Joining TTPYC
Three Tree Point Yacht Club invites you to join us!
We are dedicated to encouraging recreational boating and sailing at all skill levels. Our members enjoy participating in activities available on the magnificent waters of Puget Sound and the great Pacific Northwest. Our calendar of events includes activities for all members to enjoy year round.
If you are asking yourself, why join a Yacht Club? Grace Lockhart, in her recent American Sailing article, explores the spectrum of today's clubs and how most are recognizing that there are barriers that need to be addresses to make boating accessible to anyone with a desire to get out on the water. At Three Tree Point Yacht Club, not only are we a very accessible group of individuals who love getting together to enjoy what Puget Sound has to offer, but you don't even need to own a boat to join in on the fun!
Check out what Grace has to say in her "Yacht Clubs & the Diminishing Price Tag" article, then come on back and check us out. You'll be glad you did!
Membership Types
TTPYC has two types of membership. Check out the details for each to see which one works best for you.
Voting Membership
There is a one-time Initiation fee of $100 that covers the expense of your club burgee and other new membership materials. Our affordable membership dues for a Voting Membership is $150 annually, which is prorated during the first year of membership.
Members in this class must be twenty-one years of age and older. When a membership is held by a couple (two people who are married or cohabitating), membership of each person is automatically included. Both persons may hold office and vote independently at public meetings on non-ballot issues. One vote per membership will be accepted on ballot issues. This level has full reciprocal privileges to over 100+ yacht clubs.
Associate Membership
There is a one-time Initiation fee of $50 that covers the expense of your new membership materials. Our very affordable membership dues for an Associate Memberships is $50 annually.
Associate memberships are limited. One Associate membership entitles one person the rights and privileges of active membership with the exception of voting, reciprocal mooring privileges, the ability to hold elected officer positions, and participating in events designated as limited to Voting Members. Associate Members are not allowed to fly TTPYC burgees on their boats, and your membership cards will reference the exclusion of reciprocal privileges. Associate Members may serve in other elected and appointed positions with the approval of the Board of Trustees.
As we are an inclusive organization, our events are open to you and we encourage you to come meet us and get to know our members. Additional information can be obtained throughout this site, and from our Membership Committee. If you have further questions, our Membership Chairs, Joy & Dave, can be reached at webmaster@ttpyc.org.
To join Three Tree Point Yacht Club, please print out the Membership Application Form below and send the hard copy with a check for the initiation fee (Voting or Associate above) to:
TTPYC Membership
PO Box 98700
Des Moines, WA 98198
Please make the check payable to "TTPYC"
Membership Application Form
Notice to Members
Remember word of mouth is our best advertising. As you talk with other boaters, share information about our club and invite them to visit our website for up to the minute information. Our website is a great tool for keeping current with what is going on in Des Moines and it encourages new membership. Our club calling cards are a good tool to help you introduce potential members to the TTPYC. If you need additional cards, please contact the membership committee.