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Solomons Island Yacht Club, 14604 Solomons Island Road, PO  Box 206,  Solomons, Maryland 20688,  Phone: 410-326-3718, Email: [email protected]

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The SMSA Clubhouse is conveniently located on Main Street in Solomons Island, Maryland, across from the Solomons Boardwalk Gazeebo. Public parking is provided on the boardwalk side of the street. There is a State boat ramp also located in Solomons, under the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge.

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N38° 19' 22" W076° 27' 30"

14490 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, MD

PO Box 262, Solomons, MD

443-684-SMSA (7672)

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Meet the team - our Officers:

John Blaney

Vice commodore.

David Meiser

Rear commodore.

Scott Roland

Katherine Woodworth

Laura Comeau-Stanley

Carl Kemp 2025

Shawn Stanley 2025

Elliott Peterson 2024

Joe Frost 2024

Clarke McKinney 2026

Jimmy Yurko 2026

Program chairs, keelboat race.

Erick Burger

Smallboat race.

Steve Birchfield

Phil Sibley

Harry and Kati Keith

Paige Smith

Spencer Wait

Bar Manager

Barbara Whited

Communications.

Johnathan Nepini

Kristi Yurko

Adult learn to sail.

Jimmy Yurko

High School

Troy Raines

Safety boat.

Randy Gross

Facility Purchase Fund Committee

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SMSA Club Info

A brief history, 1971 thru 2014.

The following is the text from the original letter of invitation

SOLOMONS YACHTING CENTER

Welcome to maryland, solomon island’s finest full service marina – transients are welcome.

Now Offering Expert Engine and Mechanical

Repair and repower.

Solomons Yachting Center offers state-of-the-art floating dock slips, each with 40’ finger piers – all set in a well-protected harbor.

Our amenities include a fuel dock, well maintained swimming pool and an upscale lounge. A beautiful large elevated deck surrounds the pool, offering great vistas of the harbor, cool breezes, and a central location for our many activities and social functions.

Solomons Yachting Center is a short walk or bike ride away from all the many restaurants, museums and attractions Solomon has to offer. You can’t get any closer!

We Transport Boats with Hydraulic Trailers!

Fully renovated facilities and extensively landscaped grounds

Among the facilities you will enjoy are:

-A well maintained swimming pool. A large elevated deck surrounds the pool offering great views of Solomons Harbor and room for group gatherings or your own area for quiet relaxation.

-A upscale Pub adjacent to the pool in our renovated clubhouse. Perfect for casual poolside dining and a fun evening with your friends. Available for Private Parties.

– Private clean restrooms and shower “suites” are conveniently located in the clubhouse. These air conditioned private suites will rival the best you can find on the Bay!

-High speed internet access and cable TV is always available in the Captains Lounge.

-Ships Store drinks, beer, bait and general provisions.

-Our laundry facility, including 3 Washers & 3 Dryers folding tables are available in the lower level of the Clubhouse

-An easily accessible fuel dock, with diesel and gas available thru our regular and high speed pumps. A pumpout station is also conveniently located.

-Well landscaped picnic areas complete with lawn chairs, picnic tables and charcoal grills conveniently located for leisurely meals in a quiet setting.

We are committed to the highest level of service…

Among the services we provide are:

Dock n’ Go Service: When you simply want to tie up and leave, just let us know and we’ll arrange to have one of our capable deck hands wash down your boat and prepare it for your next visit!

Boat Hauling and Power Washing: We will schedule a time convenient for you. Our 50 ton travel lift can accommodate even the largest of boats.

Engine and Systems Mechanical: Complete diesel and gas engine repair, refit, and repower.

Bottom painting and other general maintenance services: Please let us know your specific needs we will be happy to work with you.

Winter Storage: Our property can accommodate all our slip holders and then some. Help us plan your time out of the water to ensure you start your year without any delay.

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Solomons Yachting Center

255 Alexander Lane

Solomons, Maryland 20688

Solomons Island, Maryland is located on State Route 2 in Solomons, Calvert County, Southern Maryland, twenty miles south of Prince Frederick.

Driving Directions:

From Washington, D.C. – Take State Route 4 east from the Washington Beltway to State Route 2-4 to Solomons.

From Baltimore – Take Interstate 97 south from the Baltimore Beltway, to State Route 3 and U.S. Route 301 south to State Route 4. Continue south/east to State Route 2-4 to Solomons.

You can also take I-97 south to the Aris T. Allen Boulevard exit (Route 665), then follow signs for Solomons Island, Route 2 South. Go south on Route 2, following signs for Prince Frederick. Route 2 will join with Route 4 – make a left from Route 2 onto Route 2-4 south. Follow Route 2-4 south/east to Solomons.

From Richmond – Take U.S. route 301 north into Maryland, then State Route 234 east to State Route 5, south on State Route 5 passing Leonardtown, left on State Route 4 across the Thomas Johnson Bridge (lower Patuxent River Bridge) to State Route 2 at east end of the bridge.

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Just inside the mouth of the Patuxent River, Solomons Island, Maryland is not only one of the top cruising destinations on the Chesapeake Bay, but truly the gateway to cruising the Middle Bay.

Whether you’re looking for a daysail or full week’s cruising , we recommend several itineraries to consider in your planning. Most are very “do-able” in a mid-size cruising sailboat with 4-6’ draft. Naturally, your boat, crew skills/interests and the weather all play significant roles in your cruise planning, so flexibility is key. Plan ahead, use up-to-date charts and weather information, and call ahead for local conditions and marina reservations where possible.

Items of Note:

Solomons location: N 38º 19.58’ W 076º 27.62’

Reference Charts:

Solomons, Patuxent River: Chart 12264 Southern Potomac River: Chart 12285 Crisfield, Smith, Tangier: Chart 12228 Reedville, Rappahannock: Chart 12235 Herring Bay, Knapps Narrows: Chart 12266 Choptank: Chart 12263 South River, Eastern Bay: Chart 12270 Annapolis: Chart 12282

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Distances: listed in nautical miles, and are approximate on navigable path Chartlets: used for illustration purposes, and not to be used for navigation Download: you may download this page as a PDF

Daysails* from Solomons Island, MD

• Lighthouse Tour: Drum Point, Cove Point, Hooper Island Lighthouses, return (28 nm)
• To Hooper Island Lighthouse, return (22 nm)
• To Point No Point Lighthouse, return (32 nm)
• To Cove Point Lighthouse, return (15 nm)
• Up Patuxent River to Broomes Island, return (19 nm)
• Up Patuxent River to Vera’s, St Leonard Creek, return (18 nm)
• Race: Whatever boat is nearby!

2-Day Cruises

• Solomons to Oxford (marina or anchorage)
• Return to Solomons
• Solomons to Deale/Herring Bay (marinas)
• Solomons to St Leonard Creek (anchor/marina at Vera’s White Sands)
• St Leonard Creek to Broomes Island to Solomons
• Solomons to Knapps Narrows (marina, or anchor NE of Knapps)
• Knapps Narrows to Solomons
• Solomons to Little Choptank (anchorage)
• Solomons to Potomac, anchor Smith Creek

3-Day Cruises

• Solomons to Crisfield
• Crisfield to Tangier Island
• Tangier Island to Solomons
• Ferry daytrip to Tangier or Smith Island
• Crisfield to Solomons
• Solomons to Yeocomico River or Smith Creek
• Yeocomico/ Smith Creek to Tangier Island
• Solomons to Reedville (Great Wicomico)
• Reedville to Tangier Island
• Solomons to Oxford
• Oxford to Herring Bay
• Herring Bay to Solomons
• Solomons to Oxford or Cambridge (Choptank)
• To Knapps Narrows (or anchorage Harris or Broad Creek)
• Solomons to St Mary’s River (anchorage or marina)
• Explore historic St Mary’s City, anchor or marina overnight

5-Day Cruises

• Around Tilghman Island to St Michaels
• Anchor in Wye River
• To Herring Bay
• To Solomons
• Solomons to Deale/Herring Bay
• To Annapolis
• To St Michaels
• To Knapps Narrows or Oxford
• To Wye River
• To Tangier Island (or Ferry trip to Smith Island)
• To Onancock
• To Reedville
• Solomons to St Mary’s City
• To Crisfield
• To Tangier Island
• Solomons to Reedville
• To Rappahannock River: Irvington, Urbanna or Deltaville
• Rappahannock River
• To St Mary’s River or Point Lookout (Smith Creek)

7-Day Cruises

• Solomons to Cambridge
• Cambridge to Oxford
• To Annapolis – marina or mooring
• To Deale/Herring Bay – marinas
• Solomons to St Leonard Creek/Vera’s White Sands
• Daysail Patuxent River near Solomons, dock SYC
• To Oxford (anchorage or marina)
• To St Michael’s
• To Deale/Herring Bay
• More Rappahannock
• Solomons to St Mary’s
• To Rappahanock River: Irvington, Urbanna or Deltaville
• To Solomons – marina or anchor Mill Creek
• Daysail up Patuxent River, Return to Solomons
• Solomons to Potomac (anchor Smith Creek)
• To St Mary’s City, anchor or marina stay overnight
• To Yeocomico River
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The top 50 most exclusive yacht clubs in the world honored with platinum status.

