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Most Exclusive Yacht Clubs in America
Published on July 5th, 2016 by Editor -->
If you’re looking for a place to dock that new yacht of yours, you can’t go wrong with any of the 11 most exclusive yacht clubs in America.
Owning a yacht is the ultimate show of wealth. But getting one is just a first step on claiming your spot among the world’s elite. Some would argue that a membership in the right, preferably highly exclusive, yacht club is just as important as the actual ownership of a boat.
To decide which 11 are the most exclusive yacht clubs in America, InsiderMonkey.com took a look at several sources. They started with the Platinum Clubs of America and their 2014 listing of best yacht clubs in the US . To further distinguish them, they added points for winners of the America’s Cup, one of the most prestigious yachting races in the world, and Resolute Cup, sometimes called the unofficial club championship of America in yachting. Here are the results…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’s Cup, but unfortunately, they lost to the San Diego’s boat, which eventually won the Cup.
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.
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’s Cup two times, making it the only American club besides New York Yacht Club and Golden Gate 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.
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.
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.
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’s 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 Britain’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 glamour of these yacht clubs is matched only by their intriguing histories. From Sardinia to Singapore, Newport to the Bahamas, these high-style sailing outposts carry on the traditions of their founders (with the oldest dating back to the mid-19th century). Not a member? Here's a peek at the super exclusive spots.
New York Yacht Club
It’s been 175 years since John Cox Stevens invited eight friends aboard his schooner Gimcrack, anchored off Lower Manhattan, to propose the creation of the New York Yacht Club . The newly formed society ran its first regatta in 1845, and at the turn of the century, a Beaux-Arts-style mansion was built on land donated by then-Commodore J. Pierpont Morgan and designed by Whitney Warren and Charles D. Wetmore (who went on to create Grand Central Station). Today, its cavernous Model Room (pictured) displays more than 1,000 models of members’ boats and America’s Cup vessels.
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The New York Yacht Club acquired Harbour Court in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1987. The grand, Norman-style mansion was built in 1906 and sits on eight acres overlooking Brenton's Cove. The connection between the New York Yacht Club and Newport dates back to the club's founding in the mid-1800s, when the NYYC founders sailed from the Battery to Newport on their inaugural summer cruise.
Royal Yacht Squadron
Black tie and boat shoes are de rigueur for the happy few who crack the ranks of the ultra-exclusive, 200-year-old Royal Yacht Squadron , headquartered in a 16th-century castle in England's Isle of Wight. Today, it’s best known as the heart of the legendary Cowes Week regatta , when thousands of sailors and revelers alike gather to await the firing of the club’s brass cannons.
Detroit Yacht Club
In its heyday, Dodges and Fords were among the tony patrons of this 1920s Mediterranean Revival building. They danced in the grand timbered ballroom and did laps in the indoor pool, which was lined with iridescent, Detroit-made Pewabic Pottery tiles. But as the fortunes of the city declined, so, too, did membership and maintenance at the Detroit Yacht Club . But a turnaround began in 2011, returning much of the building’s original grandeur, as well as a younger, more diverse membership, many of whom live in what is now an equally resurgent downtown Detroit.
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
American architect Peter Marino redesigned this glamorous Italian outpost in the early 2000s, turning it into a deeply seductive hub in keeping with the yachts that fill the marina every summer. But at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda , it’s not all Cristal and caviar. In 2017, alarmed by the ubiquity of pollutants in local waters, club leaders launched a strict code of conduct for eliminating single-use plastics and reducing energy consumption.
Republic of Singapore Yacht Club
Winner of a Singapore Institute of Architects Architectural Design Award for its modern incarnation (a former clubhouse was lost to a massive container terminal), Asia’s oldest yacht club is replete with cultural pride of place. Republic of Singapore Yacht Club is now marked by a soaring, serrated roofline that pays homage to the traditional buildings of the Minangkabau, an Indonesian ethnic group.
Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club
This 58-acre Jacksonville, Florida, estate was built in 1926 by chemicals pioneer Alfred I. duPont and his wife, Jessie Ball duPont. Located on the widest point of the St. John’s River and shaded by grand oak trees, the mansion was built as a sprawling home base for duPont’s favorite pastime, yachting (on his beloved Nenemoosha ), and quickly became an illustrious meeting place for fellow industrial giants and heads of state of the day, including the Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and the Goulds. The building blends Gothic and Baroque architectural elements with a sprawling Spanish Renaissance form. Today, the romantic mansion has been completely restored and serves as home to the Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club .
Lyford Cay Club
Slim Aarons photographed the Lyford Cay Club in 1975, and the uber-exclusive Bahamian landmark hasn't lost an ounce of its allure since. Past the 74-slip yacht harbor and white-sand beaches is an impeccably decorated clubhouse famously overhauled in the early 2000s by Tom Scheerer. The nearly 20-foot tall painted palms in the drawing room (seen at left) have become iconic symbols of the billionaires' outpost. For more photos, check out this story published by Town & Country .
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What are Yacht Clubs?
A yacht club is a private club that is dedicated to yachting activities. These clubs host a variety of events that are centered around sailing, such as regattas and races, and also provide boating facilities for their members. These clubs are typically located near water bodies, such as lakes or oceans, and have a large membership of people who share a passion for yachting.
Yachting – A Lifestyle
Yachting is not just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Yacht clubs offer a unique community, where like-minded individuals can come together to share their experiences, knowledge, and passion for sailing. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and there’s always someone around to lend a helping hand or offer advice.
Membership in a yacht club is generally open to all, but there are some clubs that have strict membership requirements. These requirements may include specific qualifications, such as sailing experience or ownership of a yacht. In addition to membership fees, there may be additional costs associated with the use of club facilities or participation in events.
America is home to some of the finest yacht clubs in the world. These clubs offer state-of-the-art facilities, world-class events, and a community of passionate sailors. Here are some of the best yacht clubs in America:
New York Yacht Club
Founded in 1844, the New York Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs in the world. The club has two locations, one in New York City and the other in Newport, Rhode Island. The club hosts a wide range of events, including regattas and races, and has a large and active membership.
Royal Yacht Squadron
The Royal Yacht Squadron is located in Cowes, England, and is one of the most exclusive yacht clubs in the world. Founded in 1815, the club has a rich history and has hosted numerous regattas and races over the years. Membership in the club is by invitation only and is limited to 550 members.
St. Francis Yacht Club
Located in San Francisco, California, the St. Francis Yacht Club is known for its beautiful location and world-class facilities. The club has a large and active membership, and hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including regattas, races, and social events.
San Diego Yacht Club
The San Diego Yacht Club is located in San Diego, California, and is known for its impressive facilities and active racing program. The club hosts a variety of events, including regattas, races, and social gatherings, and has a large and active membership.
Royal Thames Yacht Club
The Royal Thames Yacht Club is located in London, England, and is one of the oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs in the world. The club has a rich history and has hosted numerous regattas and races over the years. Membership in the club is by invitation only and is limited to 500 members.
Yacht clubs offer a unique and exciting community for those who are passionate about yachting. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just starting out, there’s a yacht club out there that’s perfect for you. These clubs offer a variety of events and activities, state-of-the-art facilities, and a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for sailing. Join a yacht club today and experience the excitement of yachting for yourself!
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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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One of the best ways to experience Orange County is by water, and the coastal cities that line the county are filled with boating enthusiasts and their favorite yacht club homes. Here are a few yacht clubs for boaters looking for a home to house their vessel or a community to join.
