How to join the OBC

Welcome to the OBC!

OBC is at the Hutchwilco Boat Show, Auckland, 15-18 May. Visit us in hall 4 for the Boat Show special - no joining fee, save $450

We are delighted that you are considering becoming a member of the Outboard Boating Club. Our members are very proud of our Club for which we actively encourage new membership. The application and joining process is an easy three step process:

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete a New Member Application Form (print here)
Attend at a New Member Orientation Evening (register here)
Undertake and pass a OBC Vessel Safety Inspection

Joining the OBC generally takes less than 3 weeks provided the steps above are attended to promptly.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION EVENING

The New Member Orientation Evening will inform you of the great facilities the OBC has to offer, how we would like you and all members to care for those facilities, and the safety standards we expect members to uphold while boating. Discussions will also briefly cover the history of the OBC and their various social functions many of which are family based.

Both new and returning members must attend.

New Members Evenings are on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 6:00pm (for one hour and a half).

VESSEL SAFETY INSPECTION

Before full membership is confirmed the following must be completed:

Vessel Safety Inspection Form: A list of the equipment required to be carried is shown in the link. (Or Launch Inspection Form, Jetski Inspection Form)
Skipper Safety Questionnaire: The questionnaire for the applicant to pass is based on the contents of 'Safety in Small Craft' copy of which is required for the Vessel Safety Inspection form. The completed and correctly answered questionnaire is to be handed to the Inspector on arrival
Trailer reversing competency: The applicant test is to ensure the trailer is able to reverse down the ramp within the ramp markings with the vessel then detached and recovered back onto the trailer.

The inspection process takes about 30 minutes and is carried out by qualified club members on a voluntary basis most Saturday mornings or Wednesdays by appointment.

Bookings can be made by contacting the OBC office on 09 522 0774. The club will not allow the applicant to launch their vessel from the ramp until the test and inspections have been completed and passed.

For applicants joining a vessel partnership the same tests and attendance at a new member night is still required. It is important that all the partners are aware of what and where the safety equipment is stored.

FEES

OBC has a very reasonable annual subscription fee which is paid annually in August/September. Like many clubs who provide high value facilities to members, there is an initial New Member Entrance Fee payable on joining the club. For the second and future years only the Annual Subscription Fee is payable. Please note the New Member Entrance Fee is not refundable on your leaving the club.

(All prices include GST)

New Member Entrance Fee: $450.00

(Your Entrance Fee is a contribution to the Club's outstanding facilities and availability to partake in the Club's numerous events.)

Annual Subscription Fee
Ordinary Member Category: $471.00
Total: $921.00
Family Member Category: $505.00
Total: $955.00

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

Ordinary Member - Sole skipper
Family Member - Partner/spouse and sons/daughters aged between 15-25 years of age who are permanently residing in the family home also skippers

Refer to the Club Rules and Bylaws for further clarification.

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