Why Should I join
Crescent Sail Yacht Club?
Crescent has a premiere
location along Lake St Clair.
The Club’s member-operated philosophy has sustained it for many years. Crescent
remains fundamentally healthy financially.
Additionally, the major recent harbor improvements will ensure its longevity.
Having a family-oriented and member-operated atmosphere represents an excellent
value. Ideally located for DRYA, Club and weekday racing with a tremendous
facility for any size sailboat. Come and learn how to enjoy the Crescent
Experience.
When
can I join CSYC?
Applications are being accepted now for
membership. A completed application
along with 3 senior sponsor’s letters can be submitted any time.
Processing application takes approximately 60 days after posting.
How
much does it cost to join CSYC?
Senior member
The membership fee of $1,350 can be paid in full
with your application, (one time fee). It is also payable in three installments
of $450. $475. $500. 1st payment of $450 is due with application. A second payment of $475 is due in July of
the following year. The third payment
of $500 is due in July the second year of membership. Please include a check
with your application.
Senior members have the right to vote, mooring
privileges, 18 work hours a year required, use of club for private functions,
and to hold elected office.
Crewmember
The membership fee of $75.00 should be included with your application. You will
be credited when stepping up to senior membership.
Crewmembers do not have any voting rights; no
mooring and can not hold elected office. 9 work hours a year are required.
Crewmembers have use
of club for private functions and use of club owned Flying Scot sailboats and
daily trailer-in launching.
After my application is
approved will my Dues be prorated?
Yes, your dues will be
prorated using a standard monthly calculation based on the next billing cycle.
What
are the yearly dues?
Effective January 1st,
2008
Senior member
The annual dues are $890. You will receive a
statement in May for $445 payable in June each year and a statement in November
for $445 payable in December each year.
Crewmember
The annual dues are $445. You will
receive a statement in May for $233 payable in June each year and a statement in
November for $233 payable in December each year.
Junior member (Parent is CSYC
member)
The annual dues are $105.You will receive a
statement in May for $105 payable in June each year.
Sponsored Junior member (Parent
is not CSYC member)
The annual dues are $185.You will receive a
statement in May for $185 payable in June each year.
Is
there a monthly minimum fee for the Galley?
Members are not charged a monthly minimum fee
to support the Galley.
What
is the work hour program?
CSYC has a long tradition of members putting in
work hours. These hours accomplish many
things (1) you get to know the other club members by working along side them on
the 2-1/2 work days a year – 18 total hours are required: (2) You build up
“work year” seniority for mooring: (3) It helps keep club expenses down by not
hiring outside labor. You also get two FREE lunches each year.
Senior member: Minimum of 18 work hours
earn 1-work year seniority.
Crewmember: Minimum of 9 work hours earn ½
work year seniority.
What constitutes work
hours?
Club maintenance, improvement projects, regatta
managment and race
committee. Your Flag Officers will be more then happy to assign you a committee
chairperson to
help you get your minimum work hours.
How long will it take to
get a wet mooring?
Chances are you will not have the work year
seniority to immediately qualify for wet mooring.
The size and type of sailboat and work hours completed will help
determine your eligibility. The Fleet
Captain can better answer your inquiry.
Can I get a dry mooring?
Due to flexibility in the dry mooring area, we can
usually accommodate all dry moored boats.
The Fleet Captain can better answer your inquiry.
What are the mooring
fees?
Fees are determined by the Square footage (Beam x
LOA) of your boat. Currently, the wet
mooring fee is $4.10/Sq foot and dry mooring is $3.00/Sq foot.
What is the
responsibility of my sponsors?
Your sponsor is your first contact to help you get
acquainted with the club, its members and work hours. Three senior member letters are required, and each must write
a recommendation letter. Please
inform your sponsor’s to write a letter ASAP
Is there an Adult
Learn to Sail Program?
Yes. We use the club Flying Scot sailboats. This program is open to members and
non-members of CSYC.
Is there a Junior
sailing program?
Yes, CSYC offers an outstanding program for member
and non- members children. Annual Junior dues are required. Sailing coarse fee
is billed separately.
General Membership Meetings?
Applicants are encouraged to attend our monthly
meetings at 8:00 pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month, January,
February, March, April, May, June, September, October and November.
Web site?
You can check out our web site and get additional
information about our Junior program, racing/cruising and many club
activities.
Visit
www.crescentsail.com
Your sponsors can answer
additional questions with help from information found in the CSYC Roster.
Or contact PC Tom Gilleran @ 313-886-3526 or email
Tom at woodshop@teknology.net