CORC was established more than 40 years ago to provide a collegiate structure and affordable approach for keen sailors to race and cruise a yacht in local and overseas waters. It is an ACT incorporated association, managed by a committee elected by its 26 Debenture Members. CORC is also affiliated with Australian Sailing, the national peak body.
Debenture Membership:
The Club’s yacht Namadgi 3 and related assets are paid for by members’ debentures. Running costs are covered by quarterly levies and sailing fees. The maximum number of debenture members is 26. The Club’s policy is to allow its members freedom of action when in charge of the yacht, relying on members to act with due regard to their own experience and competence.
Associate Membership:
Associate Members mostly comprise people who have an interest in purchasing a Debenture when one becomes available, or those who have sold their Debenture but still wish to maintain their association with the club. Associates pay a nominal annual fee.
How to get involved as an Associate:
In short, get to know the Debenture members and participate in club activities. Having some sailing experience might help; but enthusiasm, skills and knowledge in related areas, and a desire to learn will often count more.
Associates will have initial contact with at least two Debenture Members who have agreed to sponsor them in their application to join CORC. These sponsors can make introductions and give advice. Debenture members at times invite Associates to sail with them and so coming to the monthly Wednesday drinks/dinner, volunteering for boat working bees, and contributing to the club’s newsletter, are ways to become known and to learn more about the club.
Associate Members who wish to participate in sailing can also talk to the Booking Officer to about skippers looking for crew and indicate their interest. Associates can also review the CORC website and see what is being planned (i.e. cruise, delivery or regatta) and who is skippering Namadgi and at what time. Debenture and Associate Member contacts are available on the CORC website
If you would like to find out more about CORC, Namadgi 3 and how to become an Associate Member, or expand your sailing opportunities as an Associate, please contact us: