Membership info and fees
Membership is limited to a maximum number of individuals/families. The Board of Directors determines the number of available spaces (if any) each year. This happens after the deadline for existing member renewal (normally by the end of May or early June). Priority is given to applicants with an interest in sailing demonstrated by:
- Previous sailing experience
- An interest in learning to sail by participating in GRYC races and regattas or casual events as a sailor, crew, race official, crash boat operator, or other supporting role
- Enrolling children in the Youth Program (summer sailing camps)
We know priorities can shift due to unforeseen circumstances. A retaining membership is available if members can't use the club for personal, economic, or logistical reasons.
Member benefits
- Seasonal access to GRYC boats, facilities, participation in weekend races, the Annual Regatta, and other great events
- Participation in the free Learn to Sail Program offered to all members. This weekend clinic provides instruction ranging from tying knots to rigging boats, from the basics of sailing to advanced racing techniques
- Reduced fees for Youth Program registration. The Youth Program offers CYA-accredited sailing instruction for children aged 9-16 in a fun, safe summer day camp atmosphere
- Social activities including Wednesday night BBQs, dances, and other fun events
- Voting rights for Primary and Secondary members at AGMs
Member responsibilities
- A minimum amount of volunteer service to the club every season
- Care of the islands and club property
- Compliance with club bylaws, regulations and policies
- Compliance with standard safety practices
- Payment in full of all initiation fees, annual dues and other miscellaneous charges
Volunteering
GRYC is volunteer-driven. Members are expected to contribute to help the club run smoothly and keep costs down.
A wide range of volunteer activities are available and suitable for different skills and ages. We make easy through an online system. The club posts all volunteer positions for the entire season and advertise vacant spots in the e-newsletter.
Read more about volunteering here >>
Membership applications
Fees
Membership fees
| Membership type | 2026 fee | 2025 fee |
|---|---|---|
| Family | $797 | $759 |
| Adult | $500 | $476 |
| Junior | $201 | $191 |
| Honorary | $0 | $0 |
| Retaining Family | $398 | $379 |
| Retaining Adult | $249 | $237 |
One-time Initiation fees (new members only)
| Membership type | 2026 Payment options | 2025 Payment options |
|---|---|---|
| Family | $1200 (one payment) |
$996 (one payment) |
| $1300 (two payments of $650.00/year) |
$1051 (two payments of $525.50/year) |
|
| Adult | $600 (one payment) |
$502 (one payment) |
| $650 (two payments of $325/year ) |
$530 (two payments of $265/year ) |
Facilities fees
| Boat mooring type | 2026 fee | 2025 fee |
|---|---|---|
| Boats may be stored on the island or in the parking lot during the winter and items stored in lockers for the winter at the member's own risk. | ||
| Finger dock (Catwalk or Island) | $400 | $289 |
| Laser rack or dolly | $100 | $95 |
| Canoe/Kayak | $83 | $79 |
| SUP/Paddleboard or Windsurfer | $83 | $79 |
| Boat parking lot fees | ||
| Boat trailer summer/winter storage | $92 | $87 |
| Locker fees | ||
| Locker | $50 | $47 |
Administrative fees & fines
| 2026 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Late fee | $64 | $61 |
| Non-volunteering fine (Family) | $502 | $478 |
| Non-volunteering fine (Adult) | $300 | $286 |
| Boat disposal fee | $193 | $184 |
We value your support
Allan Richens Memorial Fund
On December 31, 2012 we lost the last surviving founding member of the GRYC. Allan was an extraordinary man. In consultation with his family, we set up a permanent memorial fund. It provides bursaries to deserving young people sailing in our junior program. It also supports our increasingly successful youth racing team. We fundraise through annual appeals and events. Please donate generously.
