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Full Member Categories


Membership at the Royal Hamilton Yacht club provides you full access to the club and its facilities. As a member you receive a vote at the Annual General Meeting, as a member of the club with a boat, you receive two votes at the Annual General Meeting. The initiation is a one-time fee. Membership allows you reciprocal privileges at other clubs the RHYC is associated with. A list of clubs is listed on our website. Children and dependents under the age of 18 are included in the membership.



Please add all family members to your application: 

Spouse/significant other and, your children under the age of  18.


Your application will be presented to the Board of Directors on the evening of the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

You will be notified of your standing (accepted or denied) by the end of the day on Friday.



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Senior Member: 65 and older

Initiation: $750 

Annual Dues: $951

Food & Beverage Quarterly Minimum: $150

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Full Member: 40 to 64

Initiation: $750

Annual Dues: $1,360

Food & Beverage Quarterly Minimum: $150

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Intermediate Member: 19 to 39

Initiation: $750, spread over 2 years

Annual Dues: $447

Food & Beverage Quarterly Minimum: $75

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Full Time Student Ages: 19 to 24

To support students attending school full-time

Annual Dues: $272

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Able Sail

Able sailors in any of the above age groups 

Initiation: 50% off 

Annual Dues: 50% off full member dues

Food & Beverage Quarterly Minimum: same amount as in age group

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$40 Under 40

As an Intermediate Member, you’ll receive full membership privileges which means full use of the restaurant and bar, special rates at our youth & adult learn-to-sail program, and our private rooms for business meetings or those special family gatherings, and much more. Our many Social events throughout the year bring members and their families together both on and off the water. Enjoying a live band on the patio overlooking the water with friends and family is an ideal way to wind down a hectic week. 


Here’s how:


The $40 under 40 program is for members under the age of 40. Members of this payment program are considered Full Members. The year-round monthly payments continue until you turn 40 in our fiscal year.


·         The initiation of $750 is spread over 2 years or $31.25 per month.

·         The intermediate annual dues of $496.63 is divided over 12 months, $41.39 per month.

The monthly payment of $72.64 includes the initiation and annual dues for the first 2 years.

The Food & Beverage Minimum is $75 per quarter.

HST is not included. 


Call 905-528-8464 x221 to arrange for a tour and get the rest of the story about how to take advantage of this special $40 for Ages 39 and under.


*Note: all remaining monies owed on the $750 Initiation Fee must be paid when moving to the 40-64 age category or to the Social membership.

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Junior Member

A Junior Member has full access to the club and facilities. The membership does not include a vote or reciprocal privileges and is an individual membership. The greatest benefit for joining the club as a Junior Member is after 10 years of belonging to the club, a Junior Member does not pay initiation to continue with the club. 

Ages: 18 and younger

Dues: $272


Other Membership Categories


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Social Member


This membership category is open to individuals and families of all ages, including singles, designated partners, and children under 18, all residing at the same address. Designed for non-boaters, it also permits renting a rack for a kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or windsurfer. Social members can participate in activities such as crewing on race nights or volunteering on committees, offering great opportunities to connect with other members.


If a Social member decides to become a boat owner, they must transition to a different membership category. This membership is also ideal for current members who no longer own boats or are transitioning from the intermediate category. Upgrading to full membership provides additional benefits, including voting rights at membership meetings, eligibility to serve on the Board or Bridge, and reciprocal privileges with partner organizations.


  • Initiation Fee: $500
  • Annual Dues: $670
  • Food & Beverage Quarterly Minimum: $150

Social Membership covers a spouse or designated partner living at the same address, along with children under 18.

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Non-Resident

A non-resident member refers to a person who resides and works outside a 75km radius of the Club. While a non-resident is considered a full member, this member does not have the same opportunity to use the club due to the proximity to the club. 

Annual Dues: $407

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Crew Member

As a Crew Member participating in club racing, access to the club is limited to Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the racing season. In addition, the crew member is invited to participate in any regatta sponsored by the RHYC. The crew hasn’t any reciprocal to other clubs or may bring guests to the club. 

Annual Dues: $135

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Learn to Sail

The Learn to Sail membership is a seasonal membership with an adult keelboat lesson included. After the first year, the membership would roll into a full membership category at the appropriate fees. A great advantage of learning to sail at the RHYC is your ability to join the Adopt-A-Boat program. The seasonal fee is $500 and you use the boats you learned to sail on. Please ask us for all the details. 

Annual Dues: $1,360

One Adult Learn to Sail Program included.

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