Membership Application

Ahoy Applicant!

Eastern Power Boat Club, established in 1905, is one of America's oldest boat clubs, with a proud heritage and history within Washington DC's boating community. We are a private social club, not just a marina.

The important distinction is that we are a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster the boating community and promote the good of the club, not to make money. We are a membership-owned, self-managed organization who all chip in for the good of the club. Our members are expected to lend their services, skills, and labor to the club and to be part of a community, not just a place to store a boat. As such, we consider new membership very carefully to make sure that new members are a good fit and will advance the collective good of the club.

Our Application Process

First, be sure to talk to someone at EPBC to confirm we're accepting applications. No point in going through the process if we don't have space available for you.
Fill out this form completely and submit it along with the application fee (the fee is fully refundable if you are not accepted into the membership for any reason).
Once we accept your membership application, we will invite you to a monthly membership meeting. You'll be asked to introduce yourself, and the members may ask you to expand on information within this application. You're free to ask us questions as well! We really would like to get to know you, so the more of a dialogue we can have, the better it is for everyone.
After that initial read-in, our membership committee will check references, do their due diligence, and may ask you additional questions. At a minimum, you'll need to provide sufficient documentation on your vessel and submit it for inspection by our Measurer (the person responsible for making sure we only accept seaworthy boats that meet our minimum requirements).
At the following monthly meeting, members will be given a chance to ask any additional questions, followed by a membership vote. You should be present at the meeting, but you will be excused during the actual vote.

Things We Look for in a New Member

Someone who has a working, well-maintained boat that is in good condition and compatible with available slips
Someone who has the experience, capacity, and resources to keep their vessel in good working order
Someone who wants to be part of a social community and not just a slip holder
Someone who can contribute to the club beyond paying their dues, be that work time (at least 3 hours of which is required each month), special trades or skills, or other contributions valuable to the club
Someone we can all get along with and enjoy being around

Fees and Dues

Please see our schedule of fees, as they are subject to change. Ask your sponsor or write to hello@easternpowerboatclub.com for the current schedule.

Personal Information

We only accept individual memberships, not joint, family, corporate, or organization memberships. Friends and family are of course welcome to be part of our community, but when it comes to club business, only the named member has standing. A background check is run pending final membership approval; the information it needs is collected separately by the membership committee, not through this form.

Full nameEmailPhoneAddressOccupationDate of birth

Primary Vessel Information

Please also email extensive, detailed, close-up pictures and videos of your vessel to hello@easternpowerboatclub.com, along with a copy of your survey and insurance.

Boat nameActual name on titleMakeModelYearWhen did you acquire the boat?LOA / beam / draftHull numberDate of last survey (attach; if more than 5 years old, a new one is needed pending acceptance)Current location of boatDo all engines run fine? (If not, explain. If so, please provide video of your boat under way.)DC written insurance company, policy number and expiration date (please provide a copy)

Boating Experience

Describe your boating experience in detail: boats owned, bodies of water navigated, maintenance work you do yourself, any training or certifications you hold. In short, convince us you're an experienced boater who knows what it takes to own and maintain a boat.

References

List two personal or professional references with name, phone, email, and the nature of your relationship or experience together. At least one must be from the management of the club or marina where your boat is currently kept.

Reference #1Reference #2

EPBC Sponsors

Two existing members in good standing must sponsor your application for it to be considered. If you don't know anyone, ask to be introduced to someone, get to know them, and convince them you would be a good member so that they will make your case to the rest of the membership.

Sponsor #1Sponsor #2

Understandings and Obligations

Type your initials next to each statement.

I have read and understood the Constitution & Bylaws and the Standing Rules and agree to abide by them at all times.

I understand this is a working club where everyone pitches in beyond just paying their dues, and that I will contribute my time, energy, and resources on a monthly basis for the good of the club.

I understand that it is my obligation to maintain my boat to keep it in good running condition and good appearance at all times. I know that to be an expensive, time-consuming, and often frustrating task, but it is my duty and responsibility to the rest of the membership to do so.

Signature

Draw your signature (optional)

Type your full legal name to sign

By submitting, you agree to conduct this transaction electronically and confirm the information given is true and complete. Furnishing false or misleading information is grounds for rejection or termination of membership.

Give the application fee (a check made out to "Eastern Power Boat Club") to your sponsor at EPBC. Your sponsor will present your application to the membership committee, who then decides whether to accept your application, ask for more information, or reject it. Either way, we will reach out to notify you of your status and next steps.