Membership Categories

Duwamish Yacht Club offers two primary membership categories. Both are essential to the club’s operation and community.

Voting Members

Voting Members are the core of the club and participate in governance and decision-making.

Voting members:

  • Hold voting rights in club matters

  • May serve on the Board of Directors or committees

  • Participate in governance and policy decisions

  • Hold exclusive-use moorage rights to a specific slip, subject to club policies

  • May be eligible for liveaboard status, subject to club rules and approval.

Voting membership reflects a commitment to the club’s long-term success and shared responsibility for its assets.

Associate Members

Associate members participate in the club and may lease moorage, but do not hold voting rights.

Associate members:

  • May lease moorage directly from the club when available

  • May lease moorage from a voting member holding exclusive-use rights

  • Are subject to club bylaws, policies, and marina rules

  • Do not hold voting rights or board eligibility

  • Not eligible for liveaboard status.

Associate membership allows individuals to participate in the club and access moorage while maintaining a clear governance structure.

Moorage and Membership

Duwamish Yacht Club owns and maintains all marina infrastructure, including docks and slips. No slips are individually owned as real property.

Moorage opportunities are available only through membership and fall into two general categories:

  • Club-leased slips, assigned to associate members when available

  • Member exclusive-use slips, where a voting member holds the right to exclusive use and may lease that moorage to an associate member

All moorage arrangements are governed by club bylaws and policies and support the club’s ongoing operations and financial sustainability.

For details, see the Moorage page.

Expectations of Membership

Membership at DYC is not passive. Members are expected to:

  • Comply with club bylaws, policies, and marina rules

  • Support the cooperative nature of the club

  • Respect shared facilities and community standards

  • Contribute to the long-term health of the organization

The strength of the club depends on engaged and responsible members.

Applying for Membership

Membership availability varies based on current capacity and club needs.

Prospective members are encouraged to:

  • Review membership categories and requirements

  • Learn about current moorage opportunities

  • Contact the club to discuss next steps

Membership applications are reviewed in accordance with club policies.

Fees and Requirements

Membership and moorage fees are outlined in the club’s Fee Schedule, available in the Moorage section.