Join Starcross Yacht Club
We've tried to gather together here everything you might want to know about SYC if you are thinking of joining us
If you are thinking about becoming a member of Starcross Yacht Club, then why not come down to the club and pay us a visit? The best day to visit is usually on a Sunday race day and the times of races can be found in our online programme. There's a map of where SYC is located together with directions.
If you don't know any existing members then you may like to give the Membership Secretary a ring so you can be shown round the club and introduced to other members and club officers.
- You can join online.
- Alternatively, you can see a list of our current Subscription prices here and contact the Membership Secretary who can assist you remotely.
- Please note that to reduce costs, the Club prefers applications to be made online.
- The Club aims to complete the approval process within 14 days.
- Once approved and payment received you will be sent a welcome pack including your key.
Starcross YC offers temporary winter membership from 1st October to 30 March to all members of RYA affiliated clubs.
- There may be a waiting list for berths in the Dinghy Park, to which your application will be added.
- Berths can be purchased online with your application. Alternatively, you can contact the Berth Marshal who can assist you remotely
- Preference may be given to Club preferred classes.
- We have approximately 35 moorings suitable for boats up to about 29’ LOA in the “Salmon Pool” area close to the Starcross YC slipway.
- These are mostly drying moorings although some 15 or so of these have between 0.5 to 1.5m at LWOS. (The mooring area is generally soft mud to shingle sea bed)
- In addition, there are 9 semi-drying moorings downstream from Starcross YC in the “Perch Pool” area which are spaced further apart and are suitable for boats that can take the ground up to about 36’ LOA.
- For further details and application contact the Cruiser Secretary (Moorings).
Overview of SYC activities
The following links lead on to plenty of information about each of the main activities at SYC
Dinghy Racing
To find out about dinghy racing at at Starcross Yacht Club please visit our Dinghy Racing hub page
More about dinghy racingDinghy Cruising
To find out about organised dinghy cruising at Starcross Yacht Club, please visit our Dinghy Cruising hub page.
More about dinghy cruisingYachting
To find out about yachting and moorings at Starcross Yacht Club, please visit our Yachting Hub page.
More about yachtingJuniors
To find out more about junior sailing at Starcross Yacht Club please visit out Junior Sailing hub page
More about junior sailingTraining
There is training available for members throughout the year whether you are new to sailing or looking to develop more advanced seamanship or racing skills.
More about training at SYCAnd more...
Activities aren't limited to sailing. Kayaking, canoeing, cycling and a calendar of social events all mean there's something for everyone!