Lewes Yacht Club
The Lewes Yacht Club is a private membership club with facilities that are for the sole and private use of the LYC Members and their guests.
2715 Cedar Street Lewes, DE 19958
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Lewes Yacht Club
The Lewes Yacht Club (LYC) was founded in 1932 to encourage water sports, boating, casual sailing, and promote racing competition. The Club is enriched by its history and traditions yet has a casual and relaxed atmosphere. LYC is situated at the mouth of the Delaware Bay, which feeds into the Atlantic Ocean. The Club hosts Sunday races in everything from Sunfish and Mobjacks to Open Bics, Zumas and Optis for junior racers. They also co-host the Annual Cape-to-Cape Challenge Race, between LYC and the Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May, NJ.
Stories from Lewes Yacht Club
Lewes Yacht Club began as an idea for a sailing association that was proposed to Marjorie Virden by George Davisson. There were 17 charter members, including Richard Reese, Sr., who became the first Commodore. In 1934 membership grew to 82. Dues were $3.00, with a $1.00 initiation fee. Four years later, the first clubhouse was completed on donated land; and was expanded and renovated over the years until March 22, 1962, when a devastating Nor’easter took its toll on the building. Reconstruction the next year began a period of growth for LYC. A marina was built on the canal side in 1969, and in 1982 the Club started their sailing school. Later a pool and shop were built. In 2003, the old clubhouse was demolished to make way for a new, modern facility.
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How Much Do Yacht Club Memberships Cost? (5 Helpful Examples)
Joining a yacht club is an important milestone in your life. It marks a certain degree of success and allows you to enjoy plenty of luxurious amenities. Setting sail on a yacht is the ultimate way to unwind from a hectic work week while you try to climb the corporate ladder.
Fortunately, there are yacht clubs all over the country that would love to welcome you as a brand-new member. You can enjoy an afternoon on the water with a beautiful yacht in exchange for a small sum of money.
But how much do Yacht Club memberships generally cost?
Prices for Yacht Clubs will vary based on your location, the fleet, and even the amenities that are offered at the marina. The average annual membership price is between $900-$4,000 depending on your level of luxury and needs.
To give you an idea of what you could expect to pay for your yacht club membership, here are some numbers gathered from across the country:
| Yacht Club | Annual Dues |
| Charleston Yacht Club | $900 |
| Florida Yacht Club | $3,288 |
| Atlanta Yacht Club | $900 |
| Chicago Yacht Club | $3,690 |
| California Yacht Club | $3,144 |
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What Does Each Yacht Club Offer?
Each yacht club is going to offer something that sets it apart from the others on this listing. To give you a better idea of where your money is going, here is a brief synopsis of what you can expect at each location.
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Charleston Yacht Club
Charleston is a premier cruising destination with plenty of waterways for you to explore. They offer a launch hoist, dry slips, day dockage, free parking, and a long list of events scheduled throughout the year.
You also gain privileges at other yacht clubs around the world. If you don’t own your own yacht, they have plenty of members who often have room on their boats to accommodate a few extra passengers.
Florida Yacht Club
The Florida Yacht Club is a relatively exclusive club that features amazing amenities like fine dining and an array of aquatic activities.
You can play tennis, enjoy a spa treatment or massage, or get in a rousing game of croquet from the shore. They also host events and permit you to extend your privileges to other locations scattered around the Florida coast.
Atlanta Yacht Club
The Atlanta Yacht Club is primarily geared toward sailors who are interested in racing. They have a fleet of more than thirty different boats that are designed to help you further your knowledge of sailing.
If you still have a lot to learn, you can even take classes at this location. Prospective members must be sponsored and co-sponsored by two club members for entrance.
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Chicago Yacht Club
Members of the Chicago Yacht Club will find plenty of opportunities to get involved. With more than forty different committees, you can find a circle of friends that have common interests beyond just sailing and racing.
You also receive transient docking at both the Belmont and Monroe harbors, exclusive invites to private events, and reciprocity at more than 900 clubs across the country.
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California Yacht Club
The California Yacht Club is home to both national and world championship regattas.
They host plenty of events from scuba club to book club to wine tastings. If you want to find a true community of like-minded sailors, this could be the place for you.
