Sea Star EcoCruising is a non-profit society. Every individual must become a Sea Star Member to access our services.
The annual Sea Star Membership can be seen as a service fee which supports the central operations of our volunteer non-profit society. It applies to everyone to gain access to our services, whether you are a one-time or frequent customer.
Our Membership is a valuable record of our impact and participation in the community, and provides support material to potential funders.
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Once you are a Sea Star Member, you can book a tour, charter or the water taxi, and (if you are a resident of Piers Island) gain access to the Piers Island Shuttle service by purchasing a minimum of one of our many presale pass options by May 31, 2024.
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After the purchase of a minimum of one punch pass you can choose to pay-as-you-go.
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Sea Star EcoCruising Society is supported by volunteerism, donations, special events, and by voting and non-voting members. Only titled owners on Piers Island are entitled to be voting Sea Star Members. All other Members are non-voting.
Sea Star Members can be proud knowing they are supporting an essential community transport service with their membership participation.
Benefits to the community are numerous, including:
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scheduled access to Piers Island for residents & their guests
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water taxi and touring connectivity to our local island communities
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a transport service for trades people, realtors, and utilities
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delivery partners with Thrifty Foods, other
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alternative emergency transport
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alternative green transport
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allows boaters to retire and still access their homes
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offers leverage for Piers Island lot insurance
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supports new skippers-in-training
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education and Salish Sea experience