2023 MEMBERSHIP Tiers

What type of membership fits you?

Active Membership (which includes spouse, partner, or significant other) is available to those aged 18 or older. Such membership entitles everyone living in the same household with the Active member, including children under age 20, to participate in all club activities

Senior Active Membership is available to those aged 65 and over who also have 20 or more years of membership seniority. These members are entitled to all club activities available to Active members.

Senior Active (75+) Membership is available to those aged 75 or older at the beginning of the calendar year, with or without accrued seniority. These members are entitled to all club activities available to Active members.

Active Intermediate members are those aged 18-35 at the beginning of the calendar year.  These members are entitled to all club activities available to Active members.

Intermediate Membership is available to those aged 26 through 30 at the beginning of the calendar year. Intermediates have access to all club activities except voting privileges, dock or mooring assignment, or elective office.  For Intermediate members, Club initiation fees and Capital Improvement fund is waived and seniority accrues.

Junior Membership is available to those who are age 14 to 25 at the beginning of the calendar year. Juniors have access to all club activities except voting privileges, dock or mooring assignment, or elective office.  Club initiation fees and Capital Improvement fund is waived and seniority accrues.

Non-Resident Membership shall be available to those persons aged 18 or older who reside a straight-line distance of more than 250 statute miles from the Club and who reside less than 250 statute miles from the Club for fewer than 15 days during the boating season of May 1 to November 1 each year. A Non-Resident member has access to dining/bar and  activities of the club only.  

Life and Honorary Memberships are available to members on the recommendation of the Board of Directors.​

2023 MEMBERSHIP COSTS
(Pricing Before NYS Sales Tax)

Active Member*               $1,205

Senior Active Member                             $965
(65+ w/20+ yr seniority)*

Senior Active Member                           $725
(75+ no seniority)*

Active Intermediate (18 - 35)*                 $725

Intermediate Member (26 - 30)                 $150

Junior Member (14 - 25)                               $100

Non-Resident Member                              $85

*Additionally, an annual capital fund fee is required for these categories.

TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

We ask for only two items:
1) A completed SBYC membership application
2) A Letter of Introduction

THE LETTER OF INTRODUCTION
This letter helps us get to know you, your boating history and your expectations for membership at SBYC.

SPONSORSHIP
Application for membership requires two Active or Senior Active members that are in good standing and have been members of the club for at least one year to serve as your sponsors. If you are new to the area or just do not know of any members for sponsorship, contact the Rear Commodore and arrange a meeting at the club. We would love to meet you, give you a tour, tell you about the club. That way we can get to know each other.

VOLUNTEERISM!
We are a dynamic organization with a wide variety of boating and social activities. Though we have a professional club manager and house staff, this is a volunteer organization. Our flag officers and directors are volunteers. Committee members are volunteers.  Regatta and race management, early bird dinners, die hard dinners, coordination of cruising activities – all volunteer. We love boating and we love the camaraderie of a group dedicated to boating. Member participation is how this all works. The application has a section for you to share your volunteer interest and skills.

NO BOAT? NO PROBLEM!
You do not need a boat to be a member of SBYC.
You may be new to boating, between boats, a racer on someone
else’s boat, or maybe done with your boating.
Don't worry, you have the opportunity to get out on the water at minimal expense on one of SBYC’s four Ideal 18 sailboats.

MEMBERSHIP CONTACT
The Rear Commodore of the club is responsible for the membership records and the application and approval process for all new members. 

DOCKS, MOORINGS & DRYSAIL
The Vice Commodore coordinates all docks, moorings and drysail assignments. To find out more about availability of these benefits contact the Vice Commodore today!