One of the best features is the reciprocity at locations not just across the United States but across the world. You can feel free to travel the world with your yacht and experience some of the same fellowship globally.
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What are the Cheapest Yacht Clubs?
The cheapest yacht clubs charge just under $1,000 per year for membership. While this does give you access to different types of experiences, you may be disappointed by the overall amenities.
Some yacht clubs are known for their extravagant country club styles that help you to embrace a particular lifestyle. They include Olympic-sized swimming pools, state-of-the-art tennis courts, and fine dining.
Everything has a beautiful waterfront view. It can feel like you are in the middle of an idyllic paradise without ever even having to leave the shore. If this is what you can gain from the most expensive yacht clubs, you should set your expectations much lower for the cheaper yacht clubs.
The cheaper yacht clubs lack the community aspect of these exclusive options. They feature dry slips and the occasional party, but not much more.
Some of them may have the feel of a county park with some picnic benches, outdoor grills, and a moderately sized swimming pool. Expect a much more casual atmosphere when you choose to go with a cheaper yacht club.
It is even possible that they are simply “paper yacht clubs” that do not even maintain a physical building of their own.
How Much Do the Most Expensive Yacht Clubs Cost to Join?
The most expensive yacht clubs can vary a great deal in price. Most of them will cost between $3,000 and $4,000 per year. However, you can certainly find more exclusive clubs that will cost above and beyond this.
Keep in mind that these more expensive clubs generally are not open to the public. They are offered by invitation only and you must have a member sponsor you to be considered for entrance.
When you are paying for a more expensive yacht club, you should make sure that you are really going to get your money’s worth. These expensive clubs promote a certain type of elegant lifestyle.
Make sure that you are planning to take advantage of all the amenities available from one of these clubs before you sink too much money into the membership fees. The social aspect of these expensive yacht clubs is extremely important.
If you plan to simply rent a boat from time to time, you might be able to go with a cheaper yacht club.
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What Is Generally Included in the Membership Fee for Yacht Clubs?
Have you been wondering why you should join a yacht club? Many potential members want to know what they can expect from their membership fees before they commit to a year-long contract. There are many advantages to signing up for a membership with a well-known yacht club.
Amenities and Activities
First and foremost, you get access to activities and cruises planned by board members. These might be various sailing activities, dinners, get-togethers, tennis matches, or other events that take up a lazy Sunday afternoon.
You also gain access to any amenities that surround the yacht club’s marina. For many programs, this means a fitness center, pool, and tennis courts. Several locations also offer fine dining, meeting rooms, and more.
It is like a private oasis where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the regular world. Time moves slowly when you’re enjoying the amenities here.
Many yacht clubs have programs that introduce children (and adults!) to sailing. Take classes to learn more about improving your technique, sailing safety, and other important aspects of life on the open water.
Access to the Fleet
The main reason why most people join yacht clubs is to be able to rent out boats instead of purchasing their own. Joining a yacht club may give you access to an entire fleet of yachts that can be reserved for a day or weeks at a time. Some yacht clubs allow you to rent boats for up to ten days at a time.
Others do not allow you to rent out ships. They are primarily geared toward individuals who already own a yacht or will own a yacht in the future. Make sure you know the difference in advance.
Are There any Additional Costs Besides the Membership Fees?
Unfortunately, the membership fees are not the only cost associated with joining a yacht club. Most of the clubs in the United States also have a one-time initial fee that tends to cost thousands of dollars. Many will range from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the location and the exclusivity of the yacht club.
This one-time fee should be the only additional money you pay except for fuel. Most yacht clubs do not cover the cost of the fuel used in the ship during your rental if renting is an option. Be prepared for what this could cost you.
If you cause damage to the ship, you can also expect some out-of-pocket costs. Insurance should cover the damage, but you will likely be asked to cover the cost of the deductible.
Be sure to inquire about how much you may be on the hook for before you sign up for any particular yacht club. Accidents can happen, even to the most experienced sailors. Make sure that you can afford the mishap in advance.
Is a Yacht Club Membership Right for You?
Understanding what the real cost of a yacht club membership is can be the first step toward determining if this is right for you. Many people love the luxuries available through the more expensive yacht clubs, but they may not be able to afford it. Consider what is most important in a club to you before deciding to sign on the dotted line for an annual membership.
