Membership Application Procedures

For further information please contact danielle@sdyc.org or at (619) 758-6303.

MEMBERSHIP in the San Diego Yacht Club is generally available to those who have a demonstrated interest in participating in and promoting the development of yachting in all its aspects, including, without limitation, cruising, angling and racing.

The MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE and the BOARD OF DIRECTORS will require substantial proof from all new member applicants that they either: (a) Have proven past YACHTING experience and intend to continue that experience, or (b) Can demonstrate that they intend to participate actively in the yachting activities of the Club even though they have not had past yachting experience.

The following are the basic requirements for application of membership in the San Diego Yacht Club:

• Two sponsors who are current Junior Flag, Flag or Life members of SDYC and have known the applicant for a minimum of two years.

• Six references who are also current Junior Flag, Flag, or Life members of San Diego Yacht Club (Junior Flag applicants may submit an application with only 2 sponsors).

• Applicant should have boating experiences with his/her sponsors and references.

• Applications may be requested through the front office by the first sponsor only. Currently, the application process takes approximately three months.

• Attendance at an invitational luncheon is required prior to review of the application by the Membership Committee.

Upon receipt of the application it is logged in and processed according to the date of receipt. The Membership Committee will thoroughly investigate all applicants and recommend approval or denial of membership to the Board of Directors who make final determination of acceptance or denial. Relatives, members of the Board of Directors and Membership Committee cannot sponsor or be listed as a reference on an application.

Membership Application Requirements

Basic Information

Junior Flag (Ages 19-29)
Initiation Fee: $300.00
Dues: $60.00 monthly
Food and Beverage Minimum Charge: $75.00 Quarterly
2 Sponsors (6 references optional)

Flag (Ages 30 and Up)
Initiation Fee:
Ages 30-34: $2,400.00
Ages 35-39: $4,200.00
Ages 40-44: $6,000.00
Ages 45-49: $9,800.00
Ages 50-54: $14,000.00
Ages 55-59: $17,500.00
Ages 60 and UP: $21,000.00
Dues: $120.00 monthly
Food and Beverage Minimum Charge: $75.00 Quarterly
2 Sponsors and 6 References

Service (3 Year Term, so long as active duty status continues)
No Initiation Fee
Dues: $120.00
Food and Beverage Minimum Charge: $75.00 Quarterly
2 Sponsors

Nonresident
(Must reside outside San Diego County and be a Flag or equivalent member in good standing of a reciprocal yacht club)
Initiation Fee: 50% of Flag Members
Dues: $60.00
2 Sponsors
No Food and Beverage Minimum

Membership Eligibility Requirements

FLAG
Any person 30 years of age or over is eligible for election to the Club as a Flag Member.

JUNIOR FLAG
Any person age 19 through 29 is eligible for election to the Club as a Junior Flag member.

NON-RESIDENT
Only persons who reside outside of San Diego County and who are a Flag or equivalent member in good standing of a reciprocal yacht club of the San Diego Yacht Club and do not regularly use and/or dock their boat at the San Diego Yacht Club facilities are eligible for election to the Club as a Non-Resident member. Whether or not a yacht club is to be deemed a reciprocal yacht club is to be determined by the Board of Directors of the San Diego Yacht Club.

JUNIOR
Any person, ages 12 through 18, whose parent is not a member of the San Diego Yacht Club, is eligible for election to the Club as a Junior member. Juniors are required to renew their membership annually.

SERVICE
Members of the United States Armed Forces, on active service and stationed in San Diego County, are eligible for election for Service membership. Service membership may continue so long as active duty status continues up to a maximum term of three years.

For further information please contact Membership Secretary Danielle Mosier at danielle@sdyc.org or at (619) 758-6303.