Why buy a boat when you can sail a Fleet ?

Becoming a member of Shelter Island Sailing is a smart, economical alternative to the high costs and hassles of boat ownership.  A boat owner must contend with huge out-of-pocket expenses (mortgage payments, insurance, slip fees, dive service, etc.) and invest a great deal of time for cleaning and maintenance whether they sail the boat or not.  Club members only pay for their boat when they're on-board, having fun.  They enjoy low cost sailing without the headaches.  Club dues for one year cost less than slip fees for one month!

In addition to  sailing a variety of well equipped and maintained yachts  whenever they wish, Club Members participate in Free Day-Sails, Clinics, Classes, BBQs, Social Activities and enjoy low Member Charter Fees, Free Early Boarding Privileges and Member Rate Specials.  We have reciprocal Sailing Club privileges at locations nationwide.

Membership / Instruction Fees:

For experienced sailors, the Membership fee is $300 and includes no instruction.  For new sailors with little or no sailing experience, the Combination Basic Keelboat /Coastal Cruising Course is $580 (includes club membership, materials and instruction).  The Basic Keelboat Class and the Coastal Cruising Class can be taken as stand-alone courses for $360 each (includes materials and instruction).

The Basic Keelboat Course will prepare and qualify you to skipper sailboats up to 27 feet in length.The Basic Coastal Cruising Course will prepare and qualify you to skipper sailboats up to 33' in length. For additional details on all of our courses please see the Sailing Lessons Section.

Dues, Payments, & Late Charges:

Member agrees to pay $60 dues per quarter (every three months). Sailing dues are not refundable and cannot be transferred.

Canceling Membership:
To avoid any misunderstanding, written notice, signed by the member, is required to cancel that membership.

Membership Termination:

Shelter Island Sailing reserves the right to cancel any membership at any time for non-payment of dues or other fees, or for conduct that is detrimental to Shelter Island Sailing, Shelter Cove Marina and its members and owners.

Insurance

All boats carry deductible hull insurance. In the event of damage or loss of equipment, the charterer will be liable for the full deductible amount of $1000 or 2% of the value of the boat; whichever is greater. If repairs/replacements do not exceed the deductible amount, a refund will be made.

Responsibility

The applicant hereby absolves Shelter Island Sailing and its owners and employees of any responsibility or the obligation in the event of an accident regardless of the consequences. Shelter Island Sailing and its owners and employees shall not be liable for any personal injuries or property damage sustained by the applicant or his/her guests on their property, or for the condition or use of the boat or its equipment. The applicant agrees to hold Shelter Island Sailing free and harmless from any loss or injury sustained by the applicant while on board the boat or engaged in club activities.