New Members
Carrington Boating Club welcomes new members who own a boat, who are simply interested in boating, or even just socialising with convivial others overlooking the serenity of the Brisbane River. As a member you will be able to attend our boating and social activities with other like-minded and friendly enthusiasts.
To become a member you will need to:
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Attend two monthly meeting. The first is to meet other members and introduce yourself. The second is when you will be voted in as a member. Monthly meetings are held on the first Sunday of the month, from 10 am - 11 am. We usually stick around for a bbq, working bee or kayaking trip after the meeting.
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Select your membership type. Full membership is for people who own registerable boats. Full members have voting rights. Associate membership is for everyone else. Associate members do not have voting rights.
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Fill out the membership application form and email it to the secretary (secretary@carringtonboating.club).
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Pay your annual membership fees (fee details can be found at the bottom of this page). Memberships run from 1 November each year.
If you would like to review the rules of association of incorporation (our constitution), you can find them here.
Current Members
The Management Committee for 2025
Commodore: Rob Meyer 0450 657 043
Vice Commodore: Eric Milgate
Secretary: Jeff Ram 0418 791 198
Treasurer: Tim Polson
Member’s Representative: Nick Newton 0412 711 487
If you are unable to attend a meeting and would like to participate in voting, please fill out the proxy form and return it to the secretary. If you would like to fill out a nomination form, it can be found here.
Fees
Membership Fees:
Membership fees are due on 1 November each year.
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Full membership annual fees are $120. There is a $50 once off joining fee.
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Associate membership annual fees are $75. There is no joining fee.
Boats at Club:
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Jetty moorings $52
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Buoy moorings $52
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Own means mooring $26
Payment is made in advance and is per calendar month. Part of the mooring fee is acknowledging the use of power, water, consumables, dinghy space, workshop, tools, storage etc, over and above that of members without a boat at the club.
FAQ: ‘If I don’t use the whole month I’ve paid for my boat, do I get my money back?’
Answer: ‘Unused full weeks will be refunded to members permanently relocating.’
Slipway Fees:
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Haul out $ 50 (includes up/down)
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First 14 days $ 10 per day, thereafter $ 15 per day
Club House Hire:
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Members: Nightly $ 100
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Non-members: Nightly $ 300
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Other times: $ 25 per hour
Bank Account Details
Carrington Boating Club
BSB 124 011
Acc 23149059
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