Membership

 Joining the Association

Membership of the association is open to all berth holders at Cobb’s Quay marina, Poole.

A joining fee of £10.00 is charged. Membership remains current whilst the member keeps a boat at Cobb’s Quay marina.

All members have the opportunity to serve on the committee and contribute to the associations activities.

If you are interested in joining the Association then please fill out our online membership application from. [click here]

When your application is received we will send you details of how to make the £10 payment.

We encourage new members to browse the Merchandise section of the site. A members burgee (and any other items required) can be ordered at the same time as your membership application is submitted.

The application form is in .pdf format. If you do not have Acrobat reader installed on your PC then click here to download the free viewer program.

There are a number of key benefits to membership:

1. Cruising in Company

  • Organised marina bookings and travelling together with others, with safety in numbers and sociability thrown in.

2. To learn from and help others

  • Help & advice about navigation, cruising, maintenance and other boat related matters.

3. Helping you to go further

  • Suggesting new places and helping you to know what to do next time

4. Information Exchange

  • Newsletter, a Facebook Forum and a Facebook page, access to CQBHA web site for cruising In company information, weather, reviews of activities and so much more.

5. Social Events

  • Opportunities for you and your family to join in on ‘Bar-B-Q’s or ‘boat trips’ and meet new friends.

6. Special Member Discounts

  • Discounts available from a variety of service providers.

7. Merchandise

  • Personalised clothing and accessories available at discounted prices.

8. MDL Liaison

  •  Important changes and concerns and issues are discussed with the marina management on behalf of members.

9. Communication with Official Bodies

  • Issues regularly discussed with Harbour Master & Local Authority.

10. End of Season Celebration

  • We always try, where possible, to have an end of season celebration of some sort. This has usually been held at Weymouth on our August Bank Holiday, end of season cruise.