Berkeley Yacht Club is excited to present its very active racing program, one of the busiest in Bay Area Sailing. Our patio view of the San Francisco Bay is one in a million. We have the absolute premier location to view the gorgeous sunsets that encompass the bay nightly. Our wrap-around deck, friendly staff, and casual welcoming atmosphere will surely make your event a success.
Membership in Berkeley Yacht Club is open to anyone interested in boating and water-related activities. You do not need to be a boat owner to join. We currently have over 300 members across several categories. Sail, power, and non-boat owners participate in an extensive series of social activities, races, cruises, and educational seminars.
Membership in Berkeley Yacht Club is open to anyone interested in boating and water-related activities. You do not need to be a boat owner to join. We currently have over 300 members across several categories. Sail, power, and non-boat owners participate in an extensive series of social activities, races, cruises, and educational seminars.
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Berkeley Yacht Club prides itself on being an active participant in supporting the community in which we live. For many years we have had a junior program in conjunction with the Berkeley Boosters focused on introducing at-risk or disadvantaged youth to boating.
BYC promotes and manages racing that includes the Friday Night and Sunday afternoon Winter Racesas well as a Midwinter Series, City of Berkeley Wheeler Regatta, and various other races throughout the year.Currently, with over 300 members, BYC continues to participate in cruising, social, and community activities including the Berkeley Marina Bay Festival, Winter on the Waterfront, and a Youth Sailing Program.
BYC promotes and manages racing that includes the Friday Night and Sunday afternoon Winter Racesas well as a Midwinter Series, City of Berkeley Wheeler Regatta, and various other races throughout the year.Currently, with over 300 members, BYC continues to participate in cruising, social, and community activities including the Berkeley Marina Bay Festival, Winter on the Waterfront, and a Youth Sailing Program.
With every new generation, we have grown and adapted in the greatest of ways. Come and be apart of this fine group of sailors, powerboaters, and just plain old water enthusiasts! Berkeley Yacht Club is in the Berkeley Marina, on the south side of the harbor entrance channel. The club was founded in 1939, and the clubhouse was built by members between 1940 and 1974.
Membership in Berkeley Yacht Club is open to anyone interested in boating and related activities. You do not need to be a boat owner to join. We currently have over 300 members across several categories. Become a member of an active yacht club with a wide variety of sailing and club offerings. The spectrum of member interests includes both local and long-distance cruising and racing as well as social activities.
A day at the Berkeley Yacht Club is more than just being at the club. The local community in the area is vast with plenty to do for adults and children of all ages. The Berkeley Marina is the westernmost portion of the city of Berkeley, California, located west of the Eastshore Freeway at the foot of University Avenue on San Francisco Bay.
We offer great views of the bay--especially at sunset--a wrap-around deck, and a friendly, casual atmosphere. Berkeley Yacht Club is the perfect venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions. With some of the best views of the San Francisco Bay, a wrap-around deck, and private bridal party space, you and your guests will love the BYC wedding experience.
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Argus Sun
Oct 06, 2021
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Alex Vinogradov
Sep 27, 2021
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Great facility! It has a lot to offer. To use a facility, everyone has to have a membership. Membership forms are available on line. This facility can not be used between midnight and 6 am. All members will have their own keys to enter facility. YOU can be a member even without owning a boat. Also, to join a club you will need 2 sponsors from BYC.
Stuart Quan
Aug 16, 2021
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JohnyX Art
Nov 07, 2019
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Shane Engelman
Jul 16, 2019
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Shai Plonski
Aug 31, 2018
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Jay Tee
Jun 05, 2017
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Clarity B.
Jan 16, 2017
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Recently rented BYC for a party (not a member). Perfect venue with amazing views Day and night. Nice friendly members and bar tender. Reasonable priced - full kitchen, fully stocked, and great set up! They have everything you'll need including audio visual equipment! We loved it for our party of 50!
Amber M.
Nov 09, 2016
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I am not a part of the yacht club, but I am a competitive sailor on multiple boats that doc here and use the facilities as a guest quite often. I looovve BYC!
It is a bit rustic, but I truly appreciate that it is not a hoity-toity yacht club and feel at home when I am there. They also have a truly beautiful view out into the bay, looking right at the Golden Gate Bridge. This is one of my favorite yacht clubs in the bay, they do a nice job of making it feel like home.
It is a bit rustic, but I truly appreciate that it is not a hoity-toity yacht club and feel at home when I am there. They also have a truly beautiful view out into the bay, looking right at the Golden Gate Bridge. This is one of my favorite yacht clubs in the bay, they do a nice job of making it feel like home.
June P.
Jan 14, 2016
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I joined Berkeley Yacht Club 2 years ago, and have been having lots of fun ever since. I don't own a boat so I researched all the yacht clubs in East Bay to see which ones allow non-boat-owner membership. Berkeley YC does. The other reasons I decided to join was great fun social events, very laid back community (unlike some stuffy other yacht clubs), lots of opportunity to get on the water with other members and either crew on races, or just go on cruises. The membership price is very reasonable, surprisingly low for a yacht club, like joining a gym but much more fun. If you like water
Melissa S.
