To apply for membership you need to complete the following application form. Our membership year is July to June and so the prices below are for the full 12 months and dependant of wehn you join the fees will be at the pro rata amount. If you have any queries please do not hesitate contacting the HBYC office.
2020-2021 Membership Form (pdf)
DownloadOur club is special in so many ways. Membership offers access 7 days a week our magnificent clubhouse and deck with the most stunning vista of Melbourne. Sailing activities up to 4 times per week all year round. Slightly smaller than other clubs but big on a relaxed friendly culture for all in the community.
Full Members are boat owners and crews of boats. Full members are entitled to all the privileges of the club, including being permitted to; have a boat on the register, car park access, vote/move/amend motions, nominate others/be appointed to office or the General Committee. Partners of existing Full members may become Full members at 50% of the current Full subscription. Partners of Full members do not pay a nomination fee.
Annual Fee: $880
Australian Sailing Membership: $80
On-Water Fee: $85
Nomination Fee: $440 (First Year Only)
TOTAL: $1045 (excluding nomination fee)
The acceptance of families and particularly children, into the club has been a special feature of Hobsons Bay Yacht Club.
Family membership includes one or two adults and their children up to the age of 21 years.
The adult/s have all the rights, privileges and liabilities associated with Full membership. Children of Family will have the rights associated with Crew membership.
Annual Fee: $1364
Australian Sailing Membership: $80 (per adult) & $40 (per child)
On-Water Fee: $85 (adults only)
Nomination Fee: $440
TOTAL: $1774 (based on two adults and two children)
Crew Members are for those over age of 18 years, and take an active role as a crew member in club organised sailing events. They have non-voting members rights, but Crew members are eligible to sit on sub committees of the General Committee.
Annual Fee: $440
Australian Sailing Membership: $80
On-Water Fee: N/A
Nomination Fee: N/A
TOTAL: $520
Social Members have restricted privileges and are not entitled to go sailing.
Annual Fee: $175
Australian Sailing Membership: N/A
On-Water Fee: N/A
Nomination Fee: N/A
TOTAL: $175
Juniors are 7 years to under 18 years who have the opportunity to join our Junior Fleet and learn to sail dinghies in our Discover Sailing Training Centre. Training programs operated by Yachting Australia Qualified Instructors (Volunteer Members) teach the theory and practice of sailing and seamanship.
Annual Fee: $105
Australian Sailing Membership: $40
On-Water Fee: N/A
Nomination Fee: N/A
TOTAL: $145
ON-WATER DAY PASS:
Day passes are for guests of members or social members who would like to join a club race for the day. They cover the guest for insurance and are only valid for the day stated on the application form. A maximum of 12 day passes can be purchased by any one person, before that person is asked to join the club as a member (with sailing rights).
You can download the On-Water Day Pass form here. Please submit it to info@hbyc.org.au with payment during office hours, before going sailing.
Daily Fee: $15
All prices include GST.
Marina Rental: $2900.00 per year.
Hardstand Rental: $2695.00 per year.
Swing Mooring: $1710.00 per year.
Marina/Hardstand Maintenance Fee: $165.00.
Dinghy Rack: $420.00 per year.
Locker: $420.00 Full - $210.00 1/2 share per year.
Slip & Scrub: $275.00 for boats up to 11 meters in length and $350.00 for boats over 11 meters in length. Boat must be on the HBYC Club Register. Non registered boat slip & scrub $555.00.
Yard Charges: Weeks 1 & 2 $31.00 - Week 3 $62.00 - Week 4 $118.00 - Week 5 $174.00 (and thereafter) - Non registered boat Yard standing charges $80.00 per day.