Membership
Regardless of how you found us, membership is a relatively straight forward process. After deciding to apply, you will be invited to a Board of Governors meeting. We like to meet prospective members and get their views on sailing and how they can be a active, interested member. Regular memberships include both keelboat and centerboard boats. A completed application form with proper dues payment must be submitted before approval of membership will be granted. We usually have a waiting list for water space. We do require membership to be put on the water space list so many keelboat owners will join as associate member until space becomes available. Attach a written request for water space with you application. Membership is limited to boats less than 29 feet in length and weighing less than 6,000 pounds. Windycrest is a "do it yourself" club, membership is reduced by 50% when you earn work party credit at the annual work party. Associate members use the club but do not own boats. Most associate members are in the training programs or crew on regular members boats. We also have Racing, Special, and Sustaining memberships. Contact the Vice Commodore for more information about various levels of membership, slip and mooring availability, fees, or any other questions you may have about Windycrest.

Activities
You will find Windycrest a very active sailing club. We stay busy with an extensive schedule of events running from March through November. Below are a some of the regular activites to get involved with. Club Centerboard and Keelboat Racing: Series racing for both one-design and handicap racing (portsmouth). Holiday long distance races. Annual MS Charity Regatta. Windybowl regatta for juniors. WindyCup - the all club championship. Championship Events: US Sailing championships and ladder events. National, regional, and district regattas. Central States Sailing Association Regattas: Annual spring regatta, CSSA junior and women's regattas. Training Programs: Learn to sail program for kids 8 to 18 years old. Adult men's and women's training programs. Taught by US Sailing/Red Cross certified instructors. Cruises and Raft-Ups: Sunset sailaways, overnight excursions, restaurant visits, sandy beaches, wildlife watching, enjoy it all at your own pace. Brunches and Theme Parties: Memorial & Labor day brunches, Luau, Oktoberfest, Chili-cookoff, and more! Pot Luck Dinners and Beach Parties: Fun informal get togethers for members and their guests. Fleet Meetings and Activities: Trade ideas and tips for sailing your class of boat. Share in fleet projects, race committees, and in the camaraderie of others with like interests.

Facilities
While you won't find a restaurant, bar, or fancy clubhouse, you will find superb facilities that enhance your sailing activites: 104 slips on 4 docks; 134 centerboard trailer spaces; 25 moorings, 4 dinghies to use; 20 dry-sail keelboat spaces; 48 space boardboat dock; centerboard tie-up dock; 3 boat wide launching ramp; 5 club owned power boats; 12 boat Sunfish/Laser training fleet; 20 boat Opti/Sabot training fleet; 6 boat Club 420 training fleet; hydro-hoist boat lift for member use; mast raising device; 2 level Pavilion; modern shower house; primitive camping area; trailer storage area; travel trailer/rv parking area; ample parking; full time facilities manager, and security gate.