Listed below are the membership classes available at South Shore Yacht Club. If you need additional information on membership approvals and qualifications, please contact our membership director ([email protected]) or the SSYC office.

SSYC has a one-time initiation fee of $300. This initiation fee applies to the standard club membership. Membership fee for the Mariner's club membership is $150.

Standard

This membership class provides full privileges to the club including voting rights. This membership is offered to members and their spouses. Dues are $60 a month due quarterly.

Mariner's

This membership class applies to individuals who are current members of recognized sailing clubs or sailing schools. This non-voting membership class offers participants full use of SSYC clubhouse and facilities. Dues are $30 a month due quarterly.

Non Resident

This membership class is available to individuals whose primary residence, principal place of business, or whose yachts or boats are permanently kept more than 55 miles from the SSYC clubhouse. Dues are $30 a month due quarterly.

Racing Skipper

This membership class is available to capable racing skippers (age 20-36) who will represent SSYC in racing activities. Skippers must own, charter, or actively sail a yacht in the Newport Harbor vicinity. Dues are $30 a month due quarterly.

Racing Crew

This membership applies to individuals who do not own and skipper their own yachts but actively sail on yachts owned by standard members. This membership class has a maximum duration of three years and easily upgradeable to a standard membership. Dues are $30 a month due quarterly.

Honorary

This membership is awarded exclusively by the SSYC Board of Directors. This membership class is honored for a full year and typically expires on the last day of the year granted. There are no monthly dues for honorary members.