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Yacht and Sailing Clubs

Click here to find CYA member Yacht and Sailing Clubs in good standing

Yacht clubs, sailing clubs and windsurfing clubs are the foundation of the CYA membership program. There are 255 clubs currently members of the CYA.

Clubs become members of the Canadian Yachting Association by applying to their respective provincial sailing association (PSA). The annual club membership fee is based on the number of members in each club and is calculated on "adult", "family" or equivalent membership categories. The membership fee is paid to the PSA, a portion of that is forwarded to CYA. For further information, or to become a member club please contact a provincial sailing association or the CYA.

All persons recognized as members in good standing of a CYA / PSA member club are considered to be members of the CYA. A club listing of all members should be provided to CYA/PSA so that services may be provided to all members.

Services and Benefits to Clubs

All clubs that are current members of their provincial sailing association and CYA benefit from the following services:

  • CYA Membership cards for individual members of clubs, and certificate of membership for organizations are provided
  • Voting rights at CYA Annual General Meeting
  • CYA represents the interests of clubs to: ISAF, political forums, Coast Guard, government agencies, marine organizations, etc.
  • Assistance with racing development clinics, regatta management (consultation)
  • Access to CYA national instructor training programs, instructor placement service and job advertising
  • Members of the club gain "right to race" in events, using the Racing Rules of Sailing
  • Access to appeals and protest process
  • May receive and contribute to CYA email newsletter
  • PSA newsletter, directory and mailings (where applicable)
  • Reciprocal privileges with other clubs (encourage and facilitate). Conact the PSA for details.
  • Special Insurance rates on Directors Liability, sailing school, and regatta liability insurance
  • Club members gain access to special boat, home and auto insurance rates with the Skippers' Plan
  • R.C. Stevenson Boat Loan Fund. This fund was established to assist CYA member clubs in the purchase of sail boats to be used for junior training. Click here for more information.
  • Access to CYA Financial Assistance program, such as donation receipt programs, or funding assistance for high performance athletes, and programs
  • Opportunity to host provincial, national and world championships
  • Access to resources such as CYA "How to" publications, Sail Directors Handbook, Race Management, Protest Committee Handbooks, etc
  • Link to and listing of your club on CYA website - Let us know if there are changes in the club contact information.
  • Able to participate in CYA national awards program
  • Invited to use BMO Affinity Mastercard. With each use you help to support the Canadian Sailing Team.
  • Access to post Instructor Job Advertisments on the CYA Website. Click here for more information.