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The rich and famous are not merely looking for the best place to anchor their yachts; they are also seeking out exclusive memberships in stunning destinations, all offering luxury amenities and, of course, bragging rights. These exclusive yachting clubs with often outrageous initiation fees, provide luxurious clubhouses, and provide accommodations for yachties who want to get their land legs. Most of them provide high-end concierge service to its members as well as Michelin-star quality restaurants and more.

Yacht Clubs have been recognized in the Platinum Clubs of America elections for more than 20 years. According to the Platinum Club, “Recognition in the following categories is important in the selection of Platinum status; Tradition, history, and heritage, a respected membership, excellence in amenities, exceptional service, adapting to changing times, and overall experience.

I spoke with the President of Club Leaders Forum, David V. Smith, about the selection, and he says, “we created an alphabetical selection this time as opposed to by rank because we felt that it was challenging to compare a yacht club in Ireland with a yacht club in Singapore, as amenities, location and facilities do vary quite a lot. The yachting and boating world is a different and unique culture, typically a little more relaxed and not as formal as country clubs and golf clubs. However, many of the world’s finest yacht clubs have wonderful history and traditions, with a great sense of camaraderie among their members. Certain yacht clubs were selected by the Panel not necessarily for their facilities and amenities but in their recognition of hosting world class sailing regattas and events.”  

Here are the top 50 most exclusive yacht clubs worldwide being awarded the ultimate Platinum Status for 2021.

Annapolis Yacht Club

Surrounding the Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis, the Club boasts over 75 wet slips and dry dockage. The club began in 1886 as an informal canoe club, and today has 1600 regular members active in social, racing, and cruising programs.

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Beach Point Club

Beach Point Club is a member-owned, family-oriented private club. The elegant and spacious clubhouse was built in the 1890s by an industrialist as a private home. In 1925 the property was purchased by the founding members with the purpose of establishing a club on the water. The club now has more than 600 members with a full service marina.

Chicago Yacht Club

Founded in 1875, Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. The Club is home to more than 1,400 members, including a winning America’s Cup skipper, and Olympic medalists.

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Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Grosse Pointe offers a 261-slip certified Clean Marina, state-of-the-art Marine Activity Center, newly renovated Bowling Recreation Center and Family Recreation Center, new Fitness Center, and Olympic-sized pool. The 75,000-square-foot Clubhouse features Italian Renaissance architecture and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2015. Initiation fees can go as high as $12,500 with $650 monthly dues

Larchmont Yacht Club

Located in Westchester County, New York, the Club has been in existence since 1880 when it was purchased by Benjamin A. Carver, a railroad magnate. The original Carver residence was much smaller than the present clubhouse – the east and west wings were added following the purchase. The Junior Clubhouse was the Carver stable: the basement was the cow barn, while the first floor housed the horses.

Lauderdale Yacht Club

Founded in 1938, Lauderdale Yacht Club is invitation only and host to 65 dock slips that wrap around the marina. The club is also home to one of the most elite junior sailing programs in the nation.

Naples Yacht Club

Founded in 1947 and situated on Naples Bay, the Club has the proud distinction of being the city’s first and oldest private club and its marina has 75 concrete floating docks. Membership has grown from three founding yachtsmen to over 530.

Newport Harbor Yacht Club

Established in 1916, the club is located on the Balboa peninsula in Southern California. A newly remodeled clubhouse was also created to replace the original building. Initiation fees range upwards of $20,000

Palm Beach Yacht Club

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Founded in 1890, the marina has 45 slips to accommodate boats up to 150 feet. All annual dockage contracts (from $1 per foot per day), include a membership to the prestigious Yacht Club.

Pelican Isle Y acht Club

With 190 wet slips and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, the club can accommodate vessels up to 55 feet. Equity social membership is by invitation only with an initiation fee as high as $15,000, and annual dues at $5,500.

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Founded in 1959, the club has been part of the Boca Raton landscape for over 50 years with membership by invitation only. The state-of-the-art Marina boasts a TimberTech floating dock system, accommodating vessels up to 130 feet. 

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The Sailfish Club of Florida was built in the early 1900s. It is the oldest continuously operating private club in the town of Palm Beach.

San Diego Yacht Club

In June of 1886 a group of local boating enthusiasts joined together to found what has become this cornerstone yacht club. The racing history of SDYC is as significant as the history of its location. Several members were winning races all over the country in the early to mid-20th century, however, SDYC reached a turning point starting in the 1980s when Dennis Conner won the America’s Cup. In the early 1980s, Dennis Conner won the cup once and then lost it the next time to New York Yacht Club. In 1987, Dennis won again on behalf of San Diego Yacht Club. The America’s Cup was won a third time by SDYC in 1992 by Bill Koch on the yacht,  America .

With 600 wet slips and 100 dry slips, initiation fee is upwards of $24,000 plus $200 monthly dues.

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San Francisco Yacht Club

In the summer of 1869, a group of active, local yachtsmen formed the San Francisco Yacht Club. The oldest yacht club on the Pacific Coast, it’s one of the most elegant and exclusive yacht clubs in the U.S. The harbor consists of 190 berths and 50 dry-storage spaces, as well as a large youth sailing dock. Membership is by sponsor referral only.

Sarasota Yacht Club

Saraso ta Yacht Club

Sarasota Yacht Club was organized in the summer of 1907 and located on the north end of Siesta Key. Facilities include a 110-slip marina, fitness center, heated pool, two indoor bars, a pool bar, multiple meeting rooms, a grand dining room, waterside terrace, and lunch dock. Membership is by invitation only.

Savannah Yacht Club

The Savannah Yacht Club was originally organized on June 14, 1869. The private, members only club is by invitation only with only 1,000 members. Amenities include a figure 8 pool, an Olympic size swimming pool, as well as floating docks.

St. Francis Yacht Club

This club was founded in 1927 when the members of the San Francisco Yacht Club decided to move their clubhouse out of San Francisco to Belvedere, California. The 2,300 member club is considered to be the most prestigious yacht club in the western U.S. and has hosted over 40 regattas on San Francisco Bay. The Mediterranean Revival-style clubhouse is in close proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoys views from the Bridge to Alcatraz Island and beyond.

Tampa Yacht & Country Club

Founded in 1904 as a place to race sailboats, ride and show horses, the marina now holds 31 covered slips and 50 open slips. Membership is sponsored and by invitation only.

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Circolo Canottieri Aniene

Circolo degli Esteri

Compagnia della Vela

Playing host to 10 prestigious regattas this year, including the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the Yacht Club Costa Smerelda has been tied to the Italian Sailing Federation since the 1960s. Offering a wellness center and spa, the clubhouse overlooks the Marina and the Italian coast. The club has a panoramic pool terrace, al fresco dining, and a member’s lounge and bar. There are also 24 residential suites, including the popular Presidential suite that opened in 2016.

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Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has its marina close to the bustling Front Street at the heart of the historic city of Hamilton. It began as a meeting place for British military officers and Bermudian sailing enthusiasts.

Membership in the club extends to over 850 resident and non-resident members. The 130 berth marina has a full-service staff and can accommodate vessels of up to 150 feet in length.

Nassau Yacht Club

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Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in the world.

Royal Cork Yacht Club

Sometime in the early 1600s, sailing for private pleasure started to to become popular in the Netherlands. Later that century, during the Cromwellian years, King Charles II of England was in exile in the Netherlands and while there he became aware of this new and exciting pastime. According to Royal Cork Yacht Club, “By 1720, interest in the sport had progressed so much that his great-grandson, the 26 year old William O’Brien, the 9th Lord Inchiquin, and five of his friends got together to formalize their activities and in so doing established ” The Water Club of the Harbour of Cork.”

This club is known today as the Royal Cork Yacht Club and it is the oldest yacht club in the world. It was originally located on Haulbowline Island before moving to the town of Cobh and finally establisged in it's current location in Crosshaven.

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Royal Thames Yacht Club

The Royal Thames Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the world, founded in 1775. The exclusive Knightsbridge Clubhouse has two bars, an acclaimed restaurant, and accommodations for those staying overnight. Anyone looking to join must be recommended by current members.

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Founded by Prince Rainier III in 1953, the Yacht Club De Monaco is a prestigious club that holds a unique position on the international yachting scene with more than 1600 members drawn from 66 nationalities.

The reigning Club President since 1984 has been His Royal Highness, Prince Sovereign Albert II, and a suitably formal dress code for day and evening wear is enforced at all times. Membership is limited and very, very exclusive: prospective candidates must submit an application form to the club committee and be introduced by two sponsors, both of whom must be existing members. The successful applicant will be welcomed with an ice-breaking cocktail party and gala dinner in their honor.

The futuristic clubhouse was redesigned in 2013 and overlooks Port Hercules, it offers up very popular cocktail bar and Mediterranean restaurant.

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Pestovo Golf club is built in accordance with international standards and it doesn’t have any analogs in Moscow and Moscow Region. The championship course is prepared for games at the highest level — it can host prestigious major tournaments. Professional coaches of the Golf academy can teach a beginner or give valuable advice to already experienced golfers and children Academy will develop the potential of the youngest golfers.

Membership in the private closed club «Pestovo» is a lifetime privilege opening multifaceted opportunities of sports and cultural life of modern golf community.

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Away from the bustle

Pestovo golf club is situated in a picturesque place on the shore of Pestovo reservoir. Here is no city noise but only fresh air, landscapes and cozy country houses. Its nature and developed infrastructure turn Pestovo into a quiet corner for family vacation.

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There are all the necessary things in our country complex for comfortable rest of your entire family. This is not only a championship golf course but it’s also a club house, restaurant, fitness club and yacht club. Qualified staff puts the life in the country club on a new level.

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Portland Yacht Club is Oregon’s oldest yacht club and was founded in 1908 as the Willamette Motor Boat Club, and remains today as the premier club in the greater Portland area.   Located on NE Marine Drive on the banks of the Columbia River, the club offers open moorage for sailboats, boathouses for powerboats, and open docks for both.  The moorage facilities include private fuel dock and pump-out station. Club members have access to the Willow Bar Outstation located 12 miles downstream on Sauvie Island.   The Clubhouse facilities include the outdoor patio, main bar, grand ballroom and adjacent dining room with food and beverage service offered six days a week.  In addition, the club’s frequent activities include a full range of events, many of which are family oriented.

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8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In

FoodfindsAsia.com | 8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In | Filipinos’ history as a maritime people date back to prehistoric times. In fact, the Philippines’ basic sociopolitical unit today, the barangay, traces its etymological origins to the balangay , the ancient outrigger boats that were used by precolonial Filipino communities to explore and conquer islands this side of the Pacific. As a people belonging to a seafaring culture, it’s no wonder that modern Filipinos are taking a retrospective look at their glorious past as Austronesian mariners and are developing a renewed love for the ocean and marinas as present-day yachtsmen.

Today, Philippine marinas look to accommodate more and more yachts and other pleasure watercrafts as the years go by. In 2017, an ASEAN Briefing op-ed piece named the Philippines as a country with high potential in yacht industry growth. The natural beauty of the Philippine islands and its fantastic bays, combined with a growing interest in leisurely sea travel, can explain the spike in yachting activities throughout the country.

Are you part of the demographic that’s become enamored of the yachting lifestyle? Do you want to know where in the country you can berth your watercraft? Leading sailboat and motorboat authority Europa Yachts is happy to enter the conversation, and recommends the following locations for discovering the Philippines through yachting. Here is a short list of clubs and marinas in the country, organized by island region.  

Manila Yacht Club and Marina, Manila, Metro Manila

Established in 1927, the Manila Yacht Club and Marina is one of the oldest yacht clubs in all of Asia, and is nestled in the scenic Manila Bay. It is also near other well-known landmarks in the city, such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the headquarters of the Philippine Navy, and the US Embassy. Facilities in the marina include a launching ramp and a fueling center, and the club itself is host to a restaurant and gorgeous function rooms. The Manila Yacht Club only welcomes visitors who arrive by boat, and it charges an initial security deposit of USD 750 upon arrival. Club membership is mandatory for medium and long-term mooring of boats.

