Membership Leave Options
Taking Time Away From the Club
Life circumstances can change, and there may be times when active participation at Kelowna Yacht Club is no longer feasible.
Rather than resigning your membership, eligible members may apply for a membership leave. A leave allows members to step away from the Club while preserving the value of their membership and maintaining a pathway to return in the future.
For many members, a leave is a preferred alternative to cancellation when an absence is expected to be temporary.
Why Choose a Leave?
A membership leave allows eligible members to:
- Preserve the value of their membership
- Maintain a pathway for future reinstatement
- Return to the Club without paying a new initiation fee
- Avoid rejoining the Club as a new member in the future
- Take time away during periods of travel, relocation, health concerns, financial considerations, or other life changes
- May return before the end of their leave period if their circumstances change
Members who choose to cancel or resign and later wish to return to the Club must reapply for membership and will be subject to the initiation fee, membership requirements, and any waiting lists in effect at the time they rejoin.
One-Year Leave
The One-Year Leave is available exclusively to Regular Members who wish to take a temporary break from Club participation for the upcoming membership year.
This option may be appropriate for members who:
- Anticipate limited use of the Club in the coming year
- Are temporarily stepping away from boating
- Plan to travel or relocate for an extended period
- Expect to return to active membership in the future
Key Details
- Available to Regular Members only
- Valid for one membership year
- Does not require Board approval
- Subject to a $250 plus gst leave administration fee
- Must be requested before the applicable deadline
- Members may apply for reinstatement before the leave period ends if they wish to return early
- Must be applied for by October 31
Apply for a One-Year Leave
Special Leave
The Special Leave program is intended for members experiencing circumstances that make participation in the Club temporarily impractical.
Examples may include:
- Medical or health-related situations
- Family obligations
- Extended relocation
- Financial hardship
- Other significant life events
Because each situation is unique, Special Leave requests are reviewed individually and require Board approval.
Key Details
- Available to members in all membership categories
- This leave is for one (1) year with the option extending it annually for a maximum of four (4) years.
- Requires Board approval
- Subject to a $250 plus gst leave administration fee
- Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
- Additional information may be requested to support the application
- Members may apply for reinstatement before the leave period ends if their circumstances change
Apply for a Special Leave
Important Information
Application Deadline
To avoid renewal charges for the upcoming membership year, leave applications should be submitted by October 31.
Applications received after the renewal deadline may be subject to applicable renewal fees and membership policies.
Moorage
Members approved for either a One-Year Leave or Special Leave must relinquish any associated moorage privileges for the duration of their leave.
Returning to Active Membership
Members whose circumstances change may apply for reinstatement before the end of their leave period.
This flexibility allows members to return to active participation sooner than originally planned if their situation changes.
