Then look no further than the yacht clubs perched at our water’s edge. While I am not a sailor by any stretch (I was born in the desert), I love to hang out by the water and watch the boats come in and out of the harbor. I always marvel at how easily the captains maneuver the boats in and out of the slips. But if you are interested in actually belonging to that club of boating types, we have four great opportunities for you to commune with other sailors.

The Corinthian Yacht Club located in downtown Tiburon, and by the way one of California’s oldest landmarks, enjoys an atmosphere that is both casual and relaxed. The club offers many activities and social events such as sailing lessons and mid winter regattas and you need not have a boat to join. Social memberships are available, and the ballroom which can seat 200 for dinner is available to rent for special occasions. This is a very popular place for weddings. With its incredible views of San Francisco, enjoy the cozy bar or sit on the deck and watch the world sail by.

The San Francisco Yacht Club on the shore of Belvedere Cove in Belvedere was originally founded in 1869 in China Basin in San Francisco. The current club dates to 1937 when it relocated from its facility in Sausalito. The club is the oldest yacht club west of the Mississippi and is widely recognized as the premier yachting facility on the West Coast and has an active junior sailor program. The club has striking views, a full service restaurant and bar and is host to many formal and informal social events.

Located on the east side of the Tiburon peninsula at Paradise Cay Marina, the Tiburon Yacht Club is more yacht club rather than social club. The club offers many programs including racing, cruising, social events and inter-club programs. There is a junior program for kids and a Friday night race and dinner each week in the summer.

The Sausalito Yacht Club was established in 1942. Boats were left in the care of the new club as many local boat owners were called to war. Founded to promote both racing and cruising, the club hosts events such as U.S. Junior Women’s Single-handed Championship and the Challenge Series of IACC design America’s Cup Boats in 2003. The club offers a youth summer sailing program and dining and dancing events throughout the year.

If you want to sail, have your children learn how to sail or just hang out smelling the salt air, come to Southern Marin and enjoy the Bay.

Posted by:Judy LeMarr