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales

The Subic Bay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1998, upholds itself as the country’s premier yacht club. It operates in the deepest bay in the country, and can host vessels well beyond 50 meters in length. Already benefitting from the innate beauty of the Zambales mountains surrounding it, the club hosts a number of other attractions, including its luxury accommodations, swimming pools, and its own movie theater, bowling alley, and nightclub. Those who venture outside of the club’s premises can also shop for well-priced imported goods at the Subic Freeport Zone, engage in water sports , or sign up for diving excursions.

Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Batangas

Peaceful Punta Fuego is a mecca for those who love the sport of sailing. As per its official website, the Punta Fuego Yacht Club aims to serve “a dynamic and vibrant community of boat enthusiasts and yacht owners.” This it does by playing host to a diverse population of watercrafts, from large catamarans and mono-hull yachts to small boats. Non-members of the club may use the berths for up to 3 weeks, and can refuel at the marina’s fueling station. The yacht club offers other amenities such as locker rooms, shower rooms, Internet facilities, a chart room, and a restaurant called Barracuda Bar, which serves delicious fares. Outside of the yachting crowd, Punta Fuego Yacht Club also caters to those wishing to celebrate weddings, conferences, and corporate events in their opulent quarters.

Puerto Galera Yacht Club, Oriental Mindoro

Further south, yachtsmen may moor at the Puerto Galera Yacht Club in Oriental Mindoro, an island location that’s home to tourist attractions like the Sabang Wreck dive site, lively beachfront resorts, and the Malasimbo Music Festival. Puerto Galera Yacht Club has been in operation for almost thirty years and lends services such as refueling provisions and yacht repairs from its marina. Boat owners also enjoy optimal convenience if mooring here, as they can also shop for spare parts in the nearby Batangas port.

Busuanga Yacht Club, Puerta del Sol Bay Marina, Palawan

Beautiful Palawan is a bucket-list destination for many, especially those who dream of cruising its crystalline waters. Accommodating the yachting community in this island province is the Busuanga Yacht Club, which promises secure mooring amidst breathtaking white-sand beaches. Here, each vessel will benefit from a typhoon-safe harbor, easy refueling, and direct access to transportation hubs like the New Busuanga Airport. Adjoining this marina is the Puerta del Sol Bay Resort, which offers luxurious accommodations to visitors. When not atop the deck of a boat, travelers can also explore the lagoons and freshwater lakes of Coron, go shipwreck diving, or relax in the hot springs of Maquinit.

Iloilo Sailing Club, Arevelo, Iloilo City, Iloilo

Iloilo Province is home to some of the country’s most beautiful old-world architecture, a flourishing ecotourism industry, and delectably fresh seafood cuisine. What will round off an unforgettable visit to Iloilo, however, is an excursion to the Iloilo Sailing Club on a leisure watercraft. The club accepts visitors and encourages membership in the case of medium and long-stay mooring. It also hosts a number of amenities and activities, including a dinghy storage, a beach bar and restaurant, and classes for those who want to learn about sailing. In recent months, the Iloilo Sailing Club has also been a convenient meet-up point for big maritime events, such as the Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta and the Seafarers’ Job Fair.

Cebu Yacht Club, Mactan Island, Cebu

The historic Mactan Island in Cebu was the site of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines. Now known as a commercial hub that hosts a prolific furniture and musical instruments industries, Mactan is also the location of the Cebu Yacht Club, an institution that is beloved by the locals. Aside from being an ideal spot to restock on much-needed fuel and supplies, the Cebu Yacht Club is also a trusted club to commission for boat repairs. There’s a good vibe in this club for everybody, as it sports both luxury accommodations and a waterfront strip of restaurants that laid-back diners can frequent. MINDANAO

Holiday Oceanview Marina, Samal Island, Davao del Norte

The Holiday Oceanview Marina is a major attraction of Samal Island in Davao del Norte Province, one that welcomes Filipino and foreign yachtsmen alike to moor within its premises. The space is quite roomy, in fact, with 56 berths that can fit vessels up to 15 meters in length. The club also has a boat ramp that can accommodate boats up to 18 meters in length. The well-guarded and weather-safe marina is a gateway to some of Mindanao’s finest attractions, such as the Pearl Farm, Hagimit Falls, and Giant Clam Sanctuary.  

There’s no better way to discover the Philippines from end to end than getting onboard a seaworthy vessel and going on a long cruise, with stops in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Find a safe harbor in any of these major clubs and marinas, and participate in the renaissance of sailing in the Philippines.

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