# 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

One-Year Leave Application

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

Special Leave Application

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.

Reinstatement Application