View of LDSC shoreline

Membership Information

Ottawa's Lac Deschênes Sailing Club is like going to the cottage for the day, right in the middle of the city. Look downriver and you'll see skyscrapers. Look upriver and take in the Gatineau Hills. You choose which way you want to go. (Okay, the wind might have some impact, but you get the idea!)

Registration for the 2026 sailing season is open for both new and returning members. The deadline for returning members is March 31, 2026 after which a late fee of $115.00 will apply. Our membership rates are still low at $563.59 + taxes for a full family membership and a steal if you are 30 years old or less at $214.41 + taxes.

Have any questions?  See our Frequently Asked Questions.

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Cooperative Commitment

The spirit, essence and history of LDSC is rooted in community and commitment. The day-to-day operations and its member services depend almost entirely upon members' volunteer efforts. Dock construction and maintenance, racing and training programs, social and special events, communications, publicity, membership, and routine administration are some of the many tasks performed by the members. By joining LDSC, you are committing to the spirit of a cooperative environment and to volunteer a bit of your time to help perform work duties as outlined in the membership form.

  • Voting: All members in good standing, aged 18 years of age and older, are entitled to vote at Club General Meetings and are eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors.
  • Volunteering: All members are expected to volunteer time towards the maintenance and operation of the club, unless the volunteer opt-out fee is paid ($255.98).
  • Space allocation for boats: Refers to wet or dry mooring, during the sailing season only, for one of the following: monohull sailboat, catamaran sailboat, keelboat (and dinghy), boardsail, canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Members may apply for space allocation for a second boat, if space permits. 
  • Initiation fees: A fee of $120.00 must be paid each of the first two years of Full privilege membership, even if the member previously held Young Adult or Crew level privileges. 
  • Pleasure Craft Operators Card: All members aged 18 years of age and older are expected to hold a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card before participating in any on-the-water activities.

Membership Categories

Membership Category Annual Fee Eligibility
Full $563.59
  • 1 or 2 adults aged 18 years of age or older who reside at the same address
  • Children of these adults aged 17 years of age or younger
  • Children of these adults aged 18 to 30 who are full time students and whose legal address is the same as the adults
Young Adult $214.41
  • 1 adult aged 18 to 30 years of age
Crew $244.34
  • 1 adult aged 18 years of age or older

  • Must provide the name of the Full Privilege Member on whose boat crewing will be done
Alumni $228.70
  • 1 adult who has held Full privileges for 10 years or more

 

Membership Privileges

  Privileges
Membership Category Sailing Clubhouse and Grounds Access Social Event Participation Space Allocation for One Boat Option to Purchase Space Allocation for Second Boat Initiation Fee
Full

Full sailing privileges

Club boat access may be purchased

 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Young Adult

Full sailing privileges

Club boat access may be purchased

 Yes Yes Yes No No
Crew Crewing privileges on any boat owned by another club member Yes Yes No No No
Alumni None Yes Yes No No No

 

The following additional privileges can be added to a membership:

  • Club boat use may be added to Full or Young Adult membership for $94.50.
  • Storage for a second sailboat may be added for $211.07.
  • Storage for a kayak, SUP, canoe, windsurfer, etc. may be added for $55.13.