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Boating Traditions: America’s 100 Oldest Yacht Clubs

The development of yacht clubs in the 1800s is an important chapter of our boating and marina history in the U.S.—and tells us much about the country’s early yearning for nature and community.

The birth of organized boating, rowing, and sail-racing clubs in our country took place in the 1800s and many of these early yacht clubs are still in operation today.

If you’re a sailor, oarsman, or boater, you’re probably familiar with many yacht clubs around the country—but do you know which U. S. yacht clubs have the pedigree to lay claim to being the country’s oldest?

The first time I heard the phrase yacht club was during a weekend at our family camp on a lake in the Northern Tier of New York State, just outside Adirondack Park. As a boy, most of my weekends there were spent fishing, swimming, and boating, and at the neighboring marina I heard sailing stories about the St. Regis Lake Yacht Club, founded in 1897. (Not on the list here, it’s the 156th oldest yacht club in America.) I was and still am a powerboater—learning boating back then in an aluminum boat with a 7 1/2-hp outboard—but I was fascinated by the sailing stories I heard dating back to the turn of the 20th Century in New York’s Franklin County.

At Dockwa, our loose definition of a yacht club is:

• Usually membership-owned and controlled by a board;
• Can be exclusive, but many no longer are;
• Can specialize in many different types of activities such as sailing, racing, cruising, and kids’ programs;
• They do not always have paid employees and might be volunteer-based. 

Many yacht clubs nationally use Dockwa as their dockage reservation-and-booking platform or for marina management. So recently we had some fun office chatter—because we all work remotely, it was actually digital direct messaging office chatter—about which of the country’s yacht clubs have been around the longest.

Without further ado, and giving a shout-out to International Burgee Registry , here is the list of the 100 oldest yacht clubs in the United States, in chronological order of their founding from one to 100, with links to those still operating.

#1 Narragansett Boat Club , RI — 1838

#2 Detroit Boat Club , MI ( shown below ) — 1839

#3 New York Yacht Club , RI — 1844

Fun fact : The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) launched on July 30, 1844, when John Cox Stevens invited eight friends to his yacht Gimcrack , anchored in New York Harbor. The nine who met formed the NYYC and Stevens became its first commodore. Members then departed on a yacht cruise to Newport, beginning the historical connection between the NYYC and Newport, RI.

#4 Mobile Yacht Club , AL — 1847

#5 biloxi yacht club, ms — 1849, #6 pass christian yacht club , ms — 1849, #7 southern yacht club , la — 1849, #8 springfield yacht club , ma — 1850, #9 carolina yacht club , nc — 1853, #10 hoboken yacht club, nj — 1856, #11  brooklyn yacht club , ny — 1857, #12 jersey city yacht club, nj — 1858, #13 buffalo yacht club , ny — 1860, #14 neenah-nodaway yacht club , wi — 1864, #15 carteret boat club — 1865.

‍ currently Raritan Yacht Club , NJ

#16 Riverton Yacht Club NJ — 1865

#17 toledo yacht club , oh — 1865, #18 williamsburgh yacht club , ny — 1865, #19 atlantic yacht club , ny — 1866, #20 boston yacht club , ma — 1866, #21 palisades boat club , ny — 1866, #22 detroit yacht club , mi ( shown below )— 1868.

#23 New York Athletic Club Yacht Club, NY — 1868

#24 south boston yacht club , ma — 1868, #25 bunker hill yacht club, ct — 1869, #26 new hamburgh yacht club , ny — 1869, #27 oshkosh yacht club , wi — 1869, #28 portland yacht club , me — 1869, #29 san francisco yacht club , ca — 1869, #30 fishers island yacht club , ct — 1869, #31 savannah yacht club , ( shown below ) ga — 1869.

#32 Eastern Yacht Club , MA — 1870

#33 lynn yacht club, ma — 1870, #34 manhattan yacht club , ny— 1870, #35 milwaukee yacht club , wi — 1870, #36 beverly yacht club , ma — 1871, #37 new jersey yacht club — 1871, #38 north shore yacht club , ny — 1871, #39 seawanhaka yacht club , ny — 1871, #40 toms river yacht club , ny — 1871, #41 old club yacht club, mi — 1872, #42 santa barbara yacht club , ca — 1872, #43 st augustine yacht club , fl — 1873, #44 albany yacht club, ny — 1873, #45 hudson river yacht club, ny ( shown below ) — 1873.

#46 Knickerbocker Yacht Club, NY — 1874

#47 lake geneva yacht club , wi — 1874, #48 perth amboy yacht club, nj — 1874.

‍ currently Raritan Yacht Club

#49 Quincy Yacht Club, MA — 1874

#50 chicago yacht club , il — 1875, #51 duxbury yacht club, ma — 1875, #52 rhode island yacht club , ri — 1875, #53 savin hill yacht club , ma — 1875, #54 varuna yacht club, ny — 1875, #55 florida yacht club , fl — 1876, #56 bristol yacht club , ri — 1877, #57 great salt lake yacht club , ut— 1877, #58 new bedford yacht club , ma — 1877, #59 rochester yacht club , ny — 1877, #60 marblehead yacht club , ma — 1878.

‍ founded as Marblehead Boat Club

#61 Cleveland Yachting Club , OH — 1878

#62 monmouth boat club , nj — 1879, #63 yonkers yacht club , ny — 1879, #64 larchmont yacht club , ny — 1880, #65 old dominion boat club , va — 1880, #66 chelsea yacht club , ny — 1881.

‍ founded as Carthage Ice Yacht Club

#67 Oswego Yacht Club , NY ( shown below ) — 1881

#68 Yale Corinthian Yacht Club , CT — 1881

#69 narragansett yacht club, ri — 1882, #70 beach haven yacht club, nj — 1882, #71 raritan yacht club , nj— 1882, #72 american yacht club , ny — 1883, #73 carolina yacht club, sc — 1883, #74 fort schuyler club yacht squadron , ny — 1883, #75 harlem yacht club , ny — 1883, #76 minnetonka yacht club , mn — 1883, #77 onondaga yacht club , ny — 1883, #78 winthrop yacht club , ma — ( shown below ) 1884.

#79 Quannapowitt Yacht Club , MA — 1884

#80 the american yacht club , ma — 1885, #81 bar harbor yacht club , me — 1885, #82 corinthian yacht club , ma — 1885, #83 inter-lake yachting association , oh— 1885, #84 newburgh yacht club, ny — 1885, #85 sandy bay yacht club , ma — 1885, #86 shattemuc yacht club , ny — 1885, #87 annapolis yacht club , md — 1886, #88 chelsea yacht club , ma — 1886, #89 corinthian yacht club of san francisco , ca — 1886, #90 ischoda yacht club , ct — 1886, #91 put-in-bay yacht club , oh — 1886, #92 red dragon canoe club , nj — 1886, #93 san diego yacht club , ca — 1886, #94 shelter island yacht club , ny — 1886, #95 biscayne bay yacht club , fl ( shown below ) — 1887.

#96 Cedar Point Yacht Club , CT — 1887

#97 housatonic boat club, ct — 1887, #98 lake champlain yacht club , vt ( shown below ) — 1887.

#99 Quaker City Yacht Club , PA — 1887

#100 volunteer yacht club , ma — 1887, you can also find many of these marinas on marinas.com for easy access to information about hours, contact phone number, address, and more..

LIST SOURCE: Burgees.com. See the entire list of America’s oldest yacht clubs by clicking here.

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The Santa Barbara Yacht Club Turns 150 Years Old!

SANTA BARBARA—The Santa Barbara Yacht Club was founded in 1872 and will celebrate its 150-year anniversary in 2022. Beginning in January and continuing throughout the year, the club will host events and races to commemorate its history, achievements, contributions, and national and international involvement in the sport of yachting. The Santa Barbara Yacht Club is the second oldest yacht club on the Pacific Coast. As of now, the only concrete date for the events is the opening day celebration on April 2 and 3.

The other events planned for the 2022 celebration include:

• The unveiling of a bronze plaque, at the club entrance, recognizing its 150-year history.
• Hosting the Club’s Opening Day events and activities over two days, April 2 and 3.
• The Blessing of the Fleet event which is held in the harbor and is open to the public.
• A sailboat race series of five races scheduled throughout the year.
• An event to recognize and honor the Staff Commodores. There are 112 known

Commodores of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, of which 22 are alive. There has been one

Honorary Commodore, in 1925 Major Max Fleschmann was made Honorary Commodore

for his efforts to build the harbor breakwater, both financial and personal commitment.

• A yacht club history display at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.
• A professional video production about the yacht club, sailing and contributions to the
• A “Tall Ship” arrival and celebration highlighting the yacht club’s contribution to youth

For more information regarding updates to the dates on the itinerary, please email [email protected] .

SBYC prides itself on the growth it has seen over the last 150 years thanks to the membership that is dedicated to promoting yachting activities, preserving maritime tradition, and serving its members’ social and recreational needs while being mindful of the needs of the community, according to a statement made on the SBYC website. The club is currently under a major renovation and remodeling project that will prepare the club to carry on its mission for the future. Once completed, the clubhouse will be ready to continue providing pleasurable yachting experiences.

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Thirty years earlier, Shelter Cove and Old Town were known as Whaler’s Cove, a favorite rendezvous point for whaling vessels in the 1840s. In 1848, the United States Navy built a sawmill and dry dock there to supply and repair the Pacific Steamship fleet, which would be the beginning of the area’s long history of boat- and ship-building. When the Navy moved its  shipyard to Mare Island in 1852, the area fell into neglect and disrepair. Further north, New Town Sausalito began to thrive, especially after the North Pacific Coast Railroad began operations in 1874.

Though short-lived, the PYC made quite a splash in San Francisco Bay yachting circles during the 1880s and early ’90s. Sausalito News and San Francisco Call articles from the period covered races sponsored by the PYC and events such as the opening day celebrations in May every year. Some club members lived on “The Hill” in Sausalito, but many ferried over from their homes in San Francisco for lavish gatherings and “boat-hopping,” dinner dances and tug-boat parties across the bay and back. The PYC had many illustrious members and some fine boats, but dark clouds began to appear on the horizon for the club in the early 1890s.

Fewer than half of the PYC’s members were “subscription” members, who paid annual dues, while the rest were “lifetime” members, who didn’t contribute any funds at all. Their membership was also not the most diligent and enthusiastic of sailors — news articles often criticized the club for failing to enter boats in regattas or not following through with planned races of their own. A scathing San Francisco Call article in October 1898,stated, “The Pacific Yacht Club … has suffered from a superfluity of officers and a deficiency of yachts. … But the failure of the Pacifics … prove that yachting is not a rich man’s sport in San Francisco Bay. … Owners of handsome, expensive yachts manifest less club spirit than the owners of moderate-sized or small craft.”

Owing more than $20,000 in principal and interest, the PYC’s land and assets were sold out of foreclosure in 1899 to the Spreckel brothers, one of whom, ironically enough, was John D. Spreckels, a member and former president of the yacht club.

History Watch is written by Scott Fletcher, a volunteer at the Marin History Museum,  marinhistory.org . Images included in History Watch are available for purchase by calling 415-382-1182 or by email at [email protected].

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Ventura Yacht Club

Ventura yacht club is a full service facility located in california, between santa barbara and malibu, on the west side of ventura harbor ☞ 34° 14' 43" ☞ -119° 15' 54".

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Be sure to follow our Facebook page and Instagram feed to see great images of our cruises to the Channel Islands, and Races hosted here in Ventura. Tag your activities with us #venturayachtclub to be featured on our web site!

Founded in 1938, Ventura Yacht Club is the oldest yacht club in Ventura County and one of the more unique clubs in the United States. VYC is a full service facility located on the west side of Ventura Harbor between the Ventura Harbor Village and the Channel Islands National Park headquarters. VYC owns and operates a 91 slip marina for members and maintains a spacious 240-foot guest dock for members and visitors with yacht club reciprocity. The club also has a two-ton hoist and dry storage spaces for trailerable boats up to 30 feet. VYC offers a wide variety of boating activities, social events, weekend dining and even a youth program that has introduced hundreds of youngsters to the sport of sailing.

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Our youth sailing program is open to 8-18 year old kids in the summer for week-long sailing classes from June to August. You don't have to be a member of the club to sign your kids up. Space is limited, so get your registration forms in the Spring so you can enroll your junior sailors!

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Vyc marina slips, ventura yacht club cruises, vyc junior sailor graduates, our mission: to support and promote the safe enjoyment of recreational boating, and teach boating skills to the young people in our community..

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John sugden, dwight rowe, rear commodore, watch a tall ship glide gracefully into ventura harbor...., ventura's nautical history - both commercial, and recreational - has a rich and colorful heritage.

Since 1938, Ventura Yacht Club has played an active role in supporting safe, fun, community-based enjoyment of recreational boating.

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The Catalina Island Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most unique yacht clubs in Southern California, with a history rich in the lore and tradition of the Island.

In 1893, the Banning brothers, original owners of the Island, formed the first yacht club on the Island, the Catalina Yacht Club, primarily for the use of Islanders like themselves. For reasons unknown, the Club failed, and it was a decade later, in 1903, that boating residents of the Island attempted another organizing effort; this time founding the Sophia Yacht Club on the approximate site of the present Club. SYC’s purpose was to provide a dinghy landing and gathering point for boat owners, and the Club was apparently quite active until the great fire of 1915, which razed the town and its bayside facilities.

Fortunately, the Sophia Yacht Club pilings were spared, and for several years, the area was used as a temporary mooring site for boat repairs and as a primitive dinghy landing. Then, in 1924, Tuna Club members Art Sanger and James Jump, yielding to the imploring of their wives, decided that the Island needed a social club to complement the Tuna Club’s emphasis on sport and trophy fishing. They turned up thirty yachtsmen willing to pay the $100 initiation fee and dues, plus $400 on a promissory note, for improved marital relations with their hitherto neglected wives. Hollywood legends became frequent members of the Club. These included James Cagney, Johnny Weismuller, Darryl F. Zanuck, Walter Huston, Tom Mix, world famous violinist Jascha Heifetz and many more.

Catalina Island Yacht Club has plaques to recognize Hollywood Stars that were Members of the Club. In addition to names above Ed McMahon, Steve Skinner, & Milton “Shorty” Rogers were Members. Ed was most famous as Johnny Carson’s side kick and announcer on The Tonight Show. Steve produced 1,000 hits including the ABC News. Shorty was one of the principal creators of West Coast Jazz. George Schlatter was a member and a longtime producer in Hollywood.  One of his many major hits was “Laugh In”.

On August 24, 1924, the Catalina Island Yacht Club held its first Opening Day in its newly completed clubhouse, under the leadership of Commodore Jump. The Club has operated continuously ever since, except for a brief period during the war years of 1942-45, when it was occupied by the Merchant Marine and used as a training facility. The Club was returned to its Membership in late 1945. The Club presently numbers approximately 180 Members, many of whom own moorings in Avalon Harbor. There is an active year-round social calendar, with emphasis on the Cruising Season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Club is a member in good standing of the Southern California Yachting Association, and the Southern California Cruiser Association.

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The Catalina Island Yacht Club brings boaters to a historic clubhouse located in a world-renowned destination. Our mission is to provide our yachting members a comfortable and attractive facility where they and their families can relax, socialize and nurture friendships. We pursue our mission through the effort and generosity of our members and by our dedication to the preservation and enhancement of our unique home in Avalon. We will always be a friend and advocate of Avalon and a protector of Catalina Island.

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Southwestern yacht club is one of the largest, oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs in san diego, california.  , explore southwestern yacht club, beacon of light fundraiser.

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SWYC has an unmatched location in a beautiful Point Loma residential area within the Shelter Island Yacht Basin.  There are nearby walking trails, restaurants and boating services, plus quick access to San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean from our docks.  With incredible Point Loma and San Diego Bay vistas, SWYC also boasts a beautiful, state-of-the-art yachting clubhouse and facilities which were refurbished in 2010.

Southwestern Yacht Club believes in giving back to the community. The Benefit on the Bay Events (Gala, Race with post-race BBQ, and Anglers Tournament) are annual fundraising events with all proceeds benefiting a worthy San Diego foundation. SWYC is proud to support several community events including the Junior Foundation (providing scholarships for youth sailing programs), the White Sea Bass Release Project and other charitable programs.

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11 Most Exclusive Yacht Clubs in America

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In the quest to discover the epitome of maritime luxury and distinction, the search for the Most Exclusive Yacht Clubs in America takes center stage. Owning a yacht is not merely a symbol of opulence; it is the initial stride towards securing a coveted position within the global elite. Yet, within this realm, it is widely acknowledged that membership in a prestigious yacht club holds equal, if not greater, significance than yacht ownership itself.

Consider the tale of Roman Abramovich, renowned for possessing one of the world's most opulent private jets and the most lavish yacht. Astonishingly, even these credentials failed to secure him entry into the inner sanctum of the British elite, who maintain their exclusivity with unwavering resolve. British yacht clubs, with their hallowed traditions, have long been revered as bastions of exclusivity. An example that stands out is the Royal Yacht Squadron, the world's most esteemed yacht club, which only admitted women as members in 2013, exemplifying the enduring barriers to entry even in the face of societal progress. Remarkably, this exclusivity extended even to Her Majesty the Queen, their patron, who, despite her regal association with the club, was not granted membership.

To identify the Most Exclusive Yacht Clubs in America, we embarked on a meticulous journey. Beginning with a thorough examination of the Platinum Clubs of America's esteemed listing of the finest yacht clubs in the United States, we elevated select candidates by acknowledging their triumphs in prestigious yachting events, including the illustrious America's Cup and the Resolute Cup, often hailed as the unofficial club championship of America in yachting. The culmination of our pursuit presents you with the ultimate showcase of yacht club exclusivity on American shores.

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11. Southern Yacht Club

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Founded: 1849

Southern Yacht Club suffered greatly from the Hurricane Katrina. The club house was severely damaged by the fire that broke during the storm and it had to be demolished. Unfortunately, a large number of priceless yachting artifacts were lost in the process. Still, the club survived and in 2009, the members celebrated 160 years since its founding. The club played an important role in New Orleans’ social life throughout its history and continues to do so. Southern Yacht Club organizes the Race to the Coast, one of the oldest yachting regattas in the Western hemisphere. Its members won 4 golden medals in the Summer Olympics for the United States.

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10. Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Location: Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan Founded: 1914

Founded by the group of 25 sailing enthusiasts in 1914, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is located on the shores of Lake St. Clair. Its clubhouse, designed by Guy Lowell, is listed on National Register of Historic Places. Unfortunately, Lowell didn’t get to see his creation, since he died at sea before the building was finished. The most prominent feature is the 187-ft bell tower, which doubles as the radio far for sailors on Lake St. Clair. In 1997, in a survey among the managers of the yacht clubs across the United States, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club was named Number One Yacht Club in America.

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9. Palm Beach Yacht Club

Location: Palm Beach, Florida Founded: 1890 (re-chartered 1911)

What started as a local association of enthusiasts to promote sailing on Intracoastal Waterway soon developed into one of the best yachting clubs in America. Among other amenities it offers to the members, Pal Palm Beach Yacht Club takes great pride in their restaurant, which won several prestigious international awards, like the Epicurean International Award, limited to just 100 restaurants on the planet.

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8. Chicago Yacht Club

Location: Chicago, Illinois Founded: 1875

The Great Lakes offer some of the best freshwater sailings in the world and Chicago Yacht Club is taking full advantage of that fact. It hosts annual Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, which brings more than 3,000 sailors from the entire country to the shores of Lake Michigan and Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. Although often teased by the other clubs about their lack of saltiness, members of Chicago Yacht Club are very proud of their club and its achievements. Among notable members are Robert Halperin and William Parks, the bronze medalist from the 1960 Olympics.

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7. Annapolis Yacht Club

Location: Annapolis, Maryland Founded: 1886

Annapolis, America’s Sailing Capital, is a home to a several yachting and boating clubs, but the premier spot goes to the Annapolis Yacht Club. Among other races, the club organizes the traditional Annapolis to Newport race, one of the most iconic races in America’s yachting history. Although the effects of a devastating fire that ravaged the clubhouse in 2015 are still visible, club’s 1600-strong membership body has come together to mend the disaster.

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6. Newport Harbor Yacht Club

Location: Newport Beach, California Founded: 1916

Newport Harbor Yacht Club is one of the several premier clubs on the West coast. The club played a vital role in the development of Newport Beach throughout its history. Its clubhouse, built in 1919, is considered as one of the most important local landmarks and is one of the oldest clubhouses on our list. Despite several enlargements and reconstructions, it struggles to offer top notch service to the club’s members and plans for a new one are under development. In 1986, the club sent a crew to try and qualify for the next year’s America Cup, but unfortunately, they lost to the San Diego’s boat, which eventually won the Cup.

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5. Carolina Yacht Club

Location: Charleston, South Carolina Founded: 1883

Located in the beautiful historic setting of Battery in Charleston’s downtown, Carolina Yacht Club looks like Scarlett O’Hara will come in any second accompanied by Captain Butler. The fact that the clubhouse is in the old cotton factor’s office, with Greek columns on the waterfront, only reinforces the impression of the Old South. Members like to boast that their club has the best yachting facilities on the East Coast. While there are quite a few clubs that would disagree, Caroline Yacht Club’s location with the access to Charleston Harbor is certainly among the best in the nation. It is one of the reasons for its high placement on our list of 11 most exclusive yacht clubs in America.

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4. San Diego Yacht Club

Location: San Diego, California Founded: 1886

San Diego Yacht Club is one of the most prominent clubs in America’s yachting history. Its crews and boats won the America Cup two times, making it the only America club besides New York Yacht Club to take home the much-coveted Auld Mug. In their third attempt, they lost to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in 1995. It is also the original home of the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup, a prestigious regatta held annually since 1904. In order to provide its members with an excellent service, San Diego Yacht Club employs over 100 people in its clubhouse. The club runs one of the most successful youth programs in the country, which has a great appeal to members and wannabe members with kids.

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3. The San Francisco Yacht Club

Location: Belvedere, California Founded: 1869

Founded in 1869, San Francisco Yacht Club is the oldest yachting club on the West Coast. The clubhouse was moved several times, until it finally settled in its current location, in Belvedere Cove, in 1926. The move split the membership and one group decided to form a new club, called St. Francis Yacht Club. Despite the controversy surrounding the relocation, it proved to be the right move, as Belvedere Cove is an excellent harbor and it allowed the club to create world-class amenities for its members and their guests. The clubhouse went through an extensive reconstruction in 2007, modernizing existing features and adding some new ones, in order to bring it up with the times.

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2. St. Francis Yacht Club

Location: San Francisco Founded: 1927

Formed by the dissatisfied members of the San Francisco Yacht Club who opposed the move to Belvedere, St. Francis Yacht Club has quickly gained a reputation of a premier yacht club, often ranking higher than their rivals at the San Francisco Yacht Club, much to their chagrin. It is generally considered the most prestigious yacht club on the Western coast. One of the reasons for its popularity is the club’s location near the Golden Gate Bridge. Some of the most notable members include James David Zellerbach, Tom Blackaller, Pamela Healy, and Roy Disney.

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1. New York Yacht Club

Location: New York, New York Founded: 1844

The top spot on our list of 11 most exclusive yacht clubs in America goes to the New York Yacht Club. It has about 3,000 members and the only way to become one of them is to be invited. New York Yacht Club is the essential part of the iconic America Cup, having won it 25 times. It is officially the longest winning streak in the history of sports. The cup itself is named after America, NYYC schooner which won the first cup ever held in 1851. Its rivalry with London’s Royal Yacht Squadron is one of the greatest in the history of the sport and certainly the greatest among yachting clubs of the world. New York Yacht Club is regularly listed among the top 3 best yachting clubs in the world.

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The San Diego Yacht Club, one of the oldest yacht clubs in the United States, has been a hub for world-class sailing since 1886. Located on the San Diego Bay in Point Loma, the club offers 576 boat slips with dry storage for 161 boats, as well as amenities like picnic areas, a swimming pool, fitness center, gift shop, and dining. The club’s mission is to encourage and foster all aspects of yachting, catering to active fisherman, cruisers, and racers.

SailTime San Diego is a unique sailing club membership that offers lessons and rentals on the latest Beneteau yachts. The club is recognized by the American Sailing Association as the winner of the ASA School of the Year award. The San Diego Yacht Club is consistently ranked among the top 5 yacht clubs in the nation and is recognized by the Club Leadership.

As a member, members enjoy year-round social events on land and on the water with 300 fellow members. The club has 2000 members, with 40% power and 60% sail. Facilities include a bar open daily from 1000 to 2100 and a dining room.

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What is the oldest yacht club in California?

Since 1869. Founded in 1869, the San Francisco Yacht Club is the oldest yacht club on the West Coast. The original Clubhouse, located in San Francisco, was the first yacht club west of the Mississippi. Today, over 150 years and several new locations later, SFYC is in beautiful Belvedere and remains rooted in its deep maritime history.

The Cove House. Completed in 2020, this first-class events facility offers expansive rooms and stunning harbor views. Members and guests utilize this space for regattas, programs, parties and private events.

Dining At The Sfyc. Our full-service restaurant and bar offer everything from fine dining to family-friendly favorites. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate of Marin County, members and guests enjoy dining in our formal dining room, on our Corinthian Deck and along our Cove House Lawn.

How much does it cost to moor a sailboat in San Diego?

Reserve a permanent slip Rates range from $28 to $60 per foot based on boat length over all (LOA) or slip LOA (whichever is longer).

Reserve a permanent slip. Rates range from $28 to $60 per foot based on boat length over all (LOA) or slip LOA (whichever is longer). Water and garbage service are included and electricity is based on current price per kilowatt from San Diego Gas & Electric. Deposits include two months’ slip fees, $50 per gate key, $50 per parking key, and $50 per parking placard. All slips are month-to-month.

*BEFORE YOU APPLYPlease note, there is a $50 non-refundable application fee. We suggest you email the Marina Staff an inquiry with the make, year, LOA, and some current photos of the vessel before you apply to ensure that the boat meets our standards. Boats are selected based on what will safely occupy an available space as well as the value and condition of the vessel in order to reduce overall liability for the property. That being said, wait times may vary greatly, and the Marina is not liable for extended wait times or the denial of an application.

Reserve a temporary slip. The rate is $5/ft per day and it is a three day minimum stay. Boat owner must provide registration/documentation, proof of insurance with $500,000 minimum liability, and a recent photo of the boat.

What big ship is in San Diego?

Most kids love boats, so you can imagine how excited they get about a really, really big boat. Downtown San Diego’s USS Midway Museum is just that: a retired aircraft carrier that is now permanently docked and open to visitors along the city’s Embarcadero. The deck of the enormous ship is covered with naval aircraft from World War II through Operation Desert Storm—not just for looking at but for climbing inside and exploring, too. Other interactive exhibits include you-are-there-style recordings of real conversations between military pilots and a chance to ride in a flight simulator.

Also on the downtown waterfront, the Maritime Museum of San Diego is fittingly housed within one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world, including the awe-inspiring sailing ships Star of India, HMS Surprise (the floating star of Pirates of the Caribbean 4), and the Californian, a replica of a Gold Rush-era revenue cutter and the Official Tall Ship of the State of California. Coolest of all, some of the ships go sailing and whale watching, with you aboard; including a 75-minute tour of San Diego Bay aboard an aptly named, Vietnam War-era Swift Boat.

Once you’re back on land, don’t forget to stop for a smooch or a silly pose in front of theUnconditional Surrenderstatue, inspired by the famous photo of a soldier and nurse at the end of World War II. Walk farther along the waterfront and you’ll see more artwork that salutes San Diego’s military community, likethe bust of Admiral Sprague at theBattle of Leyte Gulf Memorialand theMilitary Tribute to Bob Hope, honoring the movie star’s long stint entertaining troops.

What is the average age of yacht club members?

Notice that in 1960, the average age of a new club member was 32 years old. By 1993, the average newcomer was over 60, and the age has hovered around 55 ever since. So during the heyday, when sailing was growing, its advocates were right in the middle of the years of active parenting. They were bringing their kids. And they were recruiting their friends who were often about the same age. And they were bringing their kids.

Over the years, as the core group aged, the same advocates no longer had kids at home and their good efforts to introduce new friends resulted in newcomers of about the same age (and also without kids.) So clubs (and sailing) began to shrink when the typical club newcomer became an empty-nester or a retiree, and now sailing is no longer a sport enjoyed by families.

It’s also telling that at this specific club, where today there is a strong commitment to a junior sailing program, there is only one member child in it. The rest of the kids who participate arrive via schools or other youth clubs, or their non-member, non-sailing parents drop them off.

Where is the yachting capital of the world?

As every Floridian knows, “The Sunshine State” comes with its perks. Every year, South Florida receives about 3,000 hours of sunlight. This means boating galore for those who appreciate sailing the open seas. The City of Fort Lauderdale which contains over 300 miles of inland waterways houses around 50,000 yachts, giving the city the apt name “The Yachting Capital of the World”. At Aspire Yacht Sales, we’ve perfected the art of yacht sales in Fort Lauderdale and know firsthand the demand our yachts have.

The entire city lives for boating and direct their lives around the sport. The boating industry in Fort Lauderdale alone employs over 130,000 people. Because of its easy access to the Caribbean and tropical weather, the city is great for any aspiring boat owner or boat collector. If you’re a fan of cruises, Fort Lauderdale houses two of the largest cruise ships and an international boat show, the largest in the world.

Fishermen, tourists, and boaters alike all gravitate towards the city from international waters regularly. Because the Gulf Stream exists close to the shore, it’s a great area for fishing and the nearby coral reefs that scuba divers flock to. Fort Lauderdale is perfect for yachting and boating and fishing. Everyone has something to do in these waters.

How much are the slip fees for the San Diego yacht club?

Guest slip fees are $2.50/foot/night. Reciprocal yacht clubs receive 3 free nights.

Required Documentation for GuestsUpon checking in to the Dockmaster’s Office, please be prepared to present:

• DMV Registration or Coast Guard Documentation
• Proof of Insurance
• Your yacht club card
• Credit Card

Reciprocal Clubs and Guest Slip FeesGuest slip fees are $2.50/foot/night.Reciprocal yacht clubs receive 3 free nights.

Are there yachts in San Diego?

From Malibu to Newport Beach Luxury Liners’ San Diego yacht charters and boat rentals are for groups of all sizes. Our San Diego yachts are well maintained for the perfect San Diego yacht charter experience traveling to Catalina Island, Santa Barbara, or any one of the Channel Islands would be an ideal destination.

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San Diego Yacht Charters. Whether it’s just a weekend away or more, our San Diegoyacht charters offer captivating scenic views. Watch dolphins surf the bow or whale watching is a dream. See thesea lions lounging and the birds flocking on the ocean as you breathe in every moment of your yacht charter adventure. San Diego’s an oceanside community just perfect for your yacht charter experience.

TYPES OF CHARTERS IN SAN DIEGO. HARBOR CRUISES. COASTALCRUISES. Luxury Linersalso offers yacht charter rentals in Marina del Rey, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Long Beach, San Pedro, Redondo, Huntington, & Newport Beach.

What is the famous sailboat in San Diego?

Star of India The world’s oldest active sailing ship. She began her life on the stocks at Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man in 1863. Iron ships were experiments of sorts then, with most vessels still being built of wood.

Star of India. The world’s oldest active sailing ship. She began her life on the stocks at Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man in 1863. Iron ships were experiments of sorts then, with most vessels still being built of wood. Within five months of laying her keel, the ship was launched into her element. She bore the name Euterpe, after the Greek muse of music and poetry.

Euterpe was a full-rigged ship and would remain so until 1901, when the Alaska Packers Association rigged her down to a barque, her present rig. She began her sailing life with two near-disastrous voyages to India. On her first trip she suffered a collision and a mutiny. On her second trip, a cyclone caught Euterpe in the Bay of Bengal, and with her topmasts cut away, she barely made port. Shortly afterward, her first captain died on board and was buried at sea.

After such a hard luck beginning, Euterpe settled down and made four more voyages to India as a cargo ship. In 1871 she was purchased by the Shaw Savill line of London and embarked on a quarter century of hauling emigrants to New Zealand, sometimes also touching Australia, California and Chile. She made 21 circumnavigations in this service, some of them lasting up to a year. It was rugged voyaging, with the little iron ship battling through terrific gales, “laboring and rolling in a most distressing manner,” according to her log.

How much does it cost to live on a boat in San Diego?

Other AmenitiesServiceRateLiveaboard$500/mo (single) $575/mo (double)Liveaboard each additional person (age 10+)$150.00/monthSecurity Depositequivalent to one months rentMetered Electricity + basic service fee$8, $75/month.

Slip rental rates are based on the overall length of the vessel or slip size, whichever is greater. All rates listed are per month. Current vessel insurance, registration or documentation, recent color photograph and approved application required on all wet slip or dry storage rentals.

• Current Rates PDF
• Rental Application
• Parking Information and Rates

Our state of the art marina facility offers a variety of boater amenities.

What does it mean to be a member of a yacht club?

Organized and run by the membership, Yacht Clubs became a place to promote the sport of sailboat racing and cruising, as well as provide a meeting place for the particular social community. The membership is a mixture of people with specific recreational affinities, and the members often include those who sail as crew for cruising or racing, as well as boat owners. Also it is up to the members decide on the objectives of the club to satisfy the membership and to attract other like-minded individuals. For example, some clubs include owners of powerboats, while others specifically exclude them. In order to overcome difficulties concerning the affinities of their members one particular club may have two sections, a sailing section and a powerboat section.

Members Clubs often have paid staff for catering, bar duty, boat yard duty, accounts, office etc. Control and organization of the club is done for the membership via members elected by the membership into roles such as Sailing Secretary, Commodore, Cruising Captain, Racing Captain etc. Smaller clubs typically have a condition of membership which requires active participation of the membership in activities such as maintenance of club facilities and equipment.

Unlike the classical clubs where the membership is the focus, certain ‘clubs’ are run on a commercial basis. They may be owned by individuals or a company to provide a service and generate a profit. Often they are associated with a particular marina or port. Objectives are usually broadly similar to members clubs, but the social side may be more dominant.

How much is the San Diego yacht club membership per month?

Monthly dues: $150/flag, $75Jr Flag, $23/ Juniors. $150 quarterly food and beverage minimum. Junior program: Exceptionally strong year round program for members.

San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC)sdyc.org1011 Anchorage LaneSan Diego, CA 92106 221-8400.

Facilities: Bar open daily 1000 to 2100. Dining room open daily 0730 to 2000. Snack bar open during summer/spring vacation. Pool. Tennis courts, jacuzzi. Member berths. Dry storage. 5000 lb. & 8000 lb. hoists. Sabot launch ramp. Guest docks.Reciprocal amenities: Banquet Rooms, Showers, Sauna, Guest Docks, Sabot Launch Ramp and 6000 lb. Hoists. SDYC member only amenities: snack bar, pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, gym, wet slips, and dry storage.

Membership: Accepting applications. 2 sponsors plus 6 references. Initiation: sliding scale based on age. None for juniors.

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Narragansett Boat Club , RI -- 1838

Detroit Boat Club , MI -- 1839

New York Yacht Club , RI -- 1844

Mobile Yacht Club , Al -- 1847

Biloxi Yacht Club , MS -- 1849

Pass Christian Yacht Club , MS -- 1849

Southern Yacht Club , LA -- 1849

Springfield Yacht Club , MA -- 1850

Carolina Yacht Club , NC, US -- 1853

Hoboken Yacht Club -- 1856

Brooklyn Yacht Club -- 1857

Jersey City Yacht Club -- 1858

Buffalo Yacht Club , NY -- 1860

Neenah-Nodaway Yacht Club , WI -- 1864

Carteret Boat Club -- 1865 Currently Raritan Yacht Club , NJ

Riverton Yacht Club , NJ -- 1865

Toledo Yacht Club , OH -- 1865

Williamsburgh Yacht Club , NY -- 1865

Atlantic Yacht Club NY -- 1866

Boston Yacht Club , MA -- 1866

Palisades Boat Club , NY -- 1866

Detroit Yacht Club , MI -- 1868

New York Athletic Club Yacht Club, NY -- 1868

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San Diego Yacht Club , CA -- 1886

Shelter Island Yacht Club , NY -- 1886

Biscayne Bay Yacht Club , FL -- 1887

Cedar Point Yacht Club , CT -- 1887

Housatonic Boat Club, CT -- 1887

Lake Champlain Yacht Club , VT -- 1887

Quaker City Yacht Club , PA -- 1887

Volunteer Yacht Club , MA -- 1887

Bay Head Yacht Club , NJ -- 1888

Riverside Yacht Club , CT -- 1888

Belle Haven Yacht Club  -- 1889

Edgewood Yacht Club , RI -- 1889

Indian Harbor Yacht Club , CT -- 1989

Dorchester Yacht Club , MA -- 1889

Excelsior Yacht Club , NY -- 1889

Indian Harbor Yacht Club , CT -- 1889

Tacoma Yacht Club , WA -- 1889

Yonkers Corinthian Yacht Club , NY -- 1889

Center Harbor Yacht Club, ME -- 1890

Plymouth Yacht Club , MA -- 1890

Squantum Yacht Club , MA -- 1890

Stamford Yacht Club , CT -- 1890

Stuyvesant Yacht Club , NY -- 1890

Washington Yacht Squadron, Ltd, NY -- 1890

Anacortes Yacht Club , WA, US -- 1891

Hempstead Harbour Club , NY -- 1891

Manhasset Bay Yacht Club , NY -- 1891

Capital Yacht Club , DC -- 1892

Columbia Yacht Club , IL -- 1892

Conanicut Yacht Club , RI -- 1892

Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia , PA -- 1892

Encinal Yacht Club , CA -- 1892

New York Athletic Club Yacht Club , NY -- 1892

Sea Cliff Yacht Club , NY -- 1892

Seattle Yacht Club , WA, -- 1892

Yapewi Aquatic Club , NJ -- 1892

Hingham Yacht Club , MA -- 1893

Lake Beulah Yacht Club , WI -- 1893

Sodus Bay Yacht Club , NY -- 1893

Weekapaug Yacht Club , RI -- 1893

Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club , NY -- 1894

Cohasset Yacht Club, MA -- 1894

Huguenot Yacht Club , NY -- 1894

Huntington Yacht Club , NY -- 1894

Iroquois Yacht Club, NY -- 1894

Newport Yacht Club , RI -- 1894

Saginaw Bay Yacht Club , MI -- 1894

Sandusky Yacht Club , OH -- 1894

Nahant Dory Club , MA -- 1894

Norwalk Yacht Club , CT -- Founded 1894

Erie Yacht Club , PA -- 1895

Hingham Yacht Club , MA -- 1895

Annisquam Yacht Club , MA -- 1896

Bass River Yacht Club , MA -- 1896

Bay-Waveland Yacht Club , MS -- 1896

Diamond Point Yacht Club , NY -- 1896

Halifax River Yacht Club , FL, -- 1896

Jackson Park Yacht Club, IL -- 1896

Jubilee Yacht Club , MA, -- 1896

Red Bank Yacht Club , NJ -- 1896

South Bay Yacht Club CA -- 1896

Houston Yacht Club , TX -- 1897

Spring Lake Yacht Club , MI, -- 1897

St Regis Yacht Club, NY -- 1897

Portsmouth Yacht Club , NH -- 1898

Macatawa Bay Yacht Club , MI -- 1899

Northport Yacht Club , NY -- 1899

Sag Harbor Yacht Club NY -- 1899

Seaside Park Yacht Club , NJ -- 1899

Raritan Yacht Club, NJ, 1911

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Eforts have been made to make the list as complete as possible. However, some yacht clubs and other information might be wrong or missing.

Date Club, State 1839 DETROIT BOAT CLUB, MI 1847 MOBILE YACHT CLUB, AL 1849 BILOXI YACHT CLUB, MS 1849 SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB, LA 1850 SPRINGFIELD YACHT & CANOE CLUB, MA 1853 CAROLINA YACHT CLUB, NC 1857 MARYLAND CLUB, MD 1860 BUFFALO YACHT CLUB, NY 1865 RARITAN YACHT CLUB, NJ 1865 RIVERTON YACHT CLUB, NJ 1866 BOSTON YACHT CLUB, MA 1868 DETROIT YACHT CLUB, MI 1868 SOUTH BOSTON YACHT CLUB, MA 1869 SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB, CA 1869 PORTLAND YACHT CLUB, ME 1870 DORCHESTER YACHT CLUB, MA 1871 MILWAUKEE YACHT CLUB, WI     1871 NORTH SHORE YACHT CLUB, NY 1871 SEAWANHAKA CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB, NY 1871 TOMS RIVER YACHT CLUB, NJ 1872 BEVERLY YACHT CLUB, MA 1872 SANTA BARBARA YACHT CLUB, CA 1872 THE OLD CLUB, MI 1873 ALBANY YACHT CLUB, NY 1873 ST AUGUSTINE YACHT CLUB, FL 1874 LAKE GENEVA YACHT CLUB, WI 1875 CHICAGO YACHT CLUB, IL 1875 RHODE ISLAND YACHT CLUB. RI 1875 VARUNA BOAT CLUB, NY 1876 FLORIDA YACHT CLUB, FL 1876 DUXBURY YACHT CLUB, MA 1876 NEW YORK ATHLETIC YACHT CLUB, NY 1877 BRISTOL YACHT CLUB, RI 1877 NEW BEDFORD YACHT CLUB, MA 1877 ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB, NY 1878 CLEVELAND YACHTING CLUB, OH 1879 LOUISVILLE BOAT CLUB, KY 1879 MONMOUTH BOAT CLUB, NJ 1879 YONKERS YACHT CLUB, NY 1880 OLD DOMINION BOAT CLUB, VA 1882 MINNETONKA YACHT CLUB, MN    1883 CAROLINA YACHT CLUB, SC 1883 FORT SCHUYLER CLUB, NY 1883 HARLEM YACHT CLUB, NY 1883 ONONDAGA YACHT CLUB, NY 1884 WINTHROP YACHT CLUB, MA 1885 CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB, MA 1886 ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB, MD 1886 CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB OF SAN FRAN., CA 1886 ISCHODA YACHT CLUB, CT 1886 RED DRAGON CANOE CLUB, NJ 1886 SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB, CA 1886 SHELTER ISLAND YACHT CLUB, NY 1887 CHESAPEAKE BAY YACHT CLUB, MD 1887 BISCAYNE BAY YACHT CLUB    , FL 1883 ONONDAGA YACHT CLUB, NY 1888 BAY HEAD YACHT CLUB, NJ 1889 EDGEWOOD YACHT CLUB, RI 1890 ENCINAL YACHT CLUB, CA 1890 KEYSTONE YACHT CLUB, NY 1890 OCONOMOWOC LAKE CLUB, WI 1890 PLYMOUTH YACHT CLUB, MA 1890 STUYVESANT YACHT CLUB, NY 1890 WESTHAMPTON YACHT SQUADRN, LTD, NY 1891 MANHASSETT BAY YACHT CLUB, NY 1891 OCEAN YACHT CLUB, NY    1892 CAPITAL YACHT CLUB, DC 1892 COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB, IL 1892 CONANICUT YACHT CLUB, RI 1892 CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA, PA 1892 DELAVAN LAKE YACHT CLUB, WI 1892 MANCHESTER YACHT CLUB, MA 1892 POUGHKEEPSIE YACHT CLUB, NY    1892 SQUANTUM YACHT CLUB, MA 1893 HINGHAM YACHT CLUB, MA 1893 LAKE BEULAH YACHT CLUB, WI 1894 CHAUTAUQUA LAKE YACHT CLUB, NY 1894 HUGUENOT YACHT CLUB, NY 1894 HUNTINGTON YACHT CLUB, NY 1894 NEWPORT YACHT CLUB (THE), RI 1894 PUT-IN-BAY YACHT CLUB, OH 1894 SANDUSKY YACHT CLUB, OH 1894 SURF CITY YACHT CLUB, NJ 1895 CHIPPEWA YACHT CLUB, NY 1895 CITY POINT YACHT CLUB, CT 1895 ERIE YACHT CLUB, PA 1895 RUMSON YACHT CLUB, NJ 1896 BASS RIVER YACHT CLUB, MA 1896 BAY-WAVELAND YACHT CLUB, MS 1896 HALIFAX RIVER YACHT CLUB, FL 1896 JACKSON PARK YACHT CLUB, IL 1896 JUBILEE YACHT CLUB, MA 1896 MANITOWOC YACHT CLUB, WI 1896 MORRISANIA YACHT CLUB, NY 1896 PEWAUKEE YACHT CLUB, WI 1896 RED BANK YACHT CLUB, NJ 1897 HOUSTON YACHT CLUB, TX 1897 OCEAN CITY YACHT CLUB, NJ    1897 SPRING LAKE YACHT CLUB, MI    1898 CANANDAIGUA YACHT CLUB, NY    1898 ISLAND HEIGHTS YACHT CLUB, NJ 1898 JAMES ISLAND YACHT CLUB, SC 1898 OHIO RIVER LAUNCH CLUB, OH 1898 PAW PAW LAKE YACHT CLUB, MI 1898 PORTSMOUTH YACHT CLUB, NH 1898 WEST END BOAT CLUB, PA 1899 MACATAWA BAY YACHT CLUB, MI 1899 MANASQUAN RIVER YACHT CLUB, NJ 1899 NORTHPORT YACHT CLUB, NY 1899 SEASIDE PARK YACHT CLUB, NJ      

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