Membership

From sportsmanship to friendship, from our ships to yours, there’s always so much to do and get involved in at the Barrie Yacht Club. While the Barrie Yacht Club is dedicated to provide a safe, family-friendly environment that encourages the sport of sailing through skills development, education and competition and fellowship. Our members are the ones with the passion to create a welcoming environment for all who share a love of sailing and water sports.

When you become a member you are invited to meet and learn from fellow sailing enthusiasts; take lessons at our Sailing School for adults and youth, use the club boats, participate on a committee and socialize with friends and family on land or in the waters of Lake Simcoe and beyond.

Applying for a membership is a three-step process that begins online through our membership system. Prospective members are also required to meet the Executive for a short interview and membership endorsement. More information on the application process and requirements is available upon request.

The BYC is volunteer based and relies on the continued commitment of all members to actively participate in the administration, operation and maintenance of the Club. As a condition of membership, Club members in all categories are required to fulfill their minimum number of Club service hours (as set by the Board each year). Members not participating in this program are charged a fee.

There are numerous benefits to membership in the BYC. We have three categories of membership Voting Member, Associate Member and Social Member.