SCSC Membership Application, 2023

Thank you for joining the St. Croix Sailing Club as a Member! The membership dues and any additional contributions you choose to make help assure that our all-volunteer organization will continue providing first-class sailboat racing, cruising, and social events throughout the year.

2023 Updates:

New boat registration categories for Cruising vessels! (View them below)
Notices of Race and Sailing Instructions can be found here: Sailing Instructions page.
By applying for membership with the St. Croix Sailing Club I am agreeing to respect and adhere to all SCSC policies. (Review current Policies here)

Personal Memberships

While participating in Club activities, all boats must have at least one Regular member on board.
Please invite guests to join us! (And please understand that anyone participating in five or more events is expected to purchase a membership.)

Crew Membership – $115

- The Crew Membership is for crew members, whether you are a hardcore racer, part of a team in development, or just out for a leisurely sail. Your work and participation in the club is important!
- A Crew Membership entitles you to club-provided food and beverages during cruises, following Beercan races, and at additional sailing and social events throughout the year.
- Receive SCSC email communications and gain access to the members-only section of our website.

Associate Membership – $115

- The Associate Membership is designed for sailors who don’t regularly crew, but wish to remain in touch with the club and attend social events.
- Associate Membership benefits are the same as for Crew Membership.

Regular Membership – $225

- A Regular Membership enjoys all the benefits of Crew Members, plus:
- Includes all household members for all club activities
- Eligible to vote at all membership meetings (one vote per regular membership)
- Eligible to hold a voting position on the SCSC Board of Directors
- One Regular Member is required to be aboard every boat participating in any club event

Boat Registrations

All boats participating in SCSC events must be registered in one of the following categories.
Boat Registration applicants must be Club Members at the Regular Membership level.

CRUISE – $50

- This new registration level is intended for Members who wish to sail and socialize with the club but are not interested in racing or wish to be involved in the club without yet committing to racing.
- Boats registered at the Cruise level are welcome to participate in all cruising events and all Club social events whether race-related or not. Stop by any of our post-beercan race parties on the point for a complimentary picnic dinner and beverages.
- Fun sailing adventures on the St. Croix River and Lake Superior are planned!
- One boat is permitted per Cruise Registration application.
- New registrations include an attractive SCSC burgee. (Required to be displayed while participating in club sailing events)

CASUAL RACE – $100
(includes Cruise)

- This next-level boat registration category is intended for the beginning or casual racer. In addition to all the privileges of the Cruise Registration level, Casual Race boats enjoy the following benefits:
- Your boat will be welcome at over 17 Casual Race events:
  - Friday Beercan Series
  - Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta
  - Pursuit Races
  - Frostbite Races
  - Commodore’s Cup
  - Labor Day Regatta
  - And more!
- Racing handicap and division assignment.
- One boat is permitted per Casual Race Registration application.
- All Casual Race boats must be registered by May 1st to help us establish fair division splits. Late registrations will be accepted without penalty.
- New registrations include an attractive SCSC burgee. (Required to be displayed while participating in club sailing events)

RACE REGISTRATION – $325
(Includes Casual Race and Cruise)

- Race is the top-level registration category in the St. Croix Sailing Club. This registration is for serious racers, or those endeavoring to become so. In addition to being eligible for participation in all club cruising and casual racing events, Race-registered boats are entitled to compete in the Club’s time-honored Yacht of the Year Series of twenty or more competitive events:
  - Evening Spring, Summer, and Fall Series
  - Breaking Waves Regatta
  - Carlson Classic Regatta
  - Autumnal Equinox Regatta
- Compete for prestigious trophies dating back to the 1970’s.
- One boat is permitted per Race Registration application.
- First-time boat registrations will receive a $100 discount and a club burgee.
- All Race boats must be registered before May 1st. Late registrations will be accepted, but penalties may apply (see YOY NOR).