It's EASY and we want you to sail with us!
BOAT OWNERS
Follow Step 1 and then you will be contacted to go over separate procedures for complete signing up.
WANT TO SAIL WITH US?
Follow the steps below to try it out and consider become a member.
Step 1. JOIN MEETUP
- On our Meetup.com webpage, click on the RED “Request to join” button.
(meetup.com/Lake-Michigan-Sailing-Club-com) - Create a log in.
- Login and upload a head-shot photo of yourself. To be accepted you must use a current and accurate HEADSHOT only. This is required so that boat owners will be able to identify you when you arrive for a sail.
- Fill out the questionnaire and save it. You will then become a pending member and can watch for a welcome email from us.
Step 2. TEMPORARY GUEST MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
- Open the welcome email and click the link to the Temporary Guest Membership Application.
- Complete the Temporary Guest Membership Application, sign it electronically, click on “I Accept”, then click “submit”.
- Once your application is accepted, you will be approved to RSVP for events and sails.
Step 3. RSPV FOR SAILS & EVENTS
- A sailing ambassador will be contacting you via phone to welcome you, answer questions, and assist you with signing up for your first sail. If you have not been contacted within a week and would like us to call you please contact us.
- Once you have been approved on our Meetup.com webpage, you may RSVP for our events and come out as our temporary guest up to 3 times within the calendar year that you are approved.
- LOGIN to our Meetup page and SIGN UP for your first sailing event!
- During your first 3 sails, you will be invited by a board member to join our club as a paid member so that you can continue sailing with us.
Step 4. MEMBERSHIP & DUES
- Temporary Guest Members: After you have been invited to become a Regular or Family Member by one of our board members, you will need to pay your yearly fee in order to join & continue to sail with us.
(Note: If you join late in the season, your payment will likely cover your fee for the next year) - Regular members and Families are required to pay yearly dues.
- How to Pay Dues & Fees
- Pay your dues online via an event at the club's Meetup website using your credit card.
- RSVP for any event named "Pay Annual Dues - Regular Membership" or "Pay Annual Dues - Family Membership"
- The option to pay online will come up after you RSVP.
- Click on the payment icon and complete the information requested.
- You must also complete your yearly Membership Application-Crew Member form. Please click on the link in the details of the event to complete and electronically sign the application form. For family memberships, each family member will need to complete the application form.
We look forward to having you join our sailors at Lake Michigan Sailing Club.
If you experience difficulty, we are happy to help. Contact LMSC Membership.