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Sailing and Yacht Clubs in South Carolina

9 of the 988 marinas and boating businesses we track in South Carolina are sailing and yacht clubs. Full listings for every city are on the South Carolina 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.

Charleston 2

  1. Freedom Boat Club - Charleston-city Marina

    7 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122

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  2. Carefree Boat Club

    17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1190

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Daniel Island 2

  1. One River Landing

    101 River Landing Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492-7551

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  2. Carefree Boat Club

    101 River Landing Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492-7551

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Greenville 1

  1. Island Global Yachting

    142 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615-5065

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North Charleston 1

  1. Freedom Boat Club - Charleston River's Edge Marina

    4354 Bridge View Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405-7458

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North Myrtle Beach 1

  1. Barefoot Resort & Yacht Club

    2200 Premier Resort Blvd Unit D, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-9203

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Pawleys Island 1

  1. Freedom Boat Club Of Murrells Inlet

    14361 Ocean Hwy # 1a , Ste 2, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-4806

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Tega Cay 1

  1. Carefree Boat Club Lkw Tega Cay

    28000 Marina Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708-8346

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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 South Carolina, check the 9 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 South Carolina, MarinaAtlas indexes 9 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.