Huntington Harbour Yacht Club
The HHYC was formed in October of 1965 and is a welcoming place for boating and non-boating enthusiasts alike. Since 1966 the club has been a member of the Southern California Yachting Association, attaining senior membership in 1981. The club is also a current member of the United States Sailing Association and has a sailing school that trains more than 40 young sailors each year while also maintaining a competitive sailing program that has produced a good number of nationally ranked sailors, including crewmembers on the American entry in the America’s Cup racing series. In addition, traveling members of the HHYC are welcomed to clubs all over the world.
“Evenings are for our members and their guests to enjoy casual dining and drinks in the Commodores Lounge, said HHYC Club Manager Frank DiLapo in an email from Sept. 5. “Sunday’s the Club host Breakfast by the Bay, this meal period is open to the public. It is a wonderful opportunity for those who would like to learn more about the Club and experience this special place. The Club’s event calendar is chock full of celebratory parties for members’ enjoyment, many including live dance music. Finally, we are also respected for our robust Huntington Harbour Sailing Foundation, where we teach local children self-esteem and teamwork while introducing them to sailing. We have over 50 boats in inventory, including Sabots, CFJs, Lidos, and a new fleet of Cubes and Bics; many are available for our members to check out.”
The HHYC welcomes new members all year round and is happy to provide additional information about the club upon request.
According to SCYA, the Membership costs are:
Initiation fee: $850
Dues: $900 for a family, $575 for a single, and $50 for a junior member.
For more information, visit https://www.hhyc.org/ .
Newport Harbor Yacht Club
The NHYC, established in 1916, is located on the Balboa Peninsula and is part of the SCYA. It offers a physical and social environment for its members to pursue yachting, yacht racing, and sportsmanship.
NHYC also represents the Newport Harbor Sailing Foundation which has provided training and instruction to youths since 1997.
This private club welcomes reciprocal visitors who can provide a current membership card from the yacht club. The club offers different dining facilities as well as the Pirate’s Den Bar. In addition, the venue has showers and restrooms available 24 hours a day.
The club is known for several signature races between Feb. and March, including the Islands race, Newport to Cabo Race, Baldwin Cup Team Race, and the Long Point Race Week.
In addition, they offer a junior sailing program.
NHYC is currently accepting new members. However, new members must be nominated by a current member. Initiation fees and monthly dues are confidential.
For more information, visit https://www.nhyc.org/default.aspx?p=dynamicmodule&pageid=383257&ssid=318178&vnf=1 .
Dana Point Yacht Club
The Dana Point Yacht Club was founded in 1952 and has remained a spirited part of the SoCal yachting community with events and activities that include the entire family. Members get access to wine dinners, live music, and a lineup of busy cruise and race schedules.
A DPYC is known for its annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta, a harbor event that brings together the yacht club community to benefit the Dana Point 5th Maritime Regiment Support Group.
The club has a junior sailing program, competitive racing opportunities from local fleets to championship regattas, cruising fleet activities with organized outings to destinations in SoCal and beyond, fishing excursions with monthly educational angler meetings, dining a bar facilities, and even has a wine club.
The DPYC welcomes visitors and offers guests slips for incoming sailors and is also a member of SCYA. In addition, it’s a great venue that holds private events such as weddings, galas, and celebrations of all types with its oceanfront ballroom.
According to SCYA.org, the club is accepting membership applications. Call the office for details at (949) 496- 2900.
For more information, visit https://www.dpyc.org/ .
Dana West Yacht Club
DWYC is a SCYA Senior Club that offers its members and guests various services and activities. DWYC is known for its annual three-day charity regatta, Sailing for Life, which supports the American Cancer Society.
The club offers youth sailing programs year-round, a highly active cruising program, and competitive racing and is represented in regional regattas, championships, and international races. In addition, DWYC has fishing tournaments for anglers and a calendar always full of events. DWYC hosts events such as karaoke, weekly game nights, sports viewings, dinghy poker, and parties with live music, dancing, costumes, and prizes.
According to SCYA.org, Membership: Non-boat wait list; Initiation: $650/flag. Dues: $816 per year.
For more information, visit https://dwyc.org/ .
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Clubs have been around for as long as mankind has shared common interests. In New England Yacht Clubs, the advent of yachting for pleasure rather than boating as a profession, plus the familiarity of famed yacht clubs in the United Kingdom and Europe, set the stage for these nautical groups.
Today, hundreds of yacht clubs from Connecticut to Maine operate from May to October. Some are known for racing, others are more social, several welcome both power and sail, many have junior programs, and just about all have full-service waterfront clubhouses. Most are private clubs rather than public recreational facilities.
That said, members of clubs either affiliated with U.S. Sailing or the National Association of Yacht Clubs can enjoy reciprocity. A letter of introduction prior to arrival paves the way. Beyond this, anyone can cruise by and admire the stately clubhouses as well as watch regattas underway. Here are eight notable New England yacht clubs.
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Called the Boating Capital of New England for the array of craft on its waters, Boothbay Harbor is a beacon for local and visiting yachtsmen who come to experience the fabled Down East cruising grounds and picturesque bay. Incorporated by the Maine Legislature in 1895, the club outgrew its original inner harbor location decades ago with its clubhouse, sailing center, tennis courts and docks now in West Boothbay Harbor. The signature fleet of locally designed 21-foot Boothbay Harbor One Designs launched in 1938 still sail. This year, the club added a vintage boat class to its annual regatta in July, a move that brings together its renowned racing tradition with the region's shipbuilding history. bhyc.net
Portland Yacht Club
Falmouth, ME
Founded in 1869 after several Portland area yachtsmen cruised to Boothbay Harbor and back, the club is one of the oldest continually operated in America and has counted U.S. presidents as members, including George and Barbara Bush. A key attraction is its location on the shores of Casco Bay, where the 365-some calendar islands make for excellent cruising and natural marks for racing. The club started its first one-design fleet with a Starling Burgess sloop in 1903. The tradition continues with J/24s and Etchells. There's also Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHF)-scored races for cruisers. portlandyachtclub.com
Boston Yacht Club
Marblehead, MA
Located 17 miles north of Boston, this 1866-founded club counts famous naval architect Nathanael G. Herreshoff, then still a teenager, as one of its original members. The club operated in six different venues through the years, but all operations are now in Marblehead. The membership is keenly sailing oriented, so much so that the start line of many races was reconfigured to be spectator-friendly, having the fleet sail toward shore before heading seaward. Hundreds of land-lubbing onlookers and often 400-plus spectator boats watch as yachts depart on the world's longest-running offshore ocean race, the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, which starts July 11, 2021. bostonyc.org
Corinthian Yacht Club
The who's who founders and members of this 1885-founded club on Marblehead Neck include past and present boat builders and sailmakers such as John Rhodes, John Alden, George O'day, Ted Hood and Robbie Doyle. Today, the club is a hot spot all summer long, from junior sailing programs to major regattas hosted almost weekly from June to August. The signature event is the century-plus-old Marblehead Race Week, where 200+ boats compete in classes such as International One Designs, J/70s, Rhodes 19s and Viper 640s. Members, guests and friends of regatta competitors enjoy a front-row view from the porch of the 19th century clubhouse. corinthianyc.org
Edgartown Yacht Club
Edgartown, MA
Located on Martha's Vineyard, what was once the main whaling wharf in Edgartown is now home to this club's facilities over the water. The first members in 1905 raced catboats, knockabouts and sloops followed by clambakes and ice cream socials. Nowadays, while dock space is limited, the town-run mooring field in the harbor is the best vantage point. The prevailing southwest breeze in the summer is extremely reliable, making for superb racing until winds lie back down in the evening. The club's major races, like its nearly century-old annual regatta, often maintain a crew board or listing of yachts looking for race crew. The quaint town, with its historic houses, restaurants and shops, is within walking distance. edgartownyc.org
Ida Lewis Yacht Club
Newport, RI
Namesake of the famous 19th century keeper of the Lime Rock Light in Newport Harbor, the 1928-incorporated club is now rooted on this rock. The club's burgee gives a nod to Lewis, with the 18 white stars circling the blue lighthouse representing the number of lives she saved. Today, a small light on top of the clubhouse remains with a few artifacts on display, although the bulk of Ida Lewis memorabilia is displayed at the Newport Historical Society Museum. The club has an active summer-long racing and cruising calendar, with cruises to neighboring islands. ilyc.org
New York Yacht Club, Harbour Court
Rules are strict on who gets into the prestigious New York Yacht Club in Newport, a century-old residence modeled after a French chateau that the club purchased in 1988. Even from the outside, cruising by on Brenton Cove or from Sail Newport across the water, this piece of architectural eye candy is equally impressive when its fleet is docked and characterizes quintessential New England yachting. Those lucky to be invited on the grounds by a member can see the first clubhouse, an 1845-built Gothic Revival building, which was moved to Harbour Court in 1999 and is still used for meetings. nyyc.org/harbour-court
Essex Yacht Club
Essex, CT
The Connecticut River and its beautiful view is the focal point for activities at this nearly 90-year-old club. Yacht racing happens most weekends in the summer. Regattas range from community-oriented events such as the Special Olympics Invitational Regatta in June on the club-owned fleet of Ideal 18's to highly competitive one-design, double-handed and distance races. Onshore sunsets are spectacular to see from the riverfront benches, grassy lawn or gazebo. The club is set in an easily walked nautical hub with the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club next door, the town dock next to that, followed by the Connecticut River Museum. essexyc.com
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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 Best Yacht Clubs in Michigan: A Guide to Finding Your Perfect Boating Community
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Introduction
Michigan is a boater’s paradise, with its scenic Great Lakes and numerous inland waterways. For boating enthusiasts who want to take their passion to the next level, joining a yacht club is an excellent option. Yacht clubs offer exclusive facilities, access to events and races, networking opportunities, and boating education. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a beginner, there’s a yacht club in Michigan that will meet your needs.
In this article, we’ll explore the best yacht clubs in Michigan, their unique features, and what sets them apart from other clubs. We’ll also discuss the benefits of joining a yacht club, criteria for selecting one, and how to become a member. Whether you’re looking for a place to dock your boat, socialize with other boaters, or improve your skills, Michigan’s yacht clubs have something to offer. So, let’s dive in and explore the top yacht clubs in Michigan!
Benefits of Joining a Yacht Club
Joining a yacht club in Michigan has numerous benefits, including:
Access to Exclusive Facilities
Yacht clubs often have exclusive facilities that are not available to the general public. These may include marinas, docks, boat storage, and repair services.
Access to Events and Races
Yacht clubs organize various events and races throughout the year, which are exclusive to members. These events are an excellent opportunity to network with other boaters, improve your skills, and have fun.
Networking Opportunities
Yacht clubs provide excellent networking opportunities with other boaters. You’ll meet people who share your passion for boating and may even form lifelong friendships.
Boating Education
Most yacht clubs offer boating education courses to their members. These courses cover various topics such as navigation, safety, and boating laws. Taking these courses will make you a more knowledgeable and skilled boater.
Family-Friendly Environment
Yacht clubs are often family-friendly, with activities for all ages. This makes them an excellent option for families who enjoy boating and want to spend quality time together.
In summary, joining a yacht club in Michigan has numerous benefits. You’ll have access to exclusive facilities, events, and races, networking opportunities, boating education, and a family-friendly environment. These benefits make yacht clubs an excellent option for anyone who wants to take their boating experience to the next level.
Criteria for Selecting a Yacht Club
When selecting a yacht club in Michigan, there are several criteria you should consider:
The location of the yacht club is an essential factor to consider. You’ll want to select a yacht club that is located near the waterways you plan to sail. This will make it easier to access your boat and participate in club events.
