When our founders met on the porch of the Branford Point Hotel, their discussions often focused on plans to organize a club that would encourage the art of navigation, the advancement of aquatic sports, and gather together yachtsmen into a common interest association. Herbert Smith of East Haven, Homer H. Sheppard of New Haven, and Norman Gillette of Short Beach incorporated the Branford Yacht Club on June 24, 1909. Herbert Smith became the first Commodore (1909-1910). When the Branford Point […]
Black Rock Yacht Club traces its origins to 1874. In that year, George A. Wells, an associate of P.T. Barnum, purchased a building on the land where the clubhouse now sits. It became known as part of the George Hotel, known the world over for its elegance and charm. The Club House was used as a bar and for shore dinners. During that period it was called “Pleasure Hall”. Bathing facilities for the hotels 200 or more guests were quite […]
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Are you looking for an exhilarating day on the open sea, carefree cruising, an exciting vacation experience, comfort, and a well maintained yacht? Do you appreciate personalized service, provided by a warm, friendly and helpful staff? Windward Sailing has been offering this and more to its members for 40 years in beautiful Newport Beach. When you sail with Windward you benefit from a wide variety of vessels ranging in size from 28′ to 44′. You sail our vessels without the […]
Founder, President of Voyager Yacht Club is the founder of Voyager Yacht Club. He has heired his family business and possesses 18 years of experience on yachting servicing. Joe has setup the company in 2006 became an entrepreneur. He serves on company’s operations and execution team to ensure flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace and has developed a framwork of the company structure. Joe has a mission to create utmost memorable joyful moment with the best services for […]
The Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Season was the 45th Anniversary of the formation of the UCI Sailing Team. In those 45 years the team has garnered 7 National Championships, 50 All American honors, 5 ICSA Dinghy National low point winners and numerous Conference Championships. However a lot has changed in 25 years. The team has gone from a full fledged varsity program with a full time coach and athletic department perks to a viable student run racing program. Less than three […]
In the beginning it was the San Leandro Sailing Club. A group of students were taking a class in piloting given by the Peralto Power Squadron at San Leandro High School In 1967. A discussion was held on the possibility of forming a family orientated sailing club. An ad was placed in the newspaper inviting anyone interested in forming such a club to meet at the San Leandro Library on January 13, 1967. Eighty five people attended the meeting and […]
South Shore Yacht Club
Welcome to South Bay Sailing’s website. We are a full service ASA accredited sailing school and charter company. Whether it is lessons or cruising you are looking for, our sleek fleet of racing boats are responsive to drive and fun to ride. Please scroll down to see our news feed for more details about what’s currently happening at the dock. Also check out our monthly newsletter linked at the bottom of the page. That’s where we offer deals and specials. […]
SYC is located in downtown Long Beach California, Shoreline Yacht Club is a California Yacht Club in the center of Southern California’s most active boating venue. From our clubhouse within the newly reconstructed marina, members actively host a busy Cruising and Racing schedule, a burgeoning Junior Sailing program, Angling and Diving events, and other on the water activities. We are involved in the community as well, preparing a pancake breakfast for 600 to 700 of the marina community and public […]
Activities started again in 1946, the first regatta in 1947 was held at the Naval Reserve Armory. Club meetings were held in various member’s houses. During February 1949 a suite was leased in the California Hotel. In January 1950 negotiations were opened with the City for a portion of beach for a clubhouse location. In July 1950 there was a “Bill of Sale” from the Union Oil Company for an old office building to be used for a clubhouse. The […]
Hans Schneider is still reflecting “…some enthusiastic members approached the City of San Leandro to lease some land and build a clubhouse. The members loaned the club money, interest free, and the work of building the clubhouse was done by volunteers. When you came into the clubhouse in those days the floor was concrete painted red. The bar was from plywood, tables were cable wheels covered with plywood, the chairs were from Goodwill, and everybody was happy to have a […]
The History Committee continues to work to maintain a record of the many artifacts, books, trophies and more that are in storage and displayed throughout the yacht club. In 1886 a group of local boating enthusiasts joined together to found what has become a cornerstone yacht club in the annals of American yachting. San Diego Yacht Club’s facilities had humble beginnings in a number of locations, including an old ferry boat. SDYC has been at its present location on Point […]
The objective of the Port Royal Yacht Club is to promote the art and science of seamanship and navigation, to promote clean sportsmanship, good citizenship, and good health among the youth and adult members by stimulating interest in, and by promoting through educational programs the construction, care, sailing and navigation of yachts, aimed always toward the goal of safety at sea. The Port Royal Yacht Club is located in the beautiful Port Royal Marina. Check the Port Royal Marina website […]
The objective of this Club shall be to encourage the sport of yachting in cooperation with the Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) and the San Diego Association of Yacht Clubs (SDAYC). In so doing, the Club will promote an active social schedule for the benefit of its members and their guests. In all of its endeavors the Club will foster a Corinthian spirit and promote the traditions of the sport.” The roots of the Point Loma Yacht Club go back […]
Just before Christmas in 1975, a half-dozen couples sat down together to discuss the feasibility of forming a full-service yacht club in Channel Islands Harbor. In January of 1976, the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club was established, and officially incorporated on August 17, 1976, with founding Commodore Floyd Woodcock at the helm. PCYC officers, committee heads and club members routinely appeared at government offices in pursuit of our aim – a place in the county plans for a clubhouse and marina. […]
Twelve boating enthusiasts met on February 6, 1963 with the intent of forming the Oceanside Yacht Club. The Oceanside Small Craft Harbor was a reality by then and the Southern California Yachting Association had given the group its guidance, advice, and encouragement. A week later, the group met with then Oceanside Councilman George G. Turnbull, Oceanside Harbor District Director Harold B. Snyder, and Harbor Patrol Chief David Owens. A committee consisting of Mildred Wright, Ken Gilman, Byron Jessup, Ray Borgeson, […]
The Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA) was founded in 1947 and has grown to become the organizer of many of Southern California’s traditional boat races. The organization has a rich history of race sponsorship under the stewardship of its presidents and committees. The founding members of NOSA met in 1947 to organize a small, just-for-fun race for sailors coming out of World War II. Newport Harbor Yacht Club hosted the first race, called at the time, the Governor’s Cup. A […]
he Navy Yacht Club San Diego is an element of the Commanding Officer Naval Base Coronado’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program. It operates in support of the MWR programs established by the Chief of Naval Personnel. The club is located in facilities at the Fiddler’s Cove Marina, on Strand Way, Coronado, CA. The club is a member of the San Diego Association of Yacht Clubs, San Diego Cruiser Association, the Southern California Yachting Association, and the United States Sailing […]
The Morro Bay Yacht Club is a private, non-profit organization devoted to boating activities, along with the protection and enjoyment of our picturesque bay and coastline. We participate in both competitive and non-competitive boating activities throughout the year. Anyone at least 21 who owns a boat, is planning to buy a boat, or regularly enjoys boating activities in someone else’s boat is invited to apply for membership. Currently our members’ boats range in size from kayaks to ocean cruisers, and […]