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Joining SGBA is an excellent way of getting out on the River Dart to enjoy the wonderful boating it has to offer. We also organises an active RYA training & social programme on and off the water.

Benefits of Membership:

• Access to the clubhouse including the clubroom (where you can unwind with a cuppa and enjoy one of the best views on the Dart), and changing rooms/toilets/showers.
• Use of the club's fleet of sailing dinghies, day sailers, kayaks, Canadian canoes, SUPs and rowing skiffs - both at events and privately (booked via our online booking system).
• Use of two club powerboats when not required for safety boat or course events, subject to suitable qualifications - for a fee per day / half day to cover fuel and contribute towards maintenance. Full details here.
• Access to RYA training courses in first aid, VHF, sailing and powerboats.
• Invitations to SGBA events throughout the year.
• Opportunities to join up with other members for informal sailing or boating trips and social events.
• Storage facilities for dinghies, tenders, kayaks and canoes for an annual fee (subject to availability).
• Secure lockers and outboard storage at the Clubhouse (subject to availability).
• Opportunities to contribute to the running of SGBA by volunteering for roles and to help at events.

Membership Types:

• Joint Membership: two adults living in the same household.
• Family Membership: two adults living in the same household and their children or grandchildren under the age of 18.
• Sole Adult Family Membership: one adult and their children or grandchildren under the age of 18.
• Individual Membership: one adult [concessionary subscription rates apply to Individual Memberships for the age groups 18-21 and 22-26]

The children or grandchildren of a Family Membership / Sole Adult Family Membership do not have to live in the same household as the adult(s).

We believe this covers the majority of family circumstances, but if your situation is different please contact us at membership@sgba.org.uk

Joining SGBA:

Click the "Apply for membership" button at the bottom of the screen. Have the following details ready:

1. Choose your membership category: Joint (£125), Family (£140), Sole Adult Family (£125), Individual (£110), Individual aged 18-21 (£30), Individual aged 22-26 (£55).
2. The membership year runs from 1st March. New members joining between 30th September and end of February will be charged the standard annual fee for their category, but this will automatically include the first full membership year (effectively gaining the winter months membership free). The amounts of the membership subscriptions for the coming season are published in December. If you join before the coming seasons rates are published you are charged the rate for the season just ending / ended. If you join after the coming seasons rates are published you are charged the new rate.
3. The names, email, mobile telephone number and home address of all adults in your membership. For family membership supply the names and dates of birth of children. If you wish to provide dates of birth for adults it will help us ensure we are catering for all age groups.
4. Whether you are applying to rent a space for a dinghy, kayak, canoe, tender, or outboard engine, or to rent a locker (there are waiting lists for some of these). If there is no available space you will be added to the relevant waiting list and wont be charged the annual storage fee(s) for the storage applied for. The 2025 storage charges for the membership year are as follows: boat park space £75, Six foot locker £55, Tender/Inflatable rack £50, Outboard rack £45, Kayak/Canoe rack £40. These charges are not offered on a pro rate basis if you join part way through the year - i.e. you pay the whole amount.
   Any questions email membership@sgba.org.uk

Once you have joined and paid your membership fee which includes club boat use, we will arrange to meet you for an induction and show you the club facilities and provide safety information. Following your induction you will then be able to book and take out club boats. Please read the details on the SGBA boat section. For details of upcoming inductions, please refer to the club calendar, or contact membership@sgba.org.uk

Please Note:

• SGBA has no car parking facilities. You can park at the public Millpond car park, but there is a £6 daily charge and the car park fills up quickly in the summer. Alternative parking may be found in the village, a short walk away. NB: There is no member vehicle access along the foreshore to the clubhouse or dinghy park.
• Please remember buoyancy aids must be worn at all times when using any SGBA club boat (including SUPs, rowing skiffs and power boats) and all club boat use must be booked in advance of use via the website.

Last updated 09:43 on 15 May 2025