Le Yacht Club – Beirut aspires to cultivate an exclusive community of distinguished individuals who embody exemplary leadership across societal, cultural and business spheres. United by a strong sense of social responsibility and a shared commitment to their community, its members are driven by a vision for a better Lebanon—championing excellence in fields where the country thrives, including tourism, hospitality, business, yachting and the arts.
Membership Types & Criteria
Founding Members
Founding Members are exclusively nominated and recommended by the BWD Board of Directors, forming the first circle of 100 distinguished individuals to join the Club. They benefit from privileged membership conditions and hold the right to elect and present their candidature to the Board of Governors.
Regular Members
Prospective Regular Members must be introduced by an existing member and seconded by another, both of whom must personally know the candidate. All Members, as well as the BWD Board of Directors, are authorized to propose new applicants. In the absence of a sponsor, candidates may submit a request to the Club Management, who reserves the right to accept or decline the application after checking with the Executive Board Members.
Corporate Members
Corporate Membership is offered to selected organizations, providing ten nominative memberships. Memberships are held under the company’s name and are transferable only upon prior written approval from company management, on a yearly basis.
Membership Categories
Single Membership
Single Membership is available to Founding, Regular and Corporate Members, offering full access to the Club’s facilities and services.
Couple Membership
Couple Membership is offered to Founding, Regular and Corporate Members who share a recognized family relationship. This category is linked to a primary membership and constitute two separate memberships. In the event of separation, the primary membership remains valid, while the secondary member may transition to an individual membership upon payment of the applicable difference.
Eligible Dependent
Eligible Dependents include children of Founding, Regular, and Corporate Members, aged between 18 and 28. They can use the Club’s facilities under a special membership, subject to applicable fees. They may also apply for a full membership by paying the difference in fee.
Membership Fees
Membership at the Club is granted on a lifetime basis. A new Member is required to pay a one-time, non-refundable and non-transferable joining fee, which provides access to all Club facilities and services. An annual fee is required starting from the second year after signing the invitation letter, covering the operations, upkeep and continuous enhancement of the Club and its facilities.