Becoming a Member
Owners of eligible classic yachts should apply for full membership.
Please download and complete an Application for club membership and boat registration and send it to us at the address below. The initial subscription is £210 which includes £35 for the club burgee and can be paid by BACS. Thereafter the annual membership subscription is £175.
Please email your completed form, together with images of your boat, to rufus@gildays.com
Alternatively, you can post your form to:
British Classic Yacht Club
22 Park Road
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
IP15 5EU
Please note: The Committee reviews all applications to ensure that the yachts are eligible against a list of criteria.
The minimum size of yacht admissible is 30ft (9.15m) length on deck.
Hull material of wood or metal.
Design date of 1970 or before.
A minimum overhang rule.
The benefits of membership include:
Discounted entry to the BCYC Cowes Regatta, British Classic Week
Opportunity to participate in a wide range of events on and off the water
Access to a community of like-minded owners
Associate Membership
You should apply for associate membership if you own a classic boat that is kept abroad and is not able to take part in BCYC events.
You can also apply if you do not own a classic yacht but are enthusiastic about classic yachts or interested in joining BCYC events, perhaps by crewing on members boats, or you are actively involved in the classic yacht scene, for example by providing services to classic yachts.
Please download and complete the Associate Member Application Form and email to rufus@gildays.com. The annual subscription for Associate Membership is £35.00 and can be paid by BACS.
Alternatively, you can post your form to:
British Classic Yacht Club
22 Park Road
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
IP15 5EU
There are many benefits from Associate Membership:
Crewing opportunities on classic yachts, both in the UK and Abroad
Taking part in BCYC events
Promoting your skills or business if yacht related
Co-ownership
Charter
Assisting in restorations
Social events