Some of our CCC members spend much of their time on the same boat at the best rates, coming and going from our facilities as if they owned the boat, without any of the hassles associated with ownership. As they get familiar with a boat, the checkout process is smooth and efficient. Some of our CCC members know certain boats as well as our staff and that comfort level makes for spectacular cruising.
 

We understand that for many, sailing someone else's yachts just doesn't compare to the pride in owning and maintaining your own yacht. Being a member of the Cooper Cruising Club before you buy makes perfect sense. It can help prospective boat owners make informed decisions before such a major purchase - determining what features, makes and models will best suit your needs. Because you can turn the boat back to us and get back to your life, you might actually find ownership overrated.
 

The Cooper Cruising Club offers power and sailing yachts of all sizes - in fact, over 90% of the Cooper fleet is currently available to CCC members.
 

What about 'yacht leasing' or 'sharing' offered by other companies?

A Cooper Cruising Club membership is more flexible than other programs. The CCC allows you to sail many different types of yachts instead of only one. Your cruising dollars are redeemable on a variety of yachts.

Typically with yacht sharing/leasing you are restricted to one type of yacht and therefore are often competing with other people in the share for time on the boat. With the Cooper Cruising Club you have around 60 late model yachts ranging in size from 22 feet to 57 feet both power AND sail!

In addition, you may vary your group size and resulting yacht requirements - the CCC allows you to sail smaller boats when you have a small charter party and a larger boat when that is the need.

Are there other benefits to the being a member of the Cruising Club?

You bet!

• Members receive 15% off most Cooper courses.
• One day surcharges are waived. We are delighted to offer short bookings to our members without the normal upcharge for this privilege.
• Discount insurance rates available.
• No paperwork each time you cruise. The fleet works on a standard contract and your standing acceptance of those terms allows for simplicity.
• Express checkouts. As you get to know a particular vessel, you are able to get on the water faster on subsequent sailings.

How does the cruising club work?

Cruising Club members purchase cruising dollars which can be redeemed for time on our yachts. One hundred cruising dollars are purchased by the club member for $80 but can be redeemed for $100 (20% discount) worth of charter time.

Club members have three basic levels of membership to choose from:

• $400 per month ($4,800 per year), affords the member $6,000 worth of charter time.
• $500 per month ($6,000 per year), affords the member $7,500 worth of charter time.
• $650 per month ($7,800 per year), affords the member $9,750 worth of charter time.
• $800 per month ($9,600 per year), affords the member $12,000 worth of charter time.

We can also customize your payments to match your charter needs.

Initiation for the club is currently $899. These initiation fees go dollar for dollar to your cruising dollar account. So, $899 = $899 cruising dollars, then the monthly amounts moving forward have the built in discounts. Add to this the other benefits, and the savings add up to our best value for our best clientele.

Can I cancel my membership at any time? 

There is no obligation to stay in the club. Club members can cancel at anytime.*

* prior to cancellation, overdraft cruising dollar amounts must be cleared.

BASIC FLOTILLA INGREDIENTS:

1) FLOTILLA LEADER - The flotilla leader is there as a resource - available on the VHF and by phone.   Your fearless leader will keep an eye on the group like a shepherd tending their herd.  They are also there to help make sure your anchor is well set, grab a line and give a pointer when you are docking.  Flotilla leaders are generally available when you need some assistance.   They will also organize some of the shoreside activities normally associated with these events.



2) BASIC TRIP PLAN - While we have adjusted basic plans from time to time because of weather, there will be some great destinations along with  that old adage - more than half the fun is just getting there.

3) BRIEFING - Before departing, the flotilla leader will brief skippers and everyone interested on the route, destinations, navigational considerations, timing and a review of the most recent weather information.  For those who are new - think of this as cruising with the training wheels still on!



4) GREAT PEOPLE - From beginner to expert, flotillas attract a wide range of experience and mixing this allows for great learning and mentorship.  If you enjoy new experiences and meeting new folks - you're one of those great people welcome to join the next flotilla!



5) SPECTACULAR BOATS - Flotillas usually have enough experienced folks involved who know how to book the best boats.  A combination of owners, charterers, and club members participate with their boats.

6) FLAVOUR - There's usually some theme to the flotilla that - a treasure hunt at Easter, a jazz festival in the fall... a cool potluck dinner between great friends to wrap up the season each year in November - each flotilla has a flavour to allow you to pick your favourite!



ROCKING CHAIR APPROVED - when looking back at your life from your rocking chair, you definitely will give a THUMBS UP for time spent on these flotillas.

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Details of this cruise can be seen here.