I already know how to sail. Do I still need to take the class?

New members who are experienced and who have developed advanced sailing skills may be able to obtain club certification by demonstrating their on-the-water skills and taking a written test.

What Does it Cost to Get Certified?

Sailing classes and training materials for one family member is included as part of the Initiation.

What Kind of Certification Do I Receive?

Although Neptune’s lead instructors are ASA certified, the sailing classes are not intended for general sailing certification. Our training focuses on information specific to the Club’s rules, relevant federal and local regulations, boat handling and sailing area.

At the successful conclusion of the course you will receive a Club Certification Card enabling you to take out Club boats and use Club facilities without supervision.

When there is sufficient interest among members, the Club does occasionally offer advanced courses for ASA certification.

Can my spouse and/or kids take the class, too?

You will designate one family member who has priority for class sessions.

We will limit class size to twelve new members per session so that we have no more than three trainees per boat and instructor. When space is available, we may allow spouses and/or mature children but primary practice time will be reserved for the member who expects to be certified first.

Additional family members are not eligible for certification without prior approval from the Instructor.

What about that Initiation Fee?

Our membership initiation fee helps fund member services and, importantly, new boat purchases. Our low-cost, member-participation approach towards maintenance has been so successful over the last few years that we were able to upgrade our fleet with the purchase of two new J/22s and more recently, a brand new Catalina 22.

How much does membership cost?

You can view the costs associated with membership here.

How long will I be on the waitlist?

As the cub is capped at 85 members, space only becomes available when a member leaves. This makes it hard to know how long the waiting time may be.

Generally, we take on new members in April of a given year.

Once you’ve filled out the request to join the club form, we will contact you with more information.