Club Membership

Club Membership

Hillarys Yacht Club offers the best of the best when it comes to activities on and off the water for you and your family and a range of membership options are available to suit everyone. Since forming in 1986 the Club has always prided itself on and has maintained its relaxed and informal atmosphere, whether it’s taking part in a water sport, attending any of the Club’s social activities or just enjoying the ocean views on a summer’s afternoon from the Club’s verandah or the back of your boat. The annual renewal of membership is on the 1st of May each year.

Club Membership

The following benefits are offered to you as a full member:

  • BAR & RESTAURANT – Boasting some of Perth’s premier ocean views, our restaurants and bars create a captivating and relaxed atmosphere for those who wish to enjoy an exclusive dining experience. Your benefits include regular dinner specials, discounted beverage prices and exclusive members-only dining room and bar.
  • SOCIAL – A social calendar that promises fantastic events all year round. New Year’s Eve, balls, dances, games evenings, Melbourne Cup luncheon and many more.
  • FUNCTIONS – The Clubhouse is available to members for private functions including weddings, birthdays, reunions and business meetings. Members receive discounted room hire based on membership category.
    View Functions information
  • CLUB BOAT – “Alibi” is available for diving, fishing, sailing and Section/Division events and activities.
  • MOORINGS – The Club offers annual pen rentals and long term lease pens. Click here for more information
  • DISCOUNTED TRAINING COURSES – Training courses including RST, sailing, helming, crewing, radio, first aid as well as junior school holiday programs. View courses.
  • MARINA LIFTING SERVICES – Four free hardstand days per year plus discounts on selected services.
  • RECIPROCAL MEMBERSHIPS AT:
  • RECIPROCAL DINING AT:
  • AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET NEW PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS
  • FREE WI-FI
  • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
  • SECURE PARKING

Membership Types

Ordinary Membership

Ordinary members are entitled to participate in all activities of the Club and to utilise the Club amenities. Ordinary members have voting rights.

Senior Member

A member who is a Western Australia Senior Card holder and includes the spouse/partner of the member. Senior Members are entitled to participate in all activities of the Club and to utilise Club amenities. Senior Members have voting rights.

Corporate Members

A registered company or business which nominates an individual of the company or business as the Corporate Member. Corporate Members are entitled to participate in all activities of the Club and to utilise the Club amenities. Corporate members have voting rights.

Transitional Members

A member who is 30 years of age or under. Transitional Members are able to spread payment of their nomination fee over a period of 5 years and are entitled to participate in all activities of the Club and to utilise the Club amenities. Transitional Members are not entitled to vote.

Associate Members

The parent or guardian of a Junior Member where both the parent or guardian and Junior member are actively involved in a section of the Club and includes the spouse or partner of the parent or guardian. Associate Members are only entitled to participate in the activities of the Section of the Club in which the Junior member participates and are entitled to utilise Club amenities. Associate Members are not entitled to vote at General Meetings.

Student Members

The parent or guardian of a Junior Member where both the parent or guardian and Junior member are actively involved in a section of the Club and includes the spouse or partner of the parent or guardian. Associate Members are only entitled to participate in the activities of the Section of the Club in which the Junior member participates and are entitled to utilise Club amenities. Associate Members are not entitled to vote at General Meetings.

Student Members (over the age of 18)

Members over the age of 18 years and who are full-time students at a tertiary institution. Student Members are entitled to participate in all the activities of the Club and to utilise the Club amenities. Student Members are not entitled to vote.

Junior Members

Persons under the age of 18 years who may be elected by the Management Committee. Junior Members are entitled to participate in all activities of the Club and to utilise Club amenities. Junior Members are not entitled to vote.

Crewing Members

A person nominated by the Skipper of the Vessel in which he periodically competes in Club events and such nomination being seconded by the Rear Commodore of the relevant section. Crewing Members are entitled to participate in activities of the relevant section only. Crewing Members are not entitled to attend or vote at General Meetings.

Country Members

Members whose usual place of residence is not less than one hundred kilometres from the Club premises by the shortest route. Country members are entitled to participate in all activities of the Club and to utilise Club amenities. Country Members are not entitled to vote at General Meetings.

Reciprocal Members

Members of other Aquatic Sports Clubs who are elected by the Management Committee. Reciprocal Members are entitled to participate in activities of the Club and to utilise Club amenities. They are not entitled to vote. 

Clubhouse Members Single or Partnered

The Clubhouse Membership gives Members unlimited access solely to the Food & Beverage facilities, including dining in the exclusive Clubhouse restaurant and bar plus all social events on the Club's social calendar. Include your spouse or partner for a small extra fee. Clubhouse Members are not entitled to participate in any of the Club or Section/Divisions on-water activities, receive any discounts for all training and development courses and are also not permitted to vote in or attend the Club's AGM.

Temporary Members

Temporary Members are those who are granted access to the Club’s licenced facilities for the purpose of a function/event or to explore the facilities with the intention of then becoming a full member.

SailPass

SailPass is an initiative of Australian Sailing to get new people to try sailing before committing to annual club membership or course.

SailPass is a flexible pass that allows people to discover sailing in a fun, safe and affordable way.

It is also a fantastic way to have a great day out and learn new skills. It's aimed at individuals, friends, families or work colleagues. And it's a great way to enjoy the sailing lifestyle in some amazing locations - and all at a sailing club near them.

SailPass gives people the opportunity to try sailing a number of times, plus it allows them to get the feel for a club before doing a course or becoming a member.

There is no need to own a boat or even know how to sail, as experienced sailors will take people aboard their boats where people can help set the sails, take the helm or simply come along for the ride.

Register for SailPass

Absentee (existing Members only)

Designed to allow a current member to suspend his or her membership during a period when circumstances make the continuation of active membership problematic for reasons such as: relocation, maternity/paternity leave or other circumstances that satisfy Management Committee.

Membership Fees

Membership Fees

Membership year: 1st May 2024 – 30th April 2025. Membership Fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis after 1st May (not applicable for Crew Membership). Payment of Nomination Fee and Membership Fee for current month required with lodgement of application.
  Annual Fee Nomination Fee (Non Refundable)
Ordinary 915
$1,830

 
Corporate
Senior $686
Reciprocal $458
Country
Transitional $183
Associate $617
N/A
Junior $92
Student $183
Crew
Clubhouse Single $458
Clubhouse Partnered $594
Absentee (existing Members only) $92



 


Food & Beverage Levy

As a part of the membership with Hillarys Yacht Club, there is a food and beverage levy. This was approved by the members at the Annual General Meeting on 1st June 2001 and came into effect on 1st August 2001. The current levy is $628 per annum. The food and beverage levy applies to Ordinary, Senior, Corporate, Transitional, Associate and Clubhouse Members only.


Accounts are invoiced quarterly:


1st May

$163

1st August

$163

1st November

$163

1st February

$163

 

$717.20


All prices include GST

Once the $163 has been paid, this amount will be available from your membership swipe card to spend at the Club on food and beverage.

Food and beverage levies expire biannually at the end of October and April. Any promotional levy money not spent within the timeframe will be invalid. The levy will not be redeemable for cash.