membership
JOIN THE CLUB
Why Join Derby Motor Boat Club?
Situated on the River Trent at Sawley Cut close to the junctions of the River Trent with the River Soar, the Erewash Canal and the Trent-&-Mersey Canal making it ideal for excursions in all directions.
Even though technically on the Trent we are actually on a small section of canal known as Sawley Cut, which bypasses the weir at Sawley. We have lock gates above and below our moorings and so the level of water is controlled to a considerable degree. There is still some rise and fall depending on the water levels but nowhere near the variation that would occur if we were on the river.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Full Of Benefits
The club has 132 Moorings occupied by a variety of craft up to a maximum length of 40ft, however members are limited to a max length of 32.8ft for the first 2 years.
DMBC holds various events throughout the year including:
- General Musical Social Events in the Clubhouse
- Valentines Dinner
- Bonfire Night
- Christmas Dinner
DMBC also holds a Commodore’s Rally every 2 years, with various events and competitions taking place including:
- A large marquee housing a bar and a dance floor, with a band and a disco in the evenings.
- Various stands including Air Ambulance and RNLI with private sellers providing a variety of craft and gift items.
A Hurricane Fly Past on Saturday afternoon is a sight to be seen.
We also provide excellent facilities to our members within our secure gated compound including:
Electric Hook Up
Water Stanchions
Slipway
Use of the power washer
Paint Bay
Clubhouse
Toilet & Shower Facility
Childrens Play Area
Onsite Wi-Fi
the investment
Joining & Subscription Fees
New members pay a one-off, non refundable Joining Fee, which for the year 2025 is £1000. This is in recognition that new members are enjoying the facilities built up over past years paid for by previous members.
We use the income from Entrance Fees to further develop the facilities on the moorings.
The Annual Subscription for the year 2025 is £880. This is irrespective of the size of the boat. If you join during the year you will pay 75%, 50% or 25% of this figure depending on which quarter of the year you join. If you should leave during the year we refund part of your subscription depending on the quarter in which you leave.
Membership Fees are due on 1st January every year and must be paid by 31st January or you will risk suspension of your membership.
A notice with all of the necessary information for making payment and reminding you to pay is usually sent to every member during the previous December.
Annual Fee paid in person at the Club by cheque ONLY – Usually the second Sunday in January, you can pay the Secretary in the Clubhouse and collect your Membership Card.
Annual Fee by post – Send your completed forms and payment to the Secretary by post.
Annual Fee by on-line banking – Use the banking details shown with your reminder. Add your Surname and Mooring Number as the reference so your payment can be tracked.
Quarterly by Standing Order (This incurs a £15 charge) – Complete the Standing Order Form and send this by post to the Secretary along with a cheque for the first payment.
Ready to apply?
If you are ready to apply to become a member of DMBC, please start your application by clicking the button below. This will rediect you to a secure form where we will ask a series of questions that we require you to fill out in order to process your application.
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