Join Us

Thank you for your interest in Quartermaster Yacht Club!

We are a member run yacht club with a lot to offer for permanent residents of Vashon Island. Besides the excellent facilities and great moorage rates, you'll find a club that offers camaraderie, support, and fun.

If you are interested in finding out more, you can email Elizabeth Friedman at membership@qycv.org.

Member Benefits

Excellent facilities

Newer docks
30a/50a electric service
Portable pumpout unit
Water

Use of club boats

Catalina 22
JY15s
Kayaks
Boston Whaler

Club cruises

5-6 club cruises per year
Great for beginners to boat with others to have help and advice available
Great for any boater to get out and meet fellow boaters

Social events

Opening Day festivities
4th of July celebration
Change of Watch
Christmas brunch
Commodore's Ball

How Long to get a Slip?

One of the big questions we get is "how long is the wait for a slip?". The answer depends on what size slip you are requesting, and who else is waiting for that length of slip. The wait can be less than a year, but it's best to call/email to get an idea of the current situation. Slips are assigned by seniority, so joining earlier rather than later can be a good idea if you are considering it in the future.

The other option is to sublet a slip. Normally during the summer months when member are out on extended cruises there are slips available to sublet. While this isn't a year-round solution, it can provide a great way to have your boat at dock for the summer.

Membership Pre-requisites

To become a member, you must:

Reside on Vashon/Maury Island
Attend two general club functions at the invitation of current members
Submit completed application forms accompanied by two letters of sponsorship from current members
Pay the initiation fees and dues
Attend an orientation meeting with the Admissions Committee

If you do not have two sponsors and are interested in joining, please contact us. One way to get sponsors is to come an event so it is not a requirement to have sponsors before starting the application process.

Membership Costs

Initiation fee
$1,000 ($500 for social members)

Annual dues
As of 2020, annual dues are $600 ($300 for Social members). Dues to increase by a small amount on a scheduled basis.

Moorage rates
As of 2019 moorage rates are $4.50/ft per month. Length is the greater of the slip length or boat length.
Slip deposit
As of 2018, the slip deposit is $158.78 per foot of slip length. So for example on a 30ft slip the deposit would be $4,763.40. This deposit is fully refundable when you give up your slip.

Membership Requirements

QYC facilities are member maintained, so we ask for each member to contribute to either maintenance or help with social programs. The current rate in 2018 is 9 work credits (hours) per year, and there are ample opportunities to contribute. We have organized spring cleanup work parties (that are actually a great way to meet members), as well as smaller projects. There are also several social events throughout the year that members contribute to for setup, cleanup, etc.

We also require members to keep their boats in good working order so that the dock space will be used by people that are using their boats.

How to Join

If you are interested in joining, please fill out and return the application form to Membership Chair Elizabeth Friedman at membership@qycv.org.

Application Form