| you’re a seasoned sailor or just getting | | | | month, you’ll already be saving money. But |
| your feet wet, you know that you have more | | | | again, it will be worth your time to research the |
| fun with friends. | | | | different types of memberships so you can be |
| Here is an example of membership benefits from | | | | sure to find the best fit for you. |
| one of Spinnaker Sailing’s programs: | | | | If you’re interested in becoming certified, |
| Captain's Membership: | | | | you will want a program that will give you the |
| * Discounted Charters Rates (non-members add | | | | best discounts on certification and instruction. |
| 50%!) | | | | These can be expensive, but they’re |
| * 1/2 Price Charter Week twice annually | | | | worth the expense if you’re serious about |
| * Can sponsor one family or friend membership | | | | getting certified. |
| at $295 | | | | If you’ve been sailing a while, you’ll |
| * Free Spinnaker Sailing T-Shirts or Hats | | | | want to look for a membership that offers the |
| * Club Members may Charter Boats until 5:00 a.m. | | | | best discounts on chartering, whether |
| the Following Day at No Extra Cost | | | | you’re going out for the day or |
| * Free Night Boarding on two-day charters | | | | bareboating. These tend to be less expensive |
| * 25% Discount on Sailing Instruction | | | | than the beginners’ memberships since |
| * 10% Discount on all Rendezvous' Charters & | | | | they don’t offer training discounts, so if |
| Activities. | | | | you’re certified and looking for a |
| * Half Day Rates for Boats on Weekdays | | | | cost-effective sailing option, you will want to |
| * Discounts on Caribbean Sailing Vacations | | | | consider a club membership. |
| Cost: $495 Initiation Fee, $40 Monthly Dues | | | | Beyond the mere financial incentives, the real |
| As you can see, the membership can pay for | | | | reward of joining a sailing club is sharing a passion |
| itself even if you only go out a few times a | | | | with others who also love sailing. |
| month. Even if you only go out a couple times a | | | | |