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Membership

Three ways to come aboard, whether or not you keep a boat at the dock.

Ways to Join

Pick the membership that fits your life on the water.

Regular Membership

Boat owners who require dockage

Full membership with access to a slip at the club. The home-on-the-river option for active boaters.

Initiation$1,470
Dues$105/mo

Associate Membership

Owners of trailered boats and paddle craft

For members who keep a trailered boat and want full involvement in club life without a permanent slip. Associate members may also store a canoe or kayak at the club.

Initiation$420
Dues$105/mo

Social Membership

Community members ashore

For those who love the community and events without keeping a powerboat at the club. All of the fun, none of the work. Social members may still store a canoe or kayak at the club.

Initiation$105
Dues$52.50/mo
How to Apply

Joining starts as a conversation.

Membership runs on sponsorship and a vote of the members, as it always has. Two current members sponsor your application, the membership elects new members by a two-thirds majority, and those elected pay a one-time initiation fee along with their dues.

The club sits on District waterfront, and applications from DC residents are highly preferred.

Inquire About Membership

We’ll share current dues and the initiation fee when you get in touch.

01
Reach out
Get in touch and tell us about yourself and your boat. Come by, meet members, and get a feel for the club.
02
Find two sponsors
Two current members sponsor your application and vouch for you to the club.
03
A vote of the members
New members are elected by a two-thirds majority vote of the membership.
04
Come aboard
New members pay a one-time initiation fee and their dues, then settle in at the dock and fly the burgee.
Common Questions

Good to know before you come aboard.

How do I join the Eastern Power Boat Club?
Joining starts as a conversation. Reach out, come by, and meet members. Two current members then sponsor your application, the membership elects new members by a two-thirds majority vote, and those elected pay a one-time initiation fee along with their dues. The club sits on District waterfront, and applications from DC residents are highly preferred.
What kinds of membership does the club offer?
Three. Regular membership is for boat owners who keep a boat in a slip at the club. Associate membership is for owners of trailered boats and paddle craft who want full involvement in club life without a permanent slip. Social membership is for community members ashore, with access to the club grounds and events. Both associate and social members may store a canoe or kayak at the club.
Do I need to own a boat to join?
No. Social membership is for people who love the community and the events without keeping a powerboat at the club. Social members may still store a canoe or kayak at the club.
How much are dues and the initiation fee?
New members pay a one-time initiation fee along with monthly dues. As of May 2026: regular membership is a $1,470 initiation fee and $105 a month; associate membership is $420 and $105 a month; social membership is $105 and $52.50 a month. Fees adjust 5% each May, so check with the club for current amounts.
Where is the club?
On the Anacostia River at 1301 Water Street SE, Washington, DC 20003, along Historic Boathouse Row near Capitol Hill.