ROYAL FRESHWATER BAY YACHT CLUB WELCOMES MEMBERSHIPS ENQUIRIES

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is dedicated to participation in local, national and international yachting events by lady, gentleman, and junior members.

Individuals with a keen interest in the sport of sailing or boating and who wish to consider a membership application are invited to contact the Membership Officer at the Clubhouse.

Proposals for membership are usually introduced by a current member of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club who has already enjoyed at least five years as an Ordinary member of the Club. Please refer to the detail in the Proposal form below.

Every new member proposal is assessed by the Membership Committee in accordance with statutory Privacy provisions and the Constitution of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club. The individual proposed for membership may be invited to attend a short interview, in the company of the Proposer, to exchange dialogue of mutual interest surrounding yachting, boating and the facilities of the Club. The name of a proposed member is then advertised to all members of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club for their endorsement. The application is then forwarded to the House Committee for ratification. The nomination is considered for election by General Committee to Membership of the Club. The process is usually completed within two to three months.

The membership of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club currently exceeds 2,000. At times a waiting list of prospective new members is maintained by the Club.

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is fully affiliated with Yachting Australia www.yachting.org.au and Yachting Western Australia www.wa.yachting.org.au.

The objective of the Club is to encourage member participation in all aspects of sailing and boating, yacht racing, leisure boating, sail training, junior sailing, coastal voyages, offshore racing, sea safety, regatta management and joint club activities in addition to a regular social programme. The Club rules are designed to promote an ethic of friendly interaction between all persons associated with the Club. Compliance with the Liquor Act is mandatory. The use of mobile phones within Club premises is prohibited. Dress standard is the subject of regular reminders. Gratuities to staff are prohibited, whereas, members are at liberty to Ring the Bell to celebrate a timely event.