Membership

Q - How long is the acceptance process?
A - Each properly completed application is reviewed at two successive Board meetings, this process can take up to sixty days. Incomplete applications are not considered.

Q - Which members of my family does the membership include?
A - Active/Associate memberships include legal spouse and children under 8 years of age.
A - Spouses of Active members may apply for "Joint Spousal Membership" there-by giving themselves full membership privileges and the ability of either spouse to vote on club affairs. Remember, there is only one vote per membership.

Q - Do all children require a membership in the Club?
A - Should children be active in club affairs and wish to accrue seniority for future considerations they must become members. Furthermore children using their parent's vessels MUST be club members in their own right.

Q - If my child is a Junior member can other family members use the Club?
A - No, Junior memberships are individual only.

Q - My child is in school is there a different fee structure?
A - There is a reduced fee structure for full time students.

Voting

 Q -Which classes of membership are entitled to vote at general meetings?
A- Only Active, Honorary Life and Syndicate members, and their Joint Spouse as approved by the Board of Directors, are entitled to vote at a general meeting. Not withstanding the prior statement, there is only one vote per club membership.
If you would like to participate more fully in the activities and decisions of the Club, you should be aware of the requirements to be eligible for Active membership status, which is to meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Have had at one time been assigned Club moorage (this would apply to someone who resigned and rejoined)
• Have a boat moored elsewhere and be on the waiting list for a Club moorage (note that you need to convert to Active status before you can be assigned moorage)
• Have been an Associate or Active member in good standing for 2 years. 

Moorage

 Q - How long does it take to be assigned moorage?
A - Moorage is in strong demand all over the lower mainland.  The Club's prime location and attractive mooring rates are no exception. Moorage is assigned on the basis of seniority as a Club member and on the availability of slips to match your boat length and beam measurements.
Recent experience has had boats under 25' be assigned in 3-4 years, boats 26'-29' in 4-10 years, boats 30'-35' in 7-10 years, boats 36'-40' in 8-12 years, and for boats over 40', in 12-15 years or more.
Beam of boat is also an important factor in slip assignments.

Q - Are there any other options for moorage that the club is aware of?
A - A syndictae of WVYC members is currently negotiating the member financing of some slips from 40' to 60' with the Mosquito Creek Marina in North Vancouver. This is not a club initiative, but you can contact the office or member Larry Achtemichuk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information about joining the syndicate and paticipating in this moorage initiative, or to determine the avialability of slips for new or current members of WVYC.

Q - Is there temporary moorage?
A - Temporary moorage is available when members are absent from their slips. This is assigned on a reservation basis according to the club regulations. All members requiring temporary moorage should consult and have a clear understanding of the applicable rules published in the Club's yearbook and website. Inquiries are not taken by phone or electronically.

In House Accounts

Q - Does the club have an in-house charge system?
A - The Club has an in house system where by members can sign a chit for goods and services and then receive a monthly statement.

Q - Who is responsible for my child's Junior member account?
A - Their parents; all Junior members are required to be on the Pre- Authorized payment system linked to their parents banking system.

Q - Who is responsible for food and beverage charges on my account?
A - The member of record is responsible and must control those family members who may use his/her account.

Other Services

 Q - What other services and facilities are there for members to enjoy?
A - Check out: Cruising and Outstations, Learn to Sail, Catering Services, Racing, & Club Activities