Membership is open to people interested in boating and supporting the objectives of the Club, whether or not they own a boat.
Both membership options make you part of the Club. The key difference is whether you hold a Club mooring and the rights attached to that membership.
Membership automatically includes your partner and children aged 18 or under.
Before submitting a Membership Request, contact the Club to arrange your visits. Applicants attend at least 3 Club events as a guest before progressing to a membership request.
The process gives you time to experience the Club and understand what membership involves before making your request.
Attend at least 3 Club events as a guest. These can include Friday bar nights.
You will be interviewed by nominated Committee members before your membership request is submitted.
Once your visits and meeting are complete, submit your Membership Request Form.
The Management Committee considers and votes on applications for membership.
Successful applicants become provisional members for one year, with the privileges and responsibilities of their membership category.
The current membership process includes a six-month review. The formal constitutional review takes place at the end of the one-year provisional period.
BCC is a members' Club. The Constitution and Byelaws expect members to contribute to Club life, help with the work needed to run the Club and take an active part in its activities.
Take your fair share of work and routine duties. The Club carries out much of its own maintenance and work parties are held on around 10 Saturdays each year. Jobs may sometimes be arranged at another suitable time.
Take an active part in Club life, including Friday bar evenings. The bar is open on Fridays from 7pm.
Members are expected to take a full part in Club activities, including social events. The bar also opens on occasional Saturdays throughout the summer.
Respond to WhatsApp or other requests from the Committee and keep the Club supplied with up-to-date contact details.
Act in a friendly and courteous manner towards members and visitors and help promote friendship and harmony within the Club.
Members are expected to read, accept and comply with the Club Constitution, Byelaws and relevant mooring conditions.
BCC membership is more than access to the Clubhouse or a mooring. Members share responsibility for supporting the Club, taking part and helping maintain the friendly, active Club community.
All persons applying for membership are deemed to have read and accepted the Constitution and Byelaws.
Complete this after your initial visits and meeting with nominated Committee members.