Thank you for your interest in applying for membership to the Albany Yacht Club. Our history is rich and proud, dating back to 1873.

The Albany Yacht Club promotes safe and enjoyable boating while serving as a steward of New York’s inland waterways. The Club fosters fellowship, inclusiveness, and camaraderie among our members, their families and guests, the Mohawk-Hudson Yacht Council, and other boating organizations. We maintain a high standard of excellence in our operations and facilities to preserve the Club’s legacy for future generations.

As a proud working club, Albany Yacht Club also relies on the active participation of its members. In accordance with our bylaws, all members are required to complete a minimum number of volunteer hours each year. There are many ways to contribute, including helping prepare and serve dinners, assisting with events, cleaning and groundskeeping, performing maintenance and repairs, and supporting numerous other club activities. Volunteering is not only essential to the success of the Club, but also a great way to meet fellow members and become part of the AYC community.

1. Proposed applicant must complete and submit the application.
2. All fields on the application form are mandatory. If any field is not applicable please type "none" or "NA"
3. Proposed applicant must have two members as sponsors. The sponsors must complete and sign the Sponsor for Membership sponsor page.
4. Proposed applicant will have an interview with the Membership committee.
5. After membership approval, the application will be presented and read at the next monthly general membership meeting . (1st reading)
6. The application will then be posted for one month for all members/officers/board members to peruse and either accept or decline.
7. The application will be presented and read at the next monthly general membership meeting to be voted on. (2nd reading)
8. Once approved, the applicant will be notified and sworn in at the next monthly general membership meeting

During the application process, this application will be presented to the Flag Officers and Board of Governors of Albany Yacht Club.