Yacht clubs offer a wide range of amenities, including dining facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, and fitness centers. Consider which amenities are important to you and choose a club that offers them.
Membership Fees
Yacht club membership fees can vary widely, so it’s important to consider how much you’re willing to spend. Be sure to factor in initiation fees, monthly dues, and any other costs associated with membership.
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Social Events
Yacht clubs organize various social events throughout the year, such as parties, picnics, and regattas. Consider the type of events that the club organizes and whether they align with your interests.
Club Culture
The culture of a yacht club can vary widely, so it’s essential to consider whether it aligns with your values and interests. Visit the club and speak to current members to get a sense of the culture.
When selecting a yacht club in Michigan, be sure to consider these criteria carefully. Doing so will ensure that you select a club that meets your needs and enhances your boating experience.
Top Yacht Clubs in Michigan
Now that we’ve discussed the benefits of joining a yacht club and the criteria for selecting one let’s take a look at the top yacht clubs in Michigan:
Bayview Yacht Club
Located in Detroit, Bayview Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs in Michigan. With its beautiful clubhouse, extensive racing program, and top-notch facilities, it’s a popular choice for serious sailors.
Grand Traverse Yacht Club
Located in Traverse City, Grand Traverse Yacht Club is a family-friendly club that offers a wide range of activities for boaters of all ages. With its stunning location on West Bay, it’s a popular destination for both sailing and power boating enthusiasts.
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
Located in Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is known for its elegant clubhouse and extensive social program. With its beautiful location on Lake St. Clair, it’s a popular destination for both sailing and power boating enthusiasts.
Harbor Springs Yacht Club
Located in Harbor Springs, Harbor Springs Yacht Club is a smaller club that offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. With its beautiful location on Little Traverse Bay, it’s a popular destination for sailors who enjoy cruising and racing.
Bay Harbor Lake Marina
Located in Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor Lake Marina is a full-service marina that offers all the amenities of a yacht club without the membership requirements. With its beautiful location on Little Traverse Bay, it’s a popular destination for boaters who want to enjoy the best of northern Michigan.
These are just a few of the top yacht clubs in Michigan. Each club offers a unique experience, so be sure to consider which one aligns with your needs and interests.
Yacht clubs are an excellent way to enhance your boating experience in Michigan. Whether you’re a serious sailor or a recreational boater, joining a yacht club can provide you with access to exclusive facilities, events, and networking opportunities.
When selecting a yacht club, it’s important to consider factors such as location, amenities, membership fees, social events, and club culture. By doing so, you’ll be able to select a club that meets your needs and enhances your boating experience.
In Michigan, there are many excellent yacht clubs to choose from, each offering a unique experience. From the prestigious Bayview Yacht Club to the family-friendly Grand Traverse Yacht Club, there’s a club for every boater.
So, if you’re looking to take your boating experience to the next level, consider joining a yacht club in Michigan. You’ll meet new people, improve your skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Before we wrap up, here are a few bonus tips to help you get the most out of your yacht club membership:
Get involved
Yacht clubs offer a wide range of activities and events. To make the most of your membership, be sure to get involved in as many activities as possible. This will help you meet new people and improve your skills.
Attend sailing school
If you’re new to sailing or want to improve your skills, consider attending sailing school. Many yacht clubs offer sailing courses for both beginners and advanced sailors.
Yacht clubs are run by their members, so volunteering can be a great way to give back to the club and meet new people. Whether it’s helping to organize an event or serving on a committee, there are many ways to get involved.
Yacht clubs are a great place to network with other boaters and sailors. Whether you’re looking for crew members or want to learn about a new boat, the members of your yacht club can be a valuable resource.
By following these bonus tips, you can get the most out of your yacht club membership and enhance your boating experience in Michigan.
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