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Frequently asked questions

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Q: HOW DO I JOIN A SAIL?
A: Click here and follow the instructions.

Q: WHAT IS THE MEETUP.COM WEBSITE?
A: Here is the link to our Meetup.com website: meetup.com/Lake-Michigan-Sailing-Club-com/
We use this as part of the sign up process and to keep all our members, events, and sails organized.

Q: WHY DO I NEED TO SIGN UP ON THE MEETUP.COM WEBPAGE?
A: It's where you will be able to sign up for events and sails, communicate with us, and see everything that is going on with our club.  

Q: HOW DO I RSVP TO EVENTS & TO SAIL?
A: You must sign up on our Meetup.com webpage, after which you will be asked to fill out a Temporary Guest Membership Application so that you can RSVP for our events and to go out sailing with us.

Q: HOW MANY TIMES CAN I SAIL AS A TEMPORARY GUEST MEMBER?
A: You can come out as our temporary guest up to three (3) times within the calendar year that you are approved.

Q: WHAT IS A REGULAR MEMBERSHIP?
A: A “Regular” membership is for one individual.  Regular members pay dues via a "Pay Annual Dues - Regular Membership" club event on Meetup.com.  The dues for a regular membership is $100 per year.

Q: WHAT IF I WANT MY FAMILY TO SAIL WITH ME?
A: A “Family” membership is open to persons who are members of a domestic unit living at the same address.  Families pay dues via a "Pay Annual Dues - Family Membership" club event on Meetup.com.  The dues for a family membership is $150 per year.

Q: HOW DO I JOIN THE CLUB IF I AM A BOAT OWNER?
A: Boat owners, follow the steps to joining, and you will be contacted to go over separate procedures for completing the sign up process.

Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I'M INVITED TO JOIN AS A PAID MEMBER & HOW DO I PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES & FEES?
A: If you are invited to join as a paid member you must PAY DUES to continue to sail with us. 
  • Regular members pay dues via a "Pay Annual Dues - Regular Membership" club event on Meetup.com. 
  • Families pay dues via a "Pay Annual Dues - Family Membership" club event on Meetup.com.​
  • See the Membership page, Step 4 for more detail.

Q: CAN I INVITE A GUEST TO GO OUT SAILING WITH ME?
A: Only paid members are allowed to invite a guest to go out sailing.

Q: HOW CAN I BRING A GUEST WITH ME?
A: If you have someone that would like to go out sailing with you, please have them “Request to join” on our Meetup.com webpage and follow the instructions to join.

Q: WHAT IF THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE THAT RSVP FOR A SAIL?
A: Paid members are given first chance on making an RSVP for a sail, with any openings left to be filled by temporary members.

Q: WHAT DO I BRING TO A SAIL?
A: Check out the What To Bring To A Sail list and review the Crew Checklist to prepare for your sailing event.​
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  • Home
  • Meetup
  • About Us
    • FAQs
    • Officers and Directors
    • Contact Us
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Join/Membership
  • Media
    • Photo Contest 2019
    • VIDEOS
    • 2019 Monthly Meetings
    • 2019 Social Gatherings
    • 2019 Early Season
    • 2019 Midseason July
    • 2019 Midseason Aug
    • 2019 Late Season
    • Photos From Prior Years
  • Events
    • What To Bring To A Sail
    • Duties for Sails >
      • Boat Captain Checklist
      • Crew Checklist
  • LINKS