Join Us
We warmly welcome sailing and motor boats, and also offer very low priced social membership for non boat-owners.
- Sail in company and benefit from local knowledge – take a look at our on-the-water events ➡️.
- We have a wide range of social events throughout the year – take a look at our social events ➡️.
- Very low cost Social Membership is also available for non boat owners.
- We offer a variety of RYA shore based courses and online courses – take a look ➡️.
- We run a regular launch service throughout the week and weekend, members get significant discounts and priority service.
How to Apply
1. Download a form below
Boating-Application-2024-25
2. Fill in the form for yourself and any family members
3. Either scan and email your completed form, or return it by post
Post to:
Please remember to mark the envelope ‘Membership Application’
Membership Application
North Wales Cruising Club Ltd
3 Connaught House
Benarth Road
Conwy
LL32 8UB
Membership Categories
Voting Members
Full Member
Full Membership of the Club is for those owning at least a quarter share in a seaworthy boat and to Officers of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy and Pilots.
(Members in this class may request to retain Full membership rights on ceasing to own a quarter share in a seaworthy boat but must agree to pay Full Member subscriptions).
Spouse / Partner Member
Membership in this category is restricted to the spouse or partner of a Full Member.
Crew Member
For those who do not own a share in a boat but crew for Club Members, or are looking for crewing opportunities on Club Members’ boats.
Overseas Member
For owners with a boat permanently based abroad. The spouse or partner of an Overseas Member may join as an Associate (Non-Boating) member. Overseas members can purchase and use any NWCC merchandise.
Non-voting Members
Cadet Member
For children of a Full or Family Member under the age of 21 and/or in full time education.
Non-Boating / Social Member
For those who are not Boat Owners, Family or Crew but wish to join in the shore side / social events only. Non-Boating Members are not entitled to concessionary rates on the Club launch.
Election of Members
All new member applications are reviewed by the Committee before Membership is approved.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are due on April 1st each year, and will cover the period to the following 31st March. Subscription rates for all classes of membership reduce by (approximately) 50% on 1st October and 75% on 1st January for new members joining the club.
Membership Rates
| DIRECT DEBIT RATES | FULL RATES (NON-DD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 12 months Apr-Mar | 2024/25 6 months Oct-Mar | 2025 3 months Jan-Mar | 2024/25 12 months Apr-Mar | 2024/25 6 months Oct-Mar | 2025 3 months Jan-Mar | |
| Full | £ 50.00 | £ 25.00 | £ 12.50 | £ 55.00 | £ 27.50 | £ 13.75 |
| Spouse / Partner | £ 40.00 | £ 20.00 | £ 10.00 | £ 45.00 | £ 22.50 | £ 11.25 |
| Crew | £ 40.00 | £ 20.00 | £ 10.00 | £ 45.00 | £ 22.50 | £ 11.25 |
| Overseas | £ 20.00 | £ 10.00 | £ 5.00 | £ 25.00 | £ 12.50 | £ 6.25 |
| Cadet | £ 5.00 | £ 2.50 | £ 1.25 | £ 5.00 | £ 2.50 | £ 1.25 |
| Associate (Non-Boating) | £ 10.00 | £ 5.00 | £ 2.50 | £ 10.00 | £ 5.00 | £ 2.50 |
New members – In your first year, if you sign up with Direct Debit, you are entitled to a 20% discount off the full rates.
General
No member may invite more than four guests on a club event. No guest may be invited to an event for more than four times in any one year.
The forms are provided in Adobe PDF format, so either your device will need to natively read PDF files (e.g. iOS / Mac) or you will need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader.