Joining Us

DBA has the most comprehensive and helpful online resource available to people keen (or keen to be keen) on barges and continental boating. While we share some resources with the public, we are a members' club, with much more available if you join us.

To join us, complete the application form, then arrange payment of the membership subscription, as below. Once payment is received by the membership secretary, you'll be emailed details of how to log in to the web site to enjoy the full benefits of membership.

To renew a membership click here.  

Application Form

Membership Rates          

Increased on 1 April 2018 they are now:

The 'Family' supplement allows a second person to access the website,  Forum and Facebook group under their own name.  Blue Flag will only be posted to the main member - but the second member can download a copy. 

Payments

UK residents - Please pay by Direct Debit if possible to reduce our costs.
- If you have a UK bank account (much easier for us), download the Direct Debit form Post the form or scan and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rest of World - Credit card, Debit card or Wise (or otherinternational transfer system).

Credit Cards
 - Our Paypal account (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) will accept most credit cards, You do NOT need a Paypal account.  On the Paypal web page, look for a 'Pay by credit card' button and the No Thanks button, where it offers to create an account for you.  If there is a problem email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 - Note that if you pay online, it will still take a few hours for the membership secretary to confirm your membership, as above,

Wise 
-  Wise (was Transferwise) is one of several international money transfer systems used by DBA Members, which allow money to be easily and cheaply transferred to DBA in GBP at IBAN: GB52 LOYD 3094 0802 6759 78

Bank Transfer 
- For UK account holders: Sort code: 30-94-08, Account: 02675978.  
For non-UK account holders:  BIC: LOYDGB21124  IBAN: GB52 LOYD 3094 0802 6759 78
- Be aware that your bank may charge you a fee and that the payment may take a few days to come through.

Cheque (Only GBP cheques can be accepted.):  Make Cheques to 'DBA - The Barge Association' and send to: DBA, Cormorant, Spade Oak Reach, Cookham, Maidenhead, SL6 9RQ, United Kingdom.

Renewal

You will be emailed a few weeks before your subscription is due each year, on the anniversary of joining.   Please make sure your email address is up-to-date on My Details for you to receive this! 

If you pay by Direct Debit, your membership will be automatically renewed and you need to take no action.  

If you pay by credt card or cheque, you will need to log in, go to My Details and click on 'Pay Subscription'.

Lapsed Membership

If your subscription remains unpaid more than a month after it is due you will no longer have access to the web site or be able to post to the Forum.  

To renew membership after this, please arrange a subscription payment as above AND email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know.