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Sailing and Yacht Clubs in Maryland

11 of the 899 marinas and boating businesses we track in Maryland are sailing and yacht clubs. Full listings for every city are on the Maryland page.

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Sailing and yacht clubs range from community-oriented non-profits focused on recreational group sails to private social clubs with dedicated slip access, dining facilities, and formal racing fleets. Some operate membership-based boat sharing programs where vessels are maintained for you, while others require members to bring or crew their own boats. Looking at a location on a map won't show you the initiation requirements, fleet types, or whether the club focuses on youth instruction, competitive regattas, or casual cruising.

Annapolis 3

  1. International Star Class Yacht

    914 Bay Ridge Rd Ste 220, Annapolis, MD 21403-3919

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  2. Freedom Boat Club - Annapolis, Md (@ Fairwinds Marina)

    1000 Fairwinds Dr, Annapolis, MD 21409-4783

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  3. Freedom Boat Club - Annapolis, Md (podickory Point Yacht Club)

    2116 Bay Front Ter, Annapolis, MD 21409-5705

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Baltimore 2

  1. Baltimore Dragon Boat Club

    321 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, MD 21230-5012

    Wed 6pm, Sat 8am

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  2. Freedom Boat Club - Baltimore, Md (@ Harbor East Marina)

    40 International Dr, Baltimore, MD 21202-4648

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Chester 1

  1. Freedom Boat Club - Castle Harbor Marina

    301 Tackle Cir, Chester, MD 21619-2558

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Edgewater 1

  1. Freedom Boat Club - Edgewater, Md - (@ Liberty Marina)

    64 Old South River Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037-1450

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Essex 1

  1. Freedom Boat Club - Baltimore, Md (middle River)

    2015 Turkey Point Rd, Essex, MD 21221-1912

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Havre De Grace 1

  1. Havre De Grace Yacht Club

    100 Bourbon St, Havre De Grace, MD 21078-3147

    Website All Havre De Grace

North East 1

  1. Freedom Boat Club - North East, Md (@ Mcdaniel Yacht Basin)

    15 Grandview Ave, North East, MD 21901-5122

    Call All North East

Oxon Hill 1

  1. Freedom Boat Club - Oxon Hill, Md (@ National Harbor)

    168 National Plz, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1139

    Call All Oxon Hill
Check membership structures. Many clubs offer introductory social memberships or public community sailing days, allowing you to test the facilities and meet fleet members before committing to annual dues or reciprocity requirements.

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Good to know

What is the difference between a traditional yacht club and a boat club?

Traditional yacht clubs usually center around member-owned boats, social events, racing programs, and sometimes waterfront facilities like docks or clubhouses. Boat clubs, by contrast, typically operate a shared fleet of boats that members can reserve without owning a vessel or managing maintenance.

Do I need to own a sailboat to join a sailing club?

Not always. Many sailing clubs offer access to a fleet of club-owned boats, run crew-matching programs for owner-captained boats, or provide instruction programs that include time on the water.

How much do sailing club memberships typically cost?

Costs vary widely depending on the facility type and amenity level. Annual dues for community sailing clubs often start in the mid-hundreds, while private yacht clubs may require one-time initiation fees alongside monthly dues ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Maryland, check the 11 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Maryland, MarinaAtlas indexes 11 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.