Fairwind Yacht Club — Marina Del Rey & Channel Islands Harbor

New Club Member Application

Read about the club and its rules below, then complete the application. Membership is subject to Board approval.

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 throughout this website.

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 the current membership rates for the latest fees.

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

Club By-LawsGoogle Drive Standing RulesGoogle Drive Hold Harmless AgreementGoogle Drive

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.

Application

Tell us about yourself

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Official Fairwind Documents

In order to proceed, you must open and read the Official Fairwind Documents above. 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. *

Personal Information

Desired Harbor

Sponsoring Member Name

First Name

Last Name

Spouse / Partner Full Name

Email Address

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Mailing Address

Street Address

Apt / Unit #

City

State

Zip Code

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

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

Any Specific Boat Maintenance Experience?

Volunteer & Cooperative Experience

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

Prior 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 current amount is listed on the membership rates page (and in the Standing Rules) 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: Treasurer · 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.