Is the club currently accepting new members? |
We are currently accepting new memberships for Lasers. Membership for canoes, kayaks and catamarans is full, to place your name on our waiting list please send an email to the body rat (contact us page) with the type of craft in the subject line. |
What are membership fees? |
2010 Membership fees:
- One-time initiation fee: $150
- Key deposit: $20
- Annual membership fee: $225, plus $100 work-or-pay policy (see below)
- Late membership renewal: $325* ($225 annual membership, plus $100 late fee)
* applies to renewals after Clean-Up Day
For new members joining after September 1, the membership fee for the first season is reduced to $125. Also please note that all members are required to have personal liability insurance for a minimum of $1,000,000.00 (typically included as part of any home or apartment insurance policy).
Work-or-pay policy:
All members must provide an extra cheque for $100 upon registration that is post-dated for November 1, 2010. Each member will receive a WRSC Work or Pay Chit, and must volunteer a minimum of 4 hours of your time to work around the club (on an approved task), upon completion a WRSC executive will sign the chit and you must deposit in the mailbox at the club house. At the end of the year, members who have completed the mandatory work hours will have their cheques returned to them at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), unclaimed cheques will be shredded thereafter. Cheques that do not have a signed Work or Pay chit will be deposited the first business day after the AGM.
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What types of boats are acceptable? |
The following types of boats are acceptable at the Water Rats:
- dry sailed dinghies/catamarans (without cabins)
- sailboards
- canoes or kayaks
Not acceptable:
Motorboats, Jet Skis/PWC, keelboats, any type of boat with a cabin, boats that have a LOA over 21', boats that are in excess of 475lbs are all not permitted.
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Do I need to have my own boat to join? |
Yes. Members are required to own one of the boats listed above. We do not offer crewing or social memberships. |
What equipment can I keep at the club? |
With a single membership, members can keep the following equipment at the club:
- one catamaran; or
- one dinghy over 15 feet; or
- two dinghies under 15 feet; or
- two sailboards, canoes, or kayaks; and
- up to two trailers.
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Does the club offer Family Memberships? |
The club does not offer family memberships. However, with a single membership, members can store the equipment listed above at the club. This equipment could be spread across multiple family members. For an additional $20 key deposit, one additional key can be provided with a single membership. If your amount of equipment exceeds that which is allowable for a single membership, multiple memberships will be required. |
Are there lockers available for member use? |
There are no lockers currently available. Members bring their equipment with them on the days that they sail or paddle. |
What facilities are available? |
Club facilities are quite basic. We don?t have electricity or running water. We do have a rustic clubhouse (the pilot house from an old steamship) and porto-potties. Most importantly, we have great access to the water. |
Where can I put my boat? |
Spots are not formally allocated but be mindful of existing spots that have tenure from long standing members. Please consult with a WRSC exec for approval of a location to put your boat. However, you need to use common sense when finding a home for your boat. Don't block any of the laneways, and do not place your boat on the lawn in front of the clubhouse. Spots on the beach are reserved for catamarans. |
Does the club have dollies that I can use? |
No. Members provide their own dollies. |
Are there racks available for canoes and kayaks? |
We have a limited number of racks available for canoes and kayaks. New canoe and kayak membership availability is based on available rack space. Refer to "Is the club currently accepting new members" to check on current availability. Spots on the rack are not formally allocated, but if it looks as though a rack is in use by an existing member, it probably is (they may just be on the water). Canoe and kayak members typically find a way to lock their boats to the racks. |
Can I store my boat at the club for the winter? |
Members can store their boats at the club all year round. We do not offer winter storage for non-members. |
What member events occur throughout the season? |
Club events are listed on our Events Calendar. Generally, we host a number of events throughout the year, including the following:
- Clean Up Day
Bring a rake and help clean up the club for the coming season
This is also the day for membership renewals. Bring your renewal form, a cheque, and exchange your old key for the new key.
- Club Dinghy Racing
Sunday afternoons, beginning around 1:00 in the Spring and Fall
Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the summer, beginning around 6:00.
- Regattas, Member BBQs, AGM, Christmas Party
Check the calendar for details
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How do I become a member? |
If we are currently accepting new members, please contact thebodyrat to make arrangements for membership. Please do not bring your boat or membership registration to the club without first contacting the membership representative of the club. Membership administration must be completed first before your boat can be left on the property. |
