Membership Form
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Membership Fees
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Become a
Member of
RYC
Discover Sailing, Discover Community
Whether you’re new to sailing or have years of experience, Rye Yacht Club is a place where everyone is welcome. We’re a family-focused club that values community as much as time on the water. From junior sailors taking their first lessons to parents, grandparents, and friends joining in social races, there’s a place for every age and every stage. Becoming part of RYC means more than just sailing — it’s about sharing weekends by the bay, building friendships, and being part of a community that’s been growing together since 1970. We’d love for you to join us and help sail into the next chapter of Rye Yacht Club.
Why You’ll Love Being a Member
A welcoming clubhouse by the beach
with sundeck, covered viewing area, kitchen, BBQ facilities, and a canteen on race days
Comfort and convenience
change rooms, toilets, warm showers, and easy launching and retrieval of both off-the-beach and trailable yachts
Learning and growth
access to Learn to Sail programs, Sailing School boats, and training spaces to build confidence on the water
Water sports for everyone
From friendly mixed-fleet racing on varied courses to relaxed family sailing, SUP and kayaking adventures in the inviting waters of Port Phillip Bay
Community and connection
an active social calendar that brings families and friends together, on and off the water, including movie nights, camp outs and sunset sessions
Peace of mind and support
affordable membership fees, storage options*, insurance through Australian Sailing, and affiliation with Yachting Victoria and Australian Sailing
*Members’ boats and equipment, as well as SUPs and kayaks (as space permits) stored at owners’ risk.
Membership Fees
SEASON 2026 – 2027
Rye Yacht Club is affiliated with Yachting Victoria & Australian Sailing.
All members will be registered with Yachting Victoria & Australian Sailing as members of RYC.
Ours is a community club which is administered solely by volunteers and as such all adult members are
required to perform a minimum of 3 club duties per season whether on the water or in the canteen. As well
members are asked to attend at least one monthly working bee per season.
Membership Types
Membership price includes contribution to Club operations.
FAMILY
(with children)
$500
Up to 2 adult persons, and all children under 21 years, or full-time students under 23 years, on July 1st
FAMILY
(two adults)
$450
Up to two adult persons
ADULT
$400
A person who is not a full- time student, and who is aged 21 years or over on July 1st
HONORARY
PAID LIFE
NIL
Per family.
YOUTH
$90
A persons who is under 21 years of age, or is a full-time student up to 23 years of age on July 1st (i.e. not employed)
ABSENTEE
$110
As approved by the Executive Committee
TEMPORARY MEMBERSHIP
$120
Valid for an Adult Sailing Course
(No joining fee and no voting rights)
DISCOUNTS
Less $25
RYC member for 20+ continuous years
Less $25
RYC member for 70+ years
NEW MEMBER NOMINATION FEE
Joining fee payable with Membership Application.
Includes 1 Proximity Key for Adult/Family.
$280
Family/Adult
NIL
Youth
$150
Members of a Sailing Club affiliated with YA (YA Member # required to be provided)
OTHER ANNUAL FEES AND CHARGES
ADD’L KEY
$30
Additional or Replacement Proximity (RFID) Key (fee for use) Only giving access to Change Rooms, OTB and Pedestrian Gates
LOCKER
$30
Annual Locker & Key (Rental per season. Limit 1 per Single Membership or 1 for each changeroom for Family Memberships)
Boat Allocations
Boats, watercraft and equipment kept on Club premises entirely at owners’ risk.
The Club does not carry any insurance for members boats, watercraft and equipment kept on Club premises.
No Trailable Yachts can be stored at RYC.
UNDER A RACK
$80
Yacht stored under a rack. Mast removed & stored in the mast racks.
ON A RACK
$200
Yacht stored on a rack with the mast up.
IN OPEN SPACE
$200
Yacht stored on a beach trolley with standing rigging.
JUNIOR CLASS YACHT
$65
Defined as where class rules restrict the age of the skipper to 16 or under.
SAIL BOARD / KAYAK
$100
Windsurfing boards, kayaks or similar watercraft, on a rack, or as directed by the Yardmaster.
SUP
$100
Stand-up paddleboards stored in a secure SUP cabinet.
WINTER ALLOCATION (Junior)
$50
Junior Class Yachts must be stored on a trolley with the mast down. 1st June to 30th September.
WINTER ALLOCATION (Other Yachts)
$200
All other yachts. Must be stored on a rack with the mast down. 1st June to 30th September.
BOAT ALLOCATION DISCOUNTS
(Summer only)
1st Boat: Full Price
2nd Boat: 10% off full price of second boat allocation
3rd Boat & 4th Boat: 5% off full price of third and fourth boat allocation(s)
BOAT LAUNCHING
Trailable Yachts, by tractor.
Skippers & crew are expected to assist in boat launch & retrieval.
$75
Annual Fee payable with subscription
$25
Casual Fee payable per launch/ payable on the day