MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The Classic Yacht Club of America, Inc was created in 1971 for the purpose of promoting ownership, preservation, restoration, and knowledge of classic pleasure vessels which are at least 25 years old. The Club holds dinner meetings in the early Spring and late Fall and four weekend rendezvous at select locations on the Chesapeake Bay during the boating season. These serve to promote fellowship and facilitate the exchange of information among the members.
There are four categories of membership:
Regular Member - An individual who owns a boat at least 25 years old which
has been restored (interior and exterior) to at least 50% status as evaluated by
the Membership Committee.
Associate Member - An individual who meets one of three criteria; a) owns a
boat 25 years old that does not yet meet the 50% restoration requirement, b)
owns a boat that does not yet meet the 25 year old age requirement, or c) is a
former Category A (Regular) Member who no longer owns a qualifying boat but
wishes to continue to contribute to and participate in Club activities.
Affiliate Member - An individual that does not meet the criteria of Regular or
Associate Membership but whose interests are compatible with those of CYCA
may apply for Affiliate Membership.
Honorary Member - Honorary Member status may be bestowed upon an
individual in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the
objectives of the Club.
Below you will find a link to the Club's Vice Commodore. The Vice Commodore would be happy to answer any questions you may have about CYCA. If you would like to join the Club, please contact the Vice Commodore and request an application and return it by mail with your check in the full amount including initiation and pertinent membership fees.
2) Membership Fee Regular $125.00 or
Associate $100.00
Include a recent 3"x5" photo of your boat and the location where it may be viewed. Your application will be processed and presented for action at the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Governors.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
CYCA Burgee, Yearbook and Name Badges — Proudly fly the Club burgee from your vessel’s prow and enjoy inclusion in the Yearbook, containing a Handbook, Member Directory (updated annually, featuring full color boat photographs and contact information) and other useful resources. Your name badge identifies you as a Club member at all functions.
CYCA Newsletter — Each full-color, electronic edition of The Ancient Mariner is emailed directly to your inbox. Hard copy editions in black and white are mailed via US Postal Service upon request. Every edition includes news and feature articles about the Club, its recent activities and upcoming events, as well as member-submitted articles on a variety of classic boating-related topics.
CYCA Website — Our dynamic website is updated frequently to serve as a pipeline of information to the membership. For example, a "scrapbook" of photos from each Club event often is posted before most members have returned to their homeports! Read about upcoming Club events and even reserve and pay right online. The website also includes a Classified Advertisements section where members sell and swap marine-related items for a nominal fee.
CYCA Rendezvous and Dinners — The season commences with an “Icebreaker” dinner in late March where a preview of the upcoming year’s fun adds to the pleasure of renewing Club friendships. The Fleet Captain organizes four Club cruises each boating season, with destinations from Chesapeake City in the North Bay to Solomons Island in lower mid Bay. The Annual Judging Event is an opportunity to proudly display your boat with those of other Club members and benefit from the evaluation of your vessel by qualified judges against a set of standards of excellence. At the Annual Meeting/Dinner in the Fall, you will receive a full briefing from each outgoing Club Officer on the year’s notable achievements, witness the induction of new Club officers and Board members and enjoy the presentation of awards earned at the Annual Judging.
Technical Resources Available from Other Members — Many members are seasoned classic boaters with a wealth of sea savvy to share. Some members are marine industry professionals and tradesmen who readily surrender their tips and ideas on acquiring and maintaining your dream classic yacht.
Bargains on Boating Purchases — Membership in CYCA and attendance at rendezvous affords you many discounts and specially-priced offers! These include: fuel and slip discounts; reduced prices for Boat US membership and Chesapeake Bay Magazine subscriptions, purchases at select West Marine stores and Members Only pricing on merchandise from the CYCA Ships’ Store.
Access to Other Chesapeake and Delaware Bay Region Yacht Clubs — Thanks to CYCA’s membership in the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association, our members enjoy privileged access to a wide variety of other area yacht club facilities and services.
