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Membership
Join Gateway Sailing Club for unlimited sailing, a free learn-to-sail course and access to regattas and club events.
Individual
Rs. 50,000 lifetime deposit
Rs. 10,000 annual maintenance · 18+
Family
Rs. 1,00,000 lifetime deposit
Rs. 12,000 annual maintenance · parents + two children
Lifetime
Rs. 10,00,000 lifetime deposit
No maintenance charges · family eligibility
Corporate
On request
Team-building events organised by the club
Membership benefits
- Unlimited sailing on any day
- Free guest access
- A free learn-to-sail course and YAI certificate
- Discounts on trips
- Access to national and regional regattas (individual and family)
- Access to corporate team-building events organised by the club (corporate)
Membership fees
| Membership | Lifetime deposit | Annual maintenance | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 10,000 | One member aged 18 or over |
| Family | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 12,000 | Father, mother and two children (children may be minors when joining); primary member 18+ |
| Lifetime | Rs. 10,00,000 | None | Same family eligibility as Family membership; primary member 18+ |
| Corporate | On request | Companies and teams | |
Club rules
- Seabird class boats can be booked up to one week in advance.
- Bring your membership card to every sailing session.
- Sessions last two hours, one session per day. Extending a session costs Rs. 1,500.
- A maximum of five crew per boat.
- Follow mooring rules and keep clear of other boats.
- Wear a life jacket while sailing and follow the boatman's instructions — his decisions are final.
- Motor boats are available to members at a 50% discount with prior booking.
- All members must sign an indemnity form.
- Alcohol on board is at the member's own risk and requires a proper licence.
- Pets are not allowed.
- RYA racing rules apply when boats are used for racing.
- Report any damage to the boatman at the anchorage; members pay actual repair costs.
- Rule changes are announced by mailer or SMS.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How much does membership cost?
Individual membership has a lifetime deposit of Rs. 50,000 and annual maintenance of Rs. 10,000. Family membership is Rs. 1,00,000 deposit and Rs. 12,000 a year. Lifetime membership is a Rs. 10,00,000 deposit with no maintenance charges. Corporate fees are on request.
How long is a sailing session for members?
Sessions last two hours, with one session per day. Extensions cost Rs. 1,500.