Although we're the oldest yacht club in RI, we occupy a modern building with a deepwater marina, a 485' stone breakwater, and a large mooring field running north and east. We provide launch service and dock personnel along with a transient dock and a pump-out station. Our Clubhouse has a member's lounge, bar and restaurant where members can relax after a day on the water, dine with friends or just enjoy the panoramic view of the bay. Showers, restrooms and a waterfront picnic area are available for those who wish to stay aboard their boats.

RIYC has an extensive race program for sailors. There are spring, summer and fall race series, and numerous inter-club events. Additionally, the Club runs bay and offshore cruises for both power and sail. Members also use guest moorings in popular anchorages and enjoy guest privileges at other yacht clubs in the bay and beyond. RIYC has a proud history of competitive sailing on Narragansett bay. Even today it hosts the largest fleet of classic Herreshoff S Boats anywhere in New England. The Club was founded in 1875, making it one of the oldest yacht clubs in the United States.

Categories of RI Yacht Club Membership:

ACTIVE: These Members (ages 21 years and above) have FULL access to the rights and privileges of the membership. These rights and privileges include:

• The right to have use of the Club's facilities and privileges of the Club.
  
• The right to apply for an available slip or mooring at the Club.
  
• The right to use satellite moorings.
  
• The right to use the transient dockage at members' rates.
  
• The right to attend Club social functions.
  
• The right to attend special and general meetings.
  
• The right to vote on Club matters.
  
• The right to hold office.
  
• The right to be equal owners of the property and assets of the Club.
  
• The right to serve on committees and to chair them.

JUNIOR: Junior Membership may be granted to applicants between the ages of twelve and twenty years who desire to:

• Use the Club's sailing boats, subject to the approval of the Fleet Captain and Junior Activities Chairman;
  
• Participate in Junior sail boat races as scheduled.
  
• Serve on committees (as approved).
  
• Attend Club social functions (as permitted).

They may not:

• Maintain a slip or a mooring at the Club.
  
• Use satellite moorings.
  
• Have charge privileges.
  
• Attend special and general meetings.
  
• Vote on Club matters.
  
• Hold office.
  
• Entertain their friends who are not members of the Club (except at specific times with permission of the House Committee Chair and Junior Activities Chair).
  
• Be equal owners of the property and assets of the Club.

How to get to RIYC

Contact RIYC regarding membership

Print a membership application (pdf format)