Fancy joining the RTYC?  

If you would like to join the RTYC, then please phone the Club on 01382 477516 or drop by the Main Clubhouse during opening hours (1100 - 1400 or after 1900) where the staff will be pleased to give you any further information you may require, an information pack and a Club application form.

Any person wishing to become a member of The Royal Tay Yacht Club must complete an application form and then be elected by the General Committee of the Club.

Membership Categories

The Club has two main classes of membership, open to both sexes with equal rights.   These are:

Sailing Member

A member who is active in sail or power yachting or its related activities.   This covers all the water sports; sailing, windsurfing, powerboating, jetski, rowing etc.   All are welcome.

As well as all the water activities, the club runs all sorts of social functions throughout the year.   Something to suit all tastes.  

For the keen sailors, there are regular race evenings and regattas held at the Club.   The Club also plays host to major sailing events and National Championships.   2006 saw the RTYC hosting East Coast Sailing Week, the premier sailing event for the East Coast of Scotland and North East England.   The event was open to all classes of boat, from the smallest to the largest, slowest to the fastest.   With 40+ boats taking part, it was a busy week.   

Each year the RTYC also plays host to Tay Week, which is organised by the Tay Yacht Clubs Association on behalf of all the sailing clubs in the Tayside area.

If you are interested in sailing or any of the other water activities, then come along to the Club.  You do not need to own a boat.   There are nearly always boats requiring crew!    If you are a beginner, the Tay Sail Training Association runs "Learn to Sail" courses during the sailing season.   For details please click the TSTA link - above left.

The 2006/2007 subscription for a sailing member is £120.   A second or subsequent member of the same family can also join as a sailing member for a subscription of £51.   If joining after the start of the new membership year in September, a reduced (pro rata) subscription rate applies.

 A person under the age of 25 can join the Club as a young member for a reduced subscription of £51.  

Social Member

A member who has no direct involvement in sailing but is permitted to use the social facilities of the Club.   This membership suits those who like to have a place to have a drink, have lunch or high tea out on a Sunday, or something more special, Dinner on a Friday or Saturday.   The Club is even a great place to sit and read the paper or just enjoy the magnificent view.

In addition there are regular social events from a New Year party to quiz nights, dinners and evenings with a theme.

The Social Member subscription for 2006 / 2007 is £60.  

Other Membership Classes

There are several other classes of membership available for new members to the club.  These are:

Cadet Member

Open to boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 18.   Cadet members are subject to re-election on an annual basis.   Cadet members have organised training on Wednesday nights and under supervision, are able to make use of Club dinghies.  

RTYC Cadets during Cadet Week

The Club has in place Child Protection Policies in line with national guidelines.   Copies of these guidelines are available to the parent or guardian of young person wishing to join the club as a Cadet.

The 2006 / 2007 subscription for a Cadet is £32.  

Visiting Member

A person who is a member of another yacht club, sports club, member of the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy or on leave from overseas and interested in yachting may be admitted to the Club for up to 14 days.

Associate Member

A person who has an interest in yachting or other sporting activities and wishes restricted use of the club.

Temporary Member

A person who is involved in other sporting activities maybe given restricted use of the club’s facilitates for a limited period of time.

If you think that any of the above membership classes would be more applicable to your personal circumstances, then again please contact the Club by phoning 01382 477516 during opening hours (1100 - 1400 or after 1900).