Why Join?

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron is more than just a yacht club. It’s a home away from home.
A community of people who, like you, are looking to get the most out of life – in their friendship and professional lives, through to the opportunity to be part of a crew on our race days and our vibrant social events throughout the year. A family friendly environment where you can relax and enjoy a beautiful meal overlooking the picturesque Port Phillip and Melbourne city.

So why not come down and join us?

See for yourself why our members tell you “there is no place quite like RMYS.”

Membership Benefits

Our Table of Member Benefits compares benefits of the 3 main membership categories of the yacht club. For all our membership categories, RMYS provides assistance in securing local Parking Permits. For more information regarding City of Port Phillip Parking Permits, click here.

Membership Categories

Membership year is 1 April – 31 March. Memberships are automatically renewed on the 1st of April every year.

Senior Membership at Royal Melbourne Yacht Club


Ideal for:
Boat Owners
Monthly payment: $128.00

Must be over 18 years of age. All boat owners must be a senior member. Member shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Squadron.
Annual Fee $1,536.00

Sailing Membership at Royal Melbourne Yacht Club


Ideal for:
Racing Sailors
Monthly payment:
$76.80

Members shall be entitled to sail in all Squadron events.

Annual Fee $921.60

Sailing Membership at Royal Melbourne Yacht Club


Ideal for:
18 to 36 years of age
Monthly payment:
$32.00

Sailing membership for those aged of 18 to 36.

Annual fee $384.00

training Membership at Royal Melbourne Yacht Club

Ideal for: Learning Sailors
Monthly payment: $180

9 Sailing Courses + Unlimited Club Racing (Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday) + Full access to RMYS Facilities

Annual fee $2160.00

Social Membership at Royal Melbourne Yacht Club

Ideal for: Social butterflies
Monthly payment:
$25.00

Must be over 18.
Social Members can race anytime of the year with their 3 free Sail Passes.

Annual Fee $300.00

Membership at Royal Melbourne Yacht Club


Ideal for:
Sailing Families
Monthly payment:
$179.20

The whole family. Comprises of one senior member, one associate member, their children and grandchildren between ages of 6 and 18.
Same rights apply as senior, associate and junior member.
Annual fee $2,150.40

Junior Membership at Royal Melbourne Yacht Club


Ideal for:
6 to 18 years of age
Monthly payment:
$32.00

Must be between the ages of 6 and 18.
Annual fee $384.00

Membership applications

(except Junior membership) if you know a current Senior or Sailing Member they can propose and second your membership application.  If you do not know current Senior or Sailing Members you will be invited as part of the membership application process to meet with a member of the General Committee on a Saturday between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 noon.

Membership Benefits

Our Table of Member Benefits compares the benefits of the 3 main membership categories.