Memberships
As a non-profit organization, every
person who uses Whistler Sailing
must have an active membership.
Which membership is right for me?
Basic Membership
Access to WSA programs and facilities. Think of this like your membership to Costco!
Racing Membership
Includes Basic membership and access to Wednesday Night Racing, including race entry and use of a club boat.
Seasons Pass
Includes Basic and Racing membership, and the ability to take a Pirate Sailboat within operating hours. Note: a mandatory sailing orientation is required for all new Seasons Pass members.
Hobie Wave Access
Optional “add-on” for Seasons Pass members, which includes access to the Hobie Wave fleet during operating hours.
Storage Memberships
Boat Storage
Boat Storage is available on a first come first served basis for sailing dinghies under 16 feet in length. Due to the limited space on site and the width of our boat ramp we do not offer any storage for multihulls.
Wing Foil Locker
Wing Foil gear lockers are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Each locker measures 182cm in height, 44cm in depth, and 80cm in width.
Season Pass Members Skill Assessment and Orientation
You must book a skill assessment/orientation sail with us for the Seasons Pass membership. These sessions are an assessment of your skills. You will also be given an orientation of the club facilities and procedures. These sessions are 60 minutes long, please come prepared to sail.
The cost for these sessions is $80 and is non-refundable.
To schedule your orientation, contact our coaching team at info@whistlersailing.com or by phone at 604-229-2291. In your email please write in the subject line Sailing Assessment Required. Please give us a brief overview of your sailing experience and skills.
Upon successful completion of the Sailing Assessment session, you will be permitted to take the club Pirate sailboats out on your own.
If your skills are not at the standard, the $80 checkout fee can be applied to an adult course or private lesson offered by WSA.
All skippers can expect to be tested on the following;
- boat rigging and de-rigging
- boat launching
- docking
- boat retrieval
- 30 min of sailing
- club policies and rules
- storage procedures
- responsibilities of the Seasons Pass members
- liability and responsibility
Membership Rules
- Members must be checked out on proper and safe handling of the boat. They are also given a tour of the facilities and taken through club procedures for booking the boats, reporting issues, launching and returning boats.
- Members must be 19 years of age or older. Members shall accept full responsibility for the safety of all guests while using WSA boats.
- Members are only allowed to sail with guests or friends during club events, such as Wednesday night races or Supervised Sail sessions. Office staff must be present when guests are visiting with members. Guests must pay appropriate fees to participate and sign a waiver.
- Family membership includes immediate family only (parents and kids). Relatives (including Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, etc) are subject to paying the appropriate fees.
- Docking at any other docks/beaches on Alta Lake other than WSA docks is not permitted with club boats.
- Members are not to use the facilities outside of club operating hours. WSA reserves the right to adjust these hours based on operational needs.
- All users of WSA facilities and equipment must sign a waiver.
Member Agreement
- To accept responsibility for their actions while using WSA facilities and equipment, including any injury, damage, or loss caused to others or their property.
- To volunteer a minimum of 8 hours during the season to assist with things such as club events, boat maintenance and club administration. This helps keep costs down and supports the club’s community values and grassroots origins.
- To report any loss, damage, or incident within 2 hours after boat use by phone or email.
- To follow all WSA procedures and safety protocols for boat preparation, launching, docking, sailing, returning boats, and storing equipment, and to comply with applicable Coast Guard safety regulations including carrying required safety equipment (PFD, paddle, bailer, bow painter).
- To make boat reservations using the approved WSA booking system and to respect WSA operating hours when using facilities or equipment.
- Alcohol consumption is not permitted during operating hours or while using WSA boats or equipment. Members must not operate any vessel or equipment while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any impairing substance.
- To ensure members and guests comply with WSA policies. All WSA users, including member guests, must sign a waiver and pay applicable fees before participating in any activity.
- To return boats and equipment in good condition. Members may be held responsible for repair or replacement costs resulting from negligence or misuse.
- WSA reserves the right to suspend or revoke membership privileges if club rules or safety policies are violated.
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