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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 29 November 2004 |
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How to join
Eligibility for full membership depends on the candidate having completed a 1000-mile (minimum) non-stop passage between two ports by the shortest distance as skipper or crew in a craft of not more than 70 feet LOA. There is a class of Associate Membership for those not yet qualified but for whom a long passage is an ambition. On completion of the necessary miles promotion to full membership is automatic.
Qualifying for Membership of the OCC:
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Cruising contacts have traditionally been the basis of introduction to the Club for the majority of members.
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Applicants must be proposed by an ordinary member of the Club. However, if a proposer is not available, an application will be considered by the commitee if supported by a letter from some person of standing, such as a Flag Officer of a recognised Yacht Club, senior Naval Officer Consular Official etc.
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Qualification for Ordinary Membership consists of the completion of a port to port non-stop ocean passage of not less than 1000 miles as skipper or member of the crew in a craft of not more than 70 feet (21.3 metres) overall length.
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Ordinary members are entitled to display the Club's burgee.
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Candidates with a serious interest in cruising, who intend to complete a long distance passage but have not yet qualified, are invited to apply for Associate Membership of the Club.
- The Committee also welcomes enquires from those whose work, experience or particular area of interest enables them to participate and contribute towards the aims and purpose of the OCC.
- The club rules and by-laws can be found here.
Membership Form
The application for full or associate membership is available on 2 pages of A4 paper which can be obtained by clicking on Membership Form and printing from the new window. This is an Adobe Acrobat file and will require Adobe software to open.
Joining fee £50.00 (free for those under 30), Annual subscription £45.00 with reductions for various categories. A more detailed list of subscription rates are available here.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 27 January 2008 )
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