Membership
Welcome to BYRA
Join the BYRA family
Whether you want to learn how to sail, are a seasoned racer, want to paddle or sailboard in company, crave to get the whole family out on the water, or just want a social outlet with a friendly bunch of people, we have something for everyone at BYRA.
As a valued member of BYRA, you can enjoy many fantastic benefits, including access to our beautiful clubhouse. A key benefit for members who own boats, kayaks, SUPS, surf skis or sailboards is eligibility to store them in our boatshed.
If you are considering getting into sailing, why not visit us on a Sunday morning to see the different types of boats we sail up close – our members are always keen to answer questions and show you the ropes.
You can even arrange to go out on a patrol boat or the committee boat to watch the sailing school or racing up close.
Basic BYRA benefits
Some of the wonderful BYRA benefits that await you:
- Enjoy a BBQ on our deck with family/friends - the view doesn't get any better than from the BYRA deck!
- Use of club SUPs and kayaks.
- Enjoy hot showers & lovely change rooms.
- Enjoy organised social functions and informal get-togethers.
Additional benefits of a sailing membership
Access to ALL our Sailing Programs. These include:
- Regular Weekend Fleet Racing
- Twilight Yacht Racing series
- A progressive Junior & Youth Development Programme
- Green Fleet
- Regular Weekend Fleet Racing
- Regattas
- Social Sailing
- Unique to BYRA: Get Foiling Program for Juniors, Men & Women
- Use club boats for sailing (once you are accredited by BYRA as a competent sailor).
Members also receive members-only pricing for Learn to Sail programs & other events.
Why BYRA is a fantastic place to sail, paddle, and sailboard
- Large rigging area
- Clubhouse with a fantastic deck looking north up Pittwater
- Easy access to the water
- Maintained launch facilities for trailer sailers and larger boats at the club or at nearby Rowland Reserve
- Boat/equipment storage (for full members & active sailors only). At extra cost and subject to availability and fair use terms
- A welcoming sailing and paddling community
We are always looking for new members, and we would love to hear from you. Contact us if you want to learn more about BYRA or want to discuss joining. Or why not drop in for a chat (Sunday mornings are best) and deliver them in person? That will allow you to look around, meet us, and get an idea of what we’re all about.
BYRA Membership Options
We offer a range of membership options to suit all levels of involvement.
The BYRA membership year runs from 1st September to 31st August.
Please note that the membership types and fees below apply to the 2025-26 season
| Membership Type | Fee | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Sailing & Watersports | $450 | Individuals who want to sail or paddle a little or a lot. |
| Adult Watersports | $350 | Individuals who are non-sailors and wish to paddle. |
| Student Sailing & Watersports | $300 | Young individuals who are 13-17 years old or in full-time education. |
| Family Sailing & Watersports | $750 | A whole family or household that wishes to sail or paddle. |
| Family Watersports | $650 | A whole family or household of non-sailors who wish to paddle. |
| Social | $150 | Enjoy the clubhouse. Sailing and paddling services are not included. |
| Affiliate | $100 | Australian Sailing membership only. |
The BYRA benefits associated with each membership class are shown in the matrix below. For explanatory notes, please click here.
SailPass Introductory Membership
SailPass is an introductory form of membership that allows non-members of a club to participate in sailing events.
SailPass covers participants under the Australian Sailing Personal Accident Insurance policy for the day/s that the SailPass applies.
How to register as a member
Important things to be aware of:
If you are registering for the first time, you will receive an email with your Australian Sailing Number. Always keep a record of this, as theoretically, you can keep the same number for life.
You must use your existing Australian Sailing number. If you have been a member of our club (or any club) across Australia in the past few years, your details (including your Australian Sailing Number) should be in our system. If you don't know your Australian Sailing Number, you can look it up here: AS Number Finder.
If you are returning as a SailPass holder, please use your existing Australian Sailing Number as a returning member.
If you are registering as a Family, you must register each of your family members individually. As follows:
- Step 1: Register the primary sailor of your family as the Sailing Family Member
- Step 2: Register additional Family members as Sailing Members - No Fee
Click below to begin your registration.
Note that once registered, you will be provided with a login to enable access to this website's Members Only section.
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