JOIN US
Join the club to enhance your boating fun. JPYC organizes social events and entertainment for our members with the purpose of fostering boating and boating education on Lake Michigan. JPYC is a family friendly club with activities for all ages and skill levels.
Membership Levels
RESIDENT
Open to any boater having a boat permit to moor in Chicago area harbors. Membership includes member, spouse, and dependent children at same address. 8 prepaid galley meals included.
ASSOCIATE
Persons demonstrating an interest in the purpose activities & affairs of the Club, crew members of a Resident Member’s yacht, and/or those with a partial ownership interest in a yacht. Membership is an individual membership (i.e., does not include family members). 4 prepaid galley meals included.
WATER SPORTS
Open to anyone age 26 and over; Ownership of a water craft, jet ski, canoe, kayak, kite board, SUP, dinghy sailboat under 16’. 4 prepaid galley meals included.
NON-RESIDENT
Former Resident or Associate Member who no longer permanently keeps a boat in a Lake Michigan harbor in Illinois or Indiana, and who reside more than 75 miles from the Club.
INTERMEDIATE/STUDENT
Ages 18-25. No voting rights or ability to hold office. Limit of 2 guests at a time. No club rental. No prepaid galley meals.
SENIOR
Over thirty consecutive years of membership. Resident Members pay Non-Resident dues +$20 and receive eight prepaid galley meals. After forty-plus years of membership, you are exempt from dues & the volunteer hour requirement, but will not receive galley meals as the membership is free.
- All membership levels except Non-resident, Intermediate/Student, & Senior – 40 have a 15 hour volunteer requirement known as the “Work or Waive” program. The fee is assessed yearly and next year’s fee may be offset by volunteering throughout the year (1 hour=$10).
- A facility fee ($25 for Jackson Park Outer Harbor & $520 for 31st Street Harbor) will also be billed along with the dues. This fee is dedicated to improving and maintaining the premises at each harbor location.
- Please note that only Resident members have voting privileges and may hold office.
- Lapsed memberships will incur an additional fee.
Membership Questions? Please contact membership@jacksonparkyachtclub.org