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Even with construction, LYC's summer goes on
It's not business as usual this summer at Lewes Yacht Club, but staff and board members are making the most of the disruptions a large construction project has on the club's operations during its busiest season.
The project, which started in early fall 2022, hit delays early, and a plan to have Phase 1 completed by the summer was not realized. Construction was planned to stop during the summer and continue in the fall, but that also has not happened, as construction is ongoing.
Club General Manager Greg Raschdorf said because of the location of the club between Delaware Bay and the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, additional state permits were required, which held up the project about three months. In addition, the footprint of the existing building could not be expanded, so going higher was the only alternative.
“Our lot is maxed out,” the general manager said.
Raschdorf said the main goal now is to get the upper-level roof finished, and the new section enclosed and sealed up so work can commence on the interior.
Raschdorf said the original completion date of spring 2024 is still planned because of the work being done during the summer. Once lower-section work is completed, the existing upstairs will be closed and all dining will take place in the lower level.
“You have to do what you can to make it work,” Raschdorf said. “And everyone has been very cooperative.”
Changes in routine
With the pool's bathhouse, snack bar and part of the outside deck not completed, modifications have been made. The club offers a Grille on the Green in the front courtyard, and has placed a portable, air-conditioned bathroom at the temporary entrance to the pool.
Raschdorf said Lewes inspectors have worked with the club to allow the setting up of temporary construction walls to separate work crews from areas that club members are using, including the pool and a section of the recently completed upper deck.
The biggest impact has been on parking spaces, with a large section of parking serving as a staging area for the construction crew.
Because of the smaller pool deck size and limited parking, the LYC swim team is swimming its home meets at the Sussex County YMCA pool in Rehoboth Beach.
Since the pool's mechanical room was demolished, a temporary filtering system was constructed prior to Memorial Day.
A section of expanded deck was opened over the Fourth of July holiday, offering new seating overlooking Delaware Bay.
The LYC project
Work will expand and enhance the upper and lower levels of the clubhouse, including a new bathhouse at the first level – nearly every area of the club is getting some attention. The project will provide more dining space inside and outside, expand the bars, and create three- and four-season dining rooms, with a new multipurpose room on the second floor of the new section.
All other existing rooms, including the dining room, will get a makeover, and the upstairs dining room will be expanded with folding-glass windows between the deck and the dining room to allow more dining options.
The existing screened porch is being converted to a four-season indoor/outdoor patio terrace with seating capacity of 64.
Folding-glass wall panels will allow the patio terrace to open into the remodeled and expanded regatta room and the new Squid Bar, adding 130 more seats.
Remodeling will take place at the entrance, lobby and dining room. New landscaping is also planned.
The pool deck will be expanded by 750 square feet.
A full basement will provide storage space, which is at a premium right now.
Current conference room and storage rooms will be removed to provide space for the multipurpose room.
Dating back to 1932
LYC, founded in August 1932 by 17 charter members, has grown from a sailing association to a full-service facility with more than 600 members, a pool, marina, sailing school, swim team, weekly racing and dining. Dues the first year were $3 and the first clubhouse was built in 1938.
The current clubhouse opened in 2005, and in 2016-17, the pool was rebuilt, and new deck pavers and fencing were added.
Over the first 74 years, the original clubhouse was used and expanded and renovated, and a lot of the early work was done by volunteers. The pool and bathhouse opened in 1987. It's the same bathhouse that was recently torn down.
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Multi-Access: Your LYC membership includes access to ALL the areas of the club - dining, marina, pool, beach, sailing, and much, much more. Memberships: LYC memberships include immediate family, without separate fees. Value: Membership is an exceptional VALUE with affordable dues and minimums. Hospitable: Friendly and efficient staff ...
Join Us. Thank you for your interest in the Lewes Yacht Club! Our membership is now at its limit. LYC maintains a Wait List for membership with an estimated wait of 12+ years. Wait List applicants require one member sponsor. To be placed on the wait list, you must fill out an Application for the Wait List (available through a current member ...
We believe in administering and managing the club in a prudent manner, keeping fees appropriate to accomplish our vision and mission. We believe in providing opportunities for families and youth in a safe and wholesome environment. 2701 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 2, Lewes, DE 19958-0002. 302.645.8596.
