What are the basic requirements for application to the Fishing Bay Yacht Club: Complete the membership application form Two sponsors and who are active members are requested to write a letter of reference or complete a sponsor's questionnaire. A meeting with members of the Membership Committee and at least one of the Sponsors. In the case of family applications both husband and wife are encouraged to attend but only one prospective member is required. Presentation of the prospective member(s) to the Board of Trustees and circulation in the Log for two months. Back to the top
What are the qualifications for membership to the Club? A desire to be active in racing and/or cruising on sailboats; and/or an interest in helping run sailing, racing and educational programs for sailors; and/or an interest (or children with an interest) in junior sailing programs and activities; and, in any event, a willingness to volunteer for club activities at least 2 days per year. Back to the top
Are there different types of Membership in the Club? Yes - FBYC has 6 different types of membership: Family: Family membership includes elected married adults, where the primary member is 22 or older, and any unmarried children under age 22 as of January 1, or an elected single adult and his or her unmarried children under age 22 as of January 1. Single Adult: Elected unmarried adult, with no unmarried children under the age of 22, who is age 22 or older as of January 1. Unattached Junior: {TBD} Ancient Mariner: Elected member, age 70 or older, who has been a member of the Club for at least 20 years as of January 1. Life: Elected member whose contributions to the Club are recognized by the Board conferring this status. Life members pay no dues, but enjoy all membership privileges. Honorary: Individuals whose contributions to the Club, even though not Club members, are recognized by the Board conferring this status. Honorary members pay no dues, but enjoy all membership privileges except that they may not hold office. Back to the top
How much does it cost to join? We do not publish that information, but you can obtain it during the application process. Generally, there are two components: an initiation fee and annual dues. Younger applicants have an opportunity to spread out payment of their initiation and the dues vary by age and membership type, with younger members in each type being less than for older members. Dues for the first year are pro-rated based on when you join. There are no minimum dining or like charges in addition to dues. There are monthly credit card and direct deposit plans available to spread dues out over the year. Back to the top
How do I apply for membership to the Club? Application for membership is accomplished by obtaining and completing a written application and submitting it to the Club’s Executive Secretary with letters from two club members who have agreed to sponsor your application. You can obtain an application through any club member. Back to the top
I would like to join but do not know any members of FBYC. Can I still join the club? Yes. If you don’t already know club members who can help you line up sponsors and help you through the application process, contact the FBYC’s Secretary, who is also the Chair of the Membership Committee, and the Secretary will help put you together with current Members, preferably in your area of interest. For example, if you are interested in racing keelboats, he would arrange for you to meet with members who are active in the Offshore Division. You would also be informed of any club activities which might be appropriate and encouraged to attend where the Secretary or other designated Members would serve as your host and assist you in meeting Members. Back to the top
How long does it usually take for the application process? Once an application is completed and submitted with the sponsor letters, applicants will be invited to meet with the Membership Committee, which usually meets once a month if there are applications pending. Once the applicant has met the Membership Committee, the Committee will submit the application to the Board of Trustees with its recommendation on the application. The Board votes on publication of the Applicant’s name, with a summary of the Applicant’s experience and interests, in the “The Log” (the FBYC newsletter). After an application has been published for at least sixty (60) days, the Board of Trustees votes on the application at its next monthly board meeting. Generally, an applicant you should plan on the application process taking between 75 and 90 days, depending on the date of submission and the dates of Membership Committee and Board meetings. Back to the top
What is my status while my application is pending? All applicants are encouraged to use club facilities and to participate in all club functions as soon as their applications have been approved for publication. During the entire application period, after submission of the application, you will have guest privileges, to give you the opportunity to meet other members. Back to the top
I used to be an Active Member of FBYC. If I want to rejoin will I have to pay the initiation fee again? Yes, but only a percentage of the initiation fee in effect when you rejoin. If you resigned in good standing with no outstanding obligations to the club, then upon approval of your application to rejoin, you would only be required to pay a percentage of the initiation fee in effect at the time of rejoining. As of 2007, that percentage is 50%. For more information on this program, please contact the Secretary. Back to the top
Do children of Members have to pay the initiation fee to join after they are no longer eligible to be part of a Family membership? Not Necessarily. There are two programs to encourage children of Members to join the FBYC: 1 - Children of Family members cease to be part of a Family membership at the later to occur of January 1 of the year following the year in which they (a) turn 22, (b) marry, (c) cease to be a full time undergraduate student, or (d) are discharged from active duty in the armed services. If an application for membership is made before January 31 of the year in which the child ceases to be eligible to be part of a Family membership, he or she may join the Club without payment of initiation fee. 2- A person who was formerly part of a Family membership but who does not qualify to join without payment of initiation fee is still considered a former member of the club and eligible for to join the Club with payment of a percentage of the current initiation fee. Back to the top
Can children of members use the Club? Yes - FBYC is a family-oriented Club and encourages members to utilize the Club with their children and families. Unmarried children of Members have full use of the Club facilities with unlimited Guest privileges until such time as they reach the age of 22 (or cease to be a full time college student or on active duty with the armed services). Back to the top
I am interested in a place to keep my sailboat. Does the Club have places for members to keep their boats? Yes – The club has available to for rental to members on an as-available basis, storage for enrolled sailboats owned or chartered by members: slips for keel boats, a hoist and drysail storage area for keel boats under 30 feet, and trailer and rack storage for dinghies. Back to the top
