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.
Brooklyn 3
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Brooklyn Yacht Club Inc
3147 Voorhies Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235-1046
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Miramar Yacht Club
3050 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235-2242
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New York Sailor's Club
159 Bridge Park Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11201-4541
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Captain Steve Sailing inc
433 Main St, Port Washington, NY 11050
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Port Yacht Charters
9 Belleview Ave Ste 1, Port Washington, NY 11050-3635
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Carefree Boat Club Of Port Washington
403 Main St Ste 5, Port Washington, NY 11050-3170
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Echo Bay Yacht Club
22 Pelham Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10801-5753
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Carefree Boat Club At New Rochelle
425 Davenport Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805-2110
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Carefree Boat Club Of Buffalo
512 River Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120-6812
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Freedom Boat Club - North Tonawanda
200 River Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120-5708
Ballston Spa 1
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Saratoga Lake Sailing Club
163 Manning Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020-4129
Bronx 1
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Consolidated Yachts Inc
157 Pilot St, Bronx, NY 10464-1635
Buffalo 1
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Freedom Boat Club - Buffalo, Ny
1111 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14203-3133
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Fleet Boat Club Canandaigua
808 S Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424-2213
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Cold Spring Boat Club
5 New St, Cold Spring, NY 10516-3209
Halesite 1
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Head Of The Bay Club
191 Bay Rd, Halesite, NY 11743-1307
Kingston 1
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Adventure Boat Club
170 Abeel St, Kingston, NY 12401-6644
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Freedom Boat Club Lake George
10 Dunhams Bay Rd, Lake George, NY 12845-5007
Mayfield 1
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Mayfield Yacht Club Private
214 Lakeside Dr, Mayfield, NY 12117-3411
Ossining 1
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Ferry Sloops, Inc.
46 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY 10562-4644
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Oakcliff Sailing Center
4 South St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771-1511
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Freedom Boat Club Port Of Rochester
1000 N River St, Rochester, NY 14612-2178
Rye 1
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Carefree Boat Club At Rye City Boat Basin
650 Milton Rd, Rye, NY 10580-3227
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Fleet Boat Club Sodus Point
8495 Greig St, Sodus Point, NY 14555-9752
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Bullhead Yacht Club Inc
362 W Neck Rd, Southampton, NY 11968-2231
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Buffalo Boat Share, Llc
4444 River Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150-6510
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SailTime New York
614 Beach Rd, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Yonkers 1
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Yonkers Corinthian Yacht Club
771 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701-1537
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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 New York, check the 28 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 New York, MarinaAtlas indexes 28 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.