NSC offers a number of flexible memberships for all ages to enjoy boating and the benefits of our club community. Don’t Have A Boat? See our guide on how a NSC membership can help you participate and get on the water. There’s a reason we lead many clubs with more active sailors and boaters each season!
Full Memberships (Voting)
Full memberships grant full club privileges subject to club bylaws and policies. With families and active boaters in mind, these include mooring and associated boat privileges—subject to payment of respective fees—voting rights, membership seniority points, financial benefits, and access to all sailing programs, social activities, and club services.
Initiation fees are required with new Adult and Family memberships and transfers. Upon changing a club member’s boat within the first 3 years of membership, any difference between the posted rates and original fees paid become due. Initiation fees are deferred for NSC Sail Share boat members.
Adult and Family Memberships – Full Benefits For Active Boaters & Families
Includes a primary full member, cohabiting spouse or partner, and any dependents up to 18 years of age. Primary adult or spouse/partner 36 years of age or older. Full Club privileges and services.
Initiation Fees: $300 – Power, Keelboats, Other
$100 – Dinghies, Paddlecraft, No boat
Annual Membership: $648
Young Adult and Family Memberships – Affordable Membership For Adults (18-35)
Includes a primary full member, cohabiting spouse or partner, and any dependents up to 18 years of age. Primary adult and any spouse/partner both between 18 and 35 years of age. Full Club privileges and services.
Initiation Fees: $300 – Power, Keelboats, Other
$100 – Dinghies, Paddlecraft, No boat
Annual Membership: $485
Student Membership – Consideration For Full-time Students
Individual membership for adults 18 years or older enrolled full-time in an accredited post-secondary school. Dry Sail and Dinghy mooring privileges only. Initiation fee upon transfer to an Adult or Family membership waived after 3 years. Other select restrictions apply.
Initiation Fees: No
Annual Membership: $102
Associate Memberships (Non-Voting)
Includes full club access, social activities, crewing, and other member programs and services to enjoy the benefits of NSC membership. Excludes mooring and associated boat privileges (except Juniors), voting rights, access to NSC Sail Share, and select other benefits.
Crew and Social Membership – Crewing, Social, And Club Access
Individual adult membership 18 years of age or older for those looking to enjoy social and club benefits and crew on other members’ boats. Access to club dinghy charters and the Able Sail program. Initiation fee upon transfer to an Adult or Family membership waived after 3 years. Other restrictions may apply.
Initiation Fee: No
Annual Membership: $209
Junior Membership – Special Membership For Junior Sailors
Individual membership for an unrelated (no Family membership) Junior 12 to 17 years of age. Dry Sail Dinghy mooring privileges. Some restrictions including legal age apply.
Initiation Fee: No
Annual Membership: $70
Out of Town Membership – Benefits For Non-Residents
Membership for existing Full Adult and Family members who temporarily move out of town and are unable to make frequent use of the club. Retain prior earned membership points and active membership status. Reside more than 120 kms from the club. Other restrictions may apply.
Initiation Fee: N/A
Annual Membership: $168
For a detailed comparison of benefits by membership, we’ve created an easy to use Membership Benefits cheat sheet here for you as a guide.
Membership Fees are annual for the membership year Nov. 1st to Oct. 31st, and not prorated or refundable.
Initiation and Membership Fees listed are for 2022 and exclude HST.
See the NSC Fee Schedule for all membership, mooring, and yard services.
For more information about Memberships or becoming a member, please email the Membership Director, or call our Membership Coordinator, Jamiie, at 613-829-6462.
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