Information for Prospective Members

The objective of the Club is to encourage small boat sailing. The Club places emphasis on family membership and provides a friendly atmosphere for sailing, fishing and social activities.

The principal sailing activity is competitive racing, generally on Saturday afternoons (from October to April) between yachts of preferred classes.
At present these are Hartley TS16, Ultimate 16 & 18, Explorer 16, Kitty Catamaran, 125, Mirror, Sabre, Pacers, Impulse and even the odd Careel.
Limited boat storage is available for “off-the-beach” boats and preference is given to boats which are raced regularly.

A twin concrete ramp is available at the Club for launching of trailer yachts and power boats. Other facilities for boats include limited mooring facilities, a slipway for short- term repairs, use of dinghies and long jetties for rigging.

All boats, fishing and sailing, using Club facilities must be registered with the Club and are subject to seaworthiness inspection at any time. The maximum length of boat permitted in the club is 18 feet (5.5 metres).

Members are expected to participate in the running and maintenance of the Club according to their ability, so as to maintain fees at a moderate level.

Applications for membership should be made on the attached form and forwarded to:
The Secretary, PO Box 50 , Williamstown, 3016
with the $100.00 nomination fee where applicable.
Applicants need to be proposed and seconded by club members with at least 12 months membership, otherwise two written character references need to accompany the application.

Membership is subject to your attendance at an induction meeting at a time and date to be advised.

These meetings are held as required. Your proposer and/or seconder are required to attend to speak on your behalf.
In the case of a junior applicant a parent is also required to attend.
The first year's annual fees are payable at this meeting when the facilities of the club will be explained and discussed.