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Renton Sailing Club Blog
Founded in 1965, the Renton Sailing Club, a non-profit organization, promotes the sport of sailing through sailing classes, races, and recreational sailing at Gene Coulon Park at the south end of Lake Washington. Sailing classes begin in May and continue through the end of October. Recreational sailing, repairs and maintenance are conducted year round.
Membership in the Renton Sailing Club is open to all persons 18 years or older and entitles all members of the immediate family to club privileges. Membership is for a one year period, beginning April 1st and going through March 31st of the following year. There are two classes of membership under which an individual may join the Renton Sailing Club. These two levels are General and Limited.
General Membership: This membership is for the person (family) who wishes
to use the club sailboats. It is a voting membership with full privileges
and responsibilities in the club.
COST: $100.00/year
Big Boat Maintenance Fee: An annual fee of $100 be charged to members
who check out any of the large boats, defined as boats 20 feet or longer. These
boats require more maintenance costs; the additional fee is therefore justified.
This cost would only be incurred by those sailing members who are checked out
to operate/Skipper one or more of the large boats.
COST: $100.00/year
Limited Membership: This membership is primarily for the boat owner.
It is a voting membership with full privileges and responsibilities
in the club. This membership is for the person who does not wish to use the
club sailboats, but does want to participate in club races, cruises and other
activities.
COST: $50.00/year