Join the Berkeley Yacht Club
You do not need to be a boat owner to join. We currently have over 300 members across several categories. Sail, power, paddle, sailboard, and non-boat owners participate in an extensive series of social activities, races, cruises, and educational seminars.
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We pride ourselves on being a volunteer club. We are a strong community where everybody pitches in to help maintain the clubhouse and volunteers to assist with club events. In a volunteer club, when everyone pitches in, everyone wins.
If you want to know the details of BYC’s purposes, bylaws, rules, and policies, the following three documents are a must-read!
How to Join
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Complete the form below. We'll be in touch to confirm receipt. Once you've paid the application fee (2x regular monthly dues), the 30-day period during which your application will be posted in the club begins. During this period:
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Visit BYC to meet with the manager and receive your prospective member card.
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Attend one club event and volunteer at club one event, and have your card signed by an officer or manager at each.
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Find two members to complete the sponsor section of your application.
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Enjoy the events!
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Once you’ve completed your card, attend a board meeting to introduce yourself. At this meeting, the board will vote on your membership. You will be sworn in if approved, and your membership will begin pending the 30-day posting period and payment of dues. If denied, the application fee will be refunded.