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Welcome to Bristol Yacht Club, where our outstanding amenities combine with the historic and picturesque charm of Bristol, Rhode Island, to make a perfect landing spot for visiting boaters. At BYC, we welcome visiting cruising clubs as well as individual cruisers. All are welcome to enjoy our easily accessible moorings and Club facilities.

A rental at BYC includes free launch service to our docks, grounds and newly renovated Clubhouse ... and to downtown Bristol with its many restaurants, shops and historic treasures. We welcome you to tie up dockside to take on water and purchase ice - and to chat with our friendly staff about all Bristol has to offer. We invite you to use our launch or dinghy dock to access our bathrooms and showers (open 24/7), and our playground, gas BBQ and picnic areas. Our Clubhouse, completely updated in 2019, offers a relaxing bar, lounge and a porch overlooking the harbor - a perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail while chatting with new and old friends. Or pull up an Adirondack chair dockside, steps from our outdoor bar and play area. It is a short "country" walk from our property to enjoy the beauty of Colt State Park and the family-favorite Coggeshall Farm. Just steps away you can rent paddle boards, kayaks and bicycles - a perfect way to have fun on Bristol harbor waters or the East Bay Bike Path. For extended cruisers, we'll direct you to area supermarkets, hardware stores, laundry, sail-maker, and marine supplies and repairs. To plan your visit and view more information: https://www.bristolyc.com/

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BRISTOL YACHT CLUB

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Founded in 1899, Bristol Yacht Club has a long and established tradition for promoting excellence of sportsmanship and camaraderie in all aspects of yachting, on and off the water. We pride ourselves in being fierce racing competitors on the water and compatriots on shore. We will do everything we can to beat you to the finish line and then be found comfortably sitting with you over dinner discussing the evening’s race.

Bristol Yacht Club welcomes applications for individual and family memberships. Our guiding principle for membership is that you have a “demonstrated interest in yachting.” We welcome all who embrace boating in its many facets to include cruising, racing, sail instruction and their related social activities. Please take some time to peruse our website to see if your nautical goals can be achieved as a member of our Club. 

Juniors applying for Intermediate membership need only notify the Membership Committee by email or letter. Any  questions or concerns regarding the application process please contact the membership chair:  [email protected] .

We are currently at our membership cap for Senior Membership and only accepting applications to be put on a waiting list.

If you have any difficulty completing the application please contact the membership chair.  The preferred browser for completion of the form is Chrome. 

Ages 18 - 29

Discover the Benefits of Bristol Yacht Club Membership...

Club Atmosphere:  Bristol Yacht Club is a relaxed, friendly place, away from the traffic and the crowds, yet located in the geographic center of Narragansett Bay. Our professional staff is cordial, helpful and member friendly. Our grassy grounds are dotted with shade trees and our large front lawn is a welcome spot. The Club is a place of relaxation and a port of destination for many visiting yacht clubs throughout the summer.

The Town of Bristol's Fourth of July celebration, featuring the largest and oldest Fourth of July parade in the country along with a breathtaking "over the harbor" fireworks display, is an especially fun and busy time at the Club.

Facilities:  Our Clubhouse and waterfront are impeccably maintained. We have an outdoor barbecue area, children's slides and swings, a convenient parking lot, showers, boat ramp, dinghy float space and racks, launch service, dockside water and ice, gear lockers, short term docking, overnight docking for repairs and provisioning and a magnificent Clubhouse featuring two decks, a large multi-functional room and a full-service bar.​ Members may rent Clubhouse facilities for private parties such as weddings, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation parties and business meetings.

Mooring Area:  Ou r mooring area is a broad semi-circle east of the Club dock with good water depth and excellent holding. The Town of Bristol manages the area in a safe and efficient manner. The Harbormaster's office keeps watch over the harbor and provides mooring side pumpout services. The Club operates two Coast Guard inspected launches from May through October. The Club also maintains two moorings just outside of Potters Cove on Prudence Island for the exclusive use of members.

Club Programs:  We invite you to learn more about opportunities available to you as a BYC member by exploring our website.  Click on the buttons below to learn about our various programs.

Bristol Yacht Club Located in Edgely, PA

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Welcome to the Bristol Yacht Club's website. Bristol Yacht Club is a private club founded in 1948. We invite you to join our club or at least stop by for a visit. You'll quickly notice that our members are courteous, friendly and active in the many events our club offers. Bristol Yacht Club offers four classes of membership to appeal to today's boating enthusiasts. Our members enjoy our club facilities and activities. With or without a boat, our membership categories include Active, Inactive, Honorary, and Junior. We are active members of the Delaware River Yacht League (DRYL), and Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club Association (CBYCA).

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2022 events, cash splash - 4/23/2022, opening day - 5/14/2022, cornhole - 6/18/2022, river rock - 8/20/2022, pig roast - 9/17/2022, cash splash - 9/24/2022, bon fire - 10/15/2022, trim a tree - 12/10/2022, kids christmas party - 12/17/2022, 2022 officers, vice commodore:, rear commodore:, fleet captain:, financial secretary:, 5 year trustee:, house trustee:, docks trustee:, grounds trustee:.

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