Sep 14, 2015
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This is a wonderful place to come on a weekend to relax when it's hot out. We went here two weekends ago and it was actually warm. Usually it's cold. It's fun to watch the new windsurfers trying to get up. If you go on the other side of HS Lordship you can see the expert windsurfers. They are fun to watch too. It's fun to watch the new sailors too. We had a lot out for lessons the day we went.
I like there is a nice park in the middle that has restrooms. There is always plenty of free parking along the water so you can see the view from your car.
I like there is a nice park in the middle that has restrooms. There is always plenty of free parking along the water so you can see the view from your car.
L. L.
May 26, 2015
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For group meetings, the food here is truly mediocre. In the bay area, on the waterfront, it's almost a crime. You're not going here for the food. Nice bar on the water for sunset. If you have to feed a crowd, you can do it economically here, and you get what you pay for -- serviceable and filling food, while the group focuses on other festivities.
Peter N.
Nov 21, 2014
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I'm a Cal Sailing Club person through and through, so we pride ourselves on a distinct lack of class (never mind that we only have a limited out of inside space). I'm also a small boat (windsurfing, dingy) person, so yachting is not really my cup of tea.
And this is not any reflection on BYC at all, but any thought of yacht clubs gives me visions of 1980s slapstick movies - in particular, scenes from "Caddyshack" and "Summer Rental".
Still, BYC is a nice venuem with a full kitchen and bar (CSC has an outside "refugee kitchen" and BYOB), and plus it
And this is not any reflection on BYC at all, but any thought of yacht clubs gives me visions of 1980s slapstick movies - in particular, scenes from "Caddyshack" and "Summer Rental".
Still, BYC is a nice venuem with a full kitchen and bar (CSC has an outside "refugee kitchen" and BYOB), and plus it
Rhondi S.
Aug 28, 2014
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Great location, beautiful and well kept grounds, marina, supplies and green belt areas. They have many varied sailing and racing courses. My friend has her boats here, and it is soooooo nice, serene and peaceful here, nice green belts and park areas for picnics, friendly staff and a great restaurant too!
Greg D.
Jul 30, 2012
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My wife and I have been members of this club for around 6 years and highly recommend it. BYC offers a very strong range of programs for racing, cruising and social interests framed around the local boating scene. Our particular areas of interest are in the cruising and social side of the club. For many years the club has had a very strong cruising program with overnight group cruises scheduled most every month of the year. Starting in 2011 we have also added regularly scheduled daysail group cruises every month of the year.The club's calendar is packed with all sorts of social events throughout
Stephanie R.
Jul 27, 2012
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Yes, I'm definitely a fan! BYC is a great spot. We've been members for several years now and have truly enjoyed it. The bar area has a great view of the GG Bridge and the bay. It's a perfect place to hang out and watch the sunset. There are quite a few events from the many races series, Sunday Jazz afternoons, Friday dinners, etc... It's very family friendly, and overall welcoming in general. I always bring my family here when they visit from out of town, just to sit and enjoy the view. My one regret is that we don't get down there enough.
Lisa C.
Jul 27, 2012
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I have been a BYC member for over two years now and completely love the club. I feel right at home when attending any of the amazing events they host both at the club and places we sail to. Some of my favorite events are Friday Happy Hour and BBQ dinner, New Year's Eve, 4th of July, the winter Friday night live music concerts and the well-organized sailing outings. The cruise outs can be day sails or overnights to nifty new places I have never been to or to other Yacht Clubs. I have met many wonderful people and enjoy the fun casual atmosphere. There is a perfect mix of racing and cruising
Special E.
Jul 31, 2011
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Are you kidding...one of the best views on the bay. This is a friendly, casual yacht club with a great Friday night beer can race series, mid winter races and numerous other cruising and boating options. It's a member run club that is not pretentious and is very welcoming...check out jazz on Sunday afternoons in the bar.
David N.
May 15, 2010
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Never thought of myself as a "yacht's men," but stopped by to pick up my kid (who is a windsurfer and instructor out of the Cal Sailing Club - CSC) who went for the "Happy Hour." If you're a member of CSC you can go there, just wear a yellow name badge (that's what I was told), so I did it).
What a view of the Bay! The store was crowded, filled with a fun bunch of old "salts" and sailors. It was their BBQ night, where you pick out something to grill and just do it yourself! My son, who is 12 yrs old, said, "They have one of the best selections
What a view of the Bay! The store was crowded, filled with a fun bunch of old "salts" and sailors. It was their BBQ night, where you pick out something to grill and just do it yourself! My son, who is 12 yrs old, said, "They have one of the best selections
Robert H.
Jun 27, 2007
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It's been a while since I've been to BYC. But when I did, it was always a pleasant experience. They have a small guest dock tucked inside the harbor well sheltered from the prevailing wind from the "slot". I used to visit BYC a bit more when my boat is berthed in the estuary, but since I'm now berthed at Coyote Point Marina, it's a bit of a trek. Berkey YC does a great winter regatta series. Good on them for putting out a Race Committee who is willing to hang out there in the drizzle and cold.
Food review: have not eaten there...
Food review: have not eaten there...
