New Club Member Application

Fairwind Yacht Club — Marina Del Rey & Channel Islands Harbor

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About Fairwind

Fairwind Yacht Club is a volunteer driven sailing cooperative located in Marina Del Rey (MDR) and Channel Islands Harbor (CIH). Established in 1966 as a nonprofit corporation, the Club provides convenient and inexpensive sailing for our members. More information can be found at www.fairwind.org.

Membership Benefits
Club sailboats of varying types and lengths are stored in the water for use by members year round. Our boats range from 14’ to 40’ and are docked in private slips in Marina Del Rey and Channel Islands Harbor. Membership is strictly limited to ensure that boats are always available for members’ use. The Club offers ASA training and certifications to all members. Checked out members may reserve club boats for private use by themselves and their guests. Boats are reserved in advance using a web based reservations system, and are available on a first come, first served basis for day sailing and cruising. Restroom, shower and parking facilities are available for members and guests. The Club also organizes social and family events, and cruises to nearby marinas and the Channel Islands. The cost of membership in Fairwind Yacht Club is kept extremely low.

Membership Requirements
Membership is open to any person aged 18 or over, whom after applying, has been approved by the Board of Directors. Members must agree to abide by the by-laws and standing rules of the Club, must attend general meetings and attend Club work days for orientation and boat maintenance. Members are expected to contribute to the Club in some meaningful way.

Membership Fees
Please see www.fairwind.org/rates for latest rates.

Club Rules
The by-laws and standing rules of the Club govern Club operations. Rules and regulations necessary to promote safety and to provide for equitable use of boats and equipment are enforced.

Official Fairwind Documents

In order to proceed, you must open and read the above Official Fairwind Documents. As a member, you are agreeing to the content of these documents.

I have read the by-laws, standing rules, hold harmless agreement and accept these agreements. *

You must read and accept the required documents to continue.

Personal Information

Desired Harbor *

Please select a harbor.

Sponsoring Member Name

First Name *

First name is required.

Last Name *

Last name is required.

Spouse / Partner Full Name

Email Address *

A valid email address is required.

Home Phone *

Home phone is required.

Mobile Phone *

Mobile phone is required.

Street Address *

Street address is required.

Apt / Unit #

City *

City is required.

State *

State is required.

Zip Code *

Zip code is required.

A little information about me *

Please tell us a bit about yourself.

Reasons for Joining *

Please select at least one reason for joining.

Other Reasons for Joining

Sailing Experience

Fairwind accepts new members both with and without sailing experience. Please provide a brief sailing resume if applicable; if you have no sailing experience please explain why you would like to learn to sail.

Sailing Experience *

Please describe your sailing experience or interest.

Contribution to the Co-Op

Fairwind is able to maintain our low cost structure through the volunteerism of our members. What special talents or experience do you have that would be valuable to the club? How do you plan to contribute?

Contribution to Co-Op *

Please describe how you plan to contribute.

Volunteer & Cooperative Experience

What previous experience do you have with volunteer and / or cooperative organizations?

Prior Volunteer Experience *

Please describe your volunteer experience.

Other Information

Is there anything else we should know, in considering you for membership in the Club?

Other

Next Step: Mail Your Check

In order to be considered for membership, you need to submit a check to cover the application fee and the refundable small boat damage deposit. The total amount is $550.00 (current rates are found in the Standing Rules document) and the check should be made out to Fairwind Yacht Club.

Your check will not be cashed until you have been accepted as a member into the Club. Please do not date the check because it may require you to send another check at a later date if your check becomes outdated.

Fairwind Yacht Club
Attn: Membership Committee
P.O. Box 12684
Marina Del Rey, CA 90295-3684

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that I am applying for membership in Fairwind Yacht Club. I agree to abide by the by-laws and standing rules of Fairwind Yacht Club. I understand that my request for acceptance into the Club, and any continuing future membership, are subject to Board approval.