Lewes Yacht Club is a private, highly-regarded sailing club with a rich history. LYC is completing a $7.5 million ex. ansion and enhancement project that. is due for completion in the spring of 2024. LY. memberships are in high demand. Currently, the Club has a waitlist of over 500. There is an outstanding marina, upgraded pool area, and superb s.
Davisson and Reese would become the club's first two commodores. A total of 17 charter members started the club and set the dues at $3 a year with a $1 initiation fee. It took a few years, but LYC was incorporated in July 1937, and the first clubhouse was built in 1938 for $5,000 with donated materials on land given by the City of Lewes.
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Lewes Yacht Club began as an idea for a sailing association that was proposed to Marjorie Virden by George Davisson. There were 17 charter members, including Richard Reese, Sr., who became the first Commodore. In 1934 membership grew to 82. Dues were $3.00, with a $1.00 initiation fee. Four years later, the first clubhouse was completed on ...
The Lewes Yacht Club is celebrating its 80th anniversary. 1932: AUGUST - Idea for a sailing asso-ciation proposed to Marjorie Virden by George Davisson ... 1934: Dues $3.00, initiation $1.00 1934: September - Membership numbers grow to 82 1937: July - LYC incorporated 1938: First clubhouse completed on
Located on the Delaware Bay with sunset views, the Lewes Yacht Club is a space for individuals who love relaxing on and off the water. The club provides members and guests with access to their pool, marina, and clubhouse. They provide sailing lessons ranging from beginner to advanced, and their sailing team has competed in the Junior Olympics. They also hold regattas and a sailing camp each ...
To give you an idea of what you could expect to pay for your yacht club membership, here are some numbers gathered from across the country: Yacht Club. Annual Dues. Charleston Yacht Club. $900. Florida Yacht Club. $3,288. Atlanta Yacht Club. $900.
About. Lewes Yacht Club (LYC) is a private club situated on the Delaware Bay offering a beautiful clubhouse, a fabulous marina, a large pool area, and superb sailing, with the most beautiful sunset views in the Mid-Atlantic. Founded in 1932, LYC is enriched by its history and traditions, yet has a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
Lewes Yacht Club 2701 Cedar Street P.O. Box 2 Lewes, DE 19958-0002 302.645.8596: LYC Marina: LYC Marina Facilities are top notch, beautiful, and state of the art. In 2009 our marina was totally refurbished and we became the proud recipients of the 2009 Clean Marina Award from DNREC.
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The Lewes Yacht Club, located in Lewes, DE, is a private membership club dedicated to providing a welcoming atmosphere for members to enjoy sailing, boating, swimming, and social activities along the Delaware Bay.
2022-12-01. NTEE code, primary. N50: Recreational, Pleasure, or Social Club. Description. The mission of the Lewes Yacht Club is to serve our members in a welcoming atmosphere fostering sailing, boating, swimming, and social activities centered on the Delaware bay. To provide the approximately 650 members with recreational facilities, such as a ...
For more information, visit: Lewes Yacht Club 2701 Cedar St.; Lewes, 645-8596; lewesyachtclub.com. Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association 38767 Rehoboth Bay Sailing Assoc. Lane, Dewey; 227-9008; rbsa.org. The East Coast boasts a colorful racing scene this summer as First State residents enjoy lively yacht competitions on the Delaware Bay.
The Lewes Yacht Club pool is open, but has less deck space due to ongoing construction this summer. The swim team practices at the pool, but its home meets are at Sussex Family YMCA. ... marina, sailing school, swim team, weekly racing and dining. Dues the first year were $3 and the first clubhouse was built in 1938. The current clubhouse ...
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2024 Delmarva Swim Association League Champions! The Lewes Yacht Club Swim Team uses a 6 lane, 25 meter heated pool. It has starting blocks, non-turbulence lane lines, locker rooms, and parking. Parents Team Calendar Team News.
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The Lewes Yacht Club is a private club and all private events held at the club must be hosted or sponsored by a member. For information or to book a private event, please contact our Restaurant Manager, Adrienne Hastings. She will assist you in all facets of planning the event to remember. Members Dress Code can be found here: Dress Code 2024.