Thank you for your interest in the Blackwater Sailing Club.

The current Membership Subscriptions & Boat Charges for the calendar year commencing 1st January 2025 are below, along with guidance on what is included in your Boat charge.

BSC Members formally approve the Membership and Boat Charges for the following year at the November EGM.

A discounted Joint rate is available for couples living at the same address.

*18 year old Juniors may continue to participate in
Cadet activities until the September following their
final year at school. 

** Cadets may apply when they reach their School Year 3

Bringing your boat?

If you intend to bring or buy a Cruiser please note our weight & size limits. If you require a Mooring be aware that there may be a Waiting List. Please contact our Moorings Officer to discuss the requirements for your current Cruiser or potential purchase.

All new boats must be registered to a Membership account within 14 days of arrival at the club. Non-registered boats may be charged at 1/3 of the relevant boat charge per calendar month, or part there-of.

Cruisers

Maximum size for cruiser is 10 metres LOA including fixed bowsprit and/or having a manufacturer’s displacement (weight) of over 6.5 tonnes 6500kgs), or with an overall width of boat or trolley exceeding 4.6 metres. Boats exceeding 5 tonnes (5000kgs) manufacturer’s displacement (weight) or draft exceeding 1.5 metres require prior approval by the H P & E sub-committee.

Moveable projecting parts such as bowsprit, rudders, folding outriggers, outboards on brackets, davits, may be excluded from the above dimension limits providing they do  not impede the launching process. Agreement to such exclusions must be obtained in writing from the House, Precincts and Equipment sub-committee before launching and recovery.

Proof may be required of gross weight, length and beam. The annual charge for a cruiser includes a mooring position or Berth in the Ballast Hole (but not mooring tackle*), storage in the open, summer storage of one launching trolley or road trailer, hauling in and out, use of mast crane, high-pressure washer and biennial mooring inspection. The Charge is not reduced if a member uses a mooring, and does not use the Club’s storage facilities. The charge is reduced if a member uses the Club’s storage facilities but does not require a mooring position, or a berth in Ballast Hole. A pulling dinghy kept ashore as a tender to a boat on a mooring is not subject to charge but must be clearly marked with both Member and Cruiser name. Trailers must also be identifiable and will be allocated a trailer number. Trailers should conform to Club Guidance and if on inspection are deemed unfit for use must be repaired before hauling in and out is permitted. Additional Tenders and Trailers are chargeable at the above rates.

*Mooring Inspection charges are included but Members are responsible for their mooring tackle. If inspection shows the mooring tackle to be unfit for use, the Club will require necessary remedial work to be carried out before the mooring can be used.

Dinghies

The annual boat charge for a dinghy includes entitlement to keep one launching trolley and one road trailer at the club. All boats/trolleys/trailers must be clearly marked with the owners name and boat name (if applicable).

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