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Sailing and Yacht Clubs in Tennessee

6 of the 599 marinas and boating businesses we track in Tennessee are sailing and yacht clubs. Full listings for every city are on the Tennessee 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.

Nashville 2

  1. Nautical Boat Club - Nashville

    3361 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN 37214-4302

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  2. Nautical Boat Club - West Nashville

    525 Basswood Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-1614

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Hendersonville 1

  1. Nautical Boat Club - Hendersonville

    259 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075-5026

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Lancaster 1

  1. Freedom Boat Club Nashville - Center Hill Marina

    450 Cove Hollow Cir, Lancaster, TN 38569-6286

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Loudon 1

  1. Freedom Boat Club Knoxville - Tennessee National

    8301 Tennessee National Dr, Loudon, TN 37774-5458

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Maryville 1

  1. Nautical Boat Club - Tellico

    1000 Marina Harbor Dr, Maryville, TN 37801-3629

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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.

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