Your CYC Membership Committee has been working behind the scenes over the winter to review and improve several aspects of membership at Chester Yacht Club.

Their work included:

• Improving and updating the membership list
• Clarifying membership categories and rules
• Expanding and highlighting the benefits of membership
• Clarifying the guest sign-in policy
• Improving the BBQ night ordering system

A Note from the Membership Committee

When you arrive on the grounds at Chester Yacht Club, you are immediately greeted with a spectacular ocean side setting that is only enhanced with that welcoming feeling of being among fellow CYC members and friends that all share the same passion and respect for the sea and Chester Yacht Club.

Membership at CYC provides access to a unique waterfront community and a wide range of facilities, services, and social events.

Membership Benefits

Clubhouse Facilities

Members enjoy full access to the clubhouse, including:

• Lounge area with fireplace
• Bar with Account Option
• Member-priced food
• Oceanfront covered veranda
• Washrooms
• Informal meeting area

Waterfront Facilities

• Mooring bookings*
• Wharf and floats for docking and pickup
• Tender service supporting the mooring field
• Limited kayak storage*
• Ice*
• Crane*
• Beach access

Family Programs

• Early registration for Learn to Sail programs for family members*

Social Events

Members are invited to participate in a variety of regular and special events throughout the season, including:

• Friday Night Cocktail Reception
• Island Beach Party
• Afternoon Tea*
• Club Awards Celebration*
• Commodore’s Dinner & Dance*
• Book Club
• Speaker Series

Membership Policy

Members have full access to club grounds at any time.

Members may use club services and the clubhouse during published operating hours, except during designated private events or controlled-access events, such as evening entertainment during Chester Race Week when wristbands are required.

Guest Sign-In Policy

• Each member may sign in one guest while present at the club or attending scheduled activities such as book club, teas, speaker series, and socials.
• If additional guests are present, another member may sign them in.
• Members are responsible for the guest they sign in.
• A guest may be signed in a maximum of three times per season, regardless of which member signs them in.

Public Access

• The public may visit the grounds to enjoy the views.
• Members’ guests may access the wharf to board boats.
• Visiting cruising yachts and pleasure craft may use the wharf for short-term access related to their visit.
• Guest moorings are available for a nightly fee.

Exceptions & Event-Based Access

Racing Crew Access – New for 2026

Participating crew may access the club and services on scheduled race days.

Crew do not need to be signed in but must be ACTIVELY RACING THAT DAY.

 Public Event Days

The clubhouse and grounds are open to the public during certain events, including:

• Canada Day – July 1
• New Year’s Day Levee – January 1
• Daytime hours of Chester Race Week (prior to wristbanded evening events)
• Open regattas such as the Maritime Bluenose Championship, IOD Championship, Opti Jam, etc.
• Little Black Dress
• Other designated special events where public access is permitted

Thank You from the Membership Committee:

Vice Commodore Cathy Ross
Treasurer Whipple Smith
Social Flag Officer Carol Dodds
Member at Large Lois Dyer-Mann
Member at Large Stephanie Morris

Membership Committee Contact:  [email protected]

* Fee-based activity or service