Join Our Club

Our club is open to everyone and anyone who has an interest in sailing and traditional boat building. We are about inclusivity and diversity and are proud to have members from our all over the world - America, Poland, Spain, France, Germany, Egypt, UK, who moved to Galway city and wanted to immerse in its culture and maritime activities.

If you are interested in joining you need to complete our Hooker Skills Course first. This course runs frequently throughout the year so please book your place on the next available date.

If you have completed the course and now wish to join, please email Galway Hooker Sailing Club with the membership type you wish to have and we will send you on a payment link;

Our Membership Types

Single

  • €110 (includes €80 Club Development Contribution)

  • Over 18 yrs old on the 1st January of the year joining

  • Full voting rights

Family

  • €180 (includes €120 Club Development Contribution)

  • Couple and max 3 adult children, over 18 yrs old on January 1st of the year joining

  • Full voting rights

Non-Sailing

  • €30 (no Club Development Contribution)

  • Over 18 yrs old on January 1st of the year joining

  • Does not take part in club sailing activites

  • Full voting rights

student

  • €70 (includes a €40 Club Development Contribution)

  • Over 18 yrs old on January 1st of the year joining and in full time education

  • Full voting rights

associate

  • €70 (includes a €40 Club Development Contribution)

  • Over 18 yrs old on January 1st of the year joining and in long term unemployment and/or who have a disability

  • Full voting rights

TEMPORARY

  • €30

  • Over 18 yrs old and taking part in any one specific named event organised by the Club

  • Must abide by the rules of the Club and any other rules set out in the notice of the event

  • Temporary and valid only for the duration of the named event

  • No voting rights

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Terms and conditions

  • You must complete our Hooker Skills Course before joining on all our membership types with the exception of Temporary Membership

  • Membership fees are due on the 1st January and must be paid by March of that year.

  • The Club Development Contribution goes towards everyday running of our club - restoration costs, training and allows us to continue to build our fleet.