Join The BDA

To join the British Dragon Association please complete and send to us the direct debit forms, (separate forms for individual and boat memberships) which can all be accessed below.

PLEASE NOTE – THE MEMBERSHIP YEAR STARTS ON 1 APRIL. WE ASK YOU TO REGISTER WITH THE ONLINE SYSTEM AND ARRANGE PAYMENT OF YOUR DUES BY DIRECT DEBIT.

Please note that paying by any other means than a direct debit will incur additional cost as detailed below.

Please contact BDA Treasurer to request direct debit forms and online payment details

Bruce Boyd
Mobile No 07860 536343
Email: britishdragontreasurer@gmail.com

Both Individual Membership and Boat Fee Subscriptions may be made by direct debit, internet banking or cheque. Internet banking details are:

Annual Subscriptions

As agreed at the BDA AGM in January 2018 the membership structure and fees are as follows:

 Membership Fee

A subscription of £35 per member to be paid by direct debit on 31st March each year or on joining during the year. If the fee is paid any other way (i.e. by cheque, bank transfer or in cash) a £15 additional administration fee will be levied, thus totalling £50.

Boat Fee

All GRP and Cold-molded boats.
A subscription of £95 per boat to be paid by direct debit.  
If the fee is paid by any other way (i.e. by cheque, bank transfer or in cash) a £15 additional administration fee will be levied, thus totalling £110.

Classic Boats (traditionally built, wooden boats)

  1. Any Classic boat still competing in BDA or international regattas will need to pay £95 per boat. 
  2. Any Classic boat in commission and competing only in Club racing and/or Classic regattas, including the BDA’s Classic Championship will need to pay £50 per boat. 
  3. Any Classic boat that is laid up and/or not racing wil need only pay £20 per boat. 

Please note all of the above fees have to be paid by Direct Debit. If paid by any alternative means a £15 admin premium must be added to the boat fee and also the membership fee.

The boat fee is to be paid for each Dragon owned by a BDA member at 31st March each year

Or

The boat fee is to be paid for each dragon acquired during any year either by a BDA member, a non-owning member, or a new member.