club Racing pages.
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.
Membership types
Full Membership is for skippers who wish to race their boat. As the SCYC is a member of Sail Canada, SCYC club members have the ability to race in other events. Membership also Includes and free races in series and ad-hoc races, free attendance at special events, notification emails about special events, races, etc.
Associate Membership . Free attendance at special events, and added to regular emails about special events, races, etc.
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Note - if you sail as crew you do not need to be a member.
What to do if you want to CREW?
We welcome those who want to crew, whether experienced or not. You do not have to be a member to crew.
Become a Member or Associate Member and never miss a notification of our races and events.
If you know one of our Skipper members who needs crew just go ahead and sail with them or send us your contact information and a little bit about your sailing experience and we will get you onto a boat.
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​A very good way to get out sailing is simply to come down to our Skipper's and Crew meeting which is held on Sundays at 10:15am in front of the Gibsons Marina office.
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We will do our best to match you up with a boat needing crew.
SCYC to host Martin 242 National Races July 18, 19 2026
Volunteers needed, please contact us for further information !