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  • Are yacht clubs still exclusive, or are they becoming more accessible?

    Posted by American Sailing on April 27, 2026 at 4:06 pm

    Many sailors assume yacht clubs come with high costs and barriers to entry, but that’s quickly changing. In this article, Grace Lockhart explores how modern yacht clubs are evolving with flexible memberships, lower costs, and a stronger focus on community. Read more to see how today’s clubs are opening their doors to a new generation of sailors. https://americansailing.com/articles/yacht-clubs/

    jefftirey replied 5 days ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • jefftirey

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    May 4, 2026 at 12:33 pm
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    First off, try calling your club a boat club, rather than a yacht club. We don’t refer to our Thistles, Lightning, 420’s, etc., as yachts. They’re just boats. Using the term “boat club” will reduce the snooty factor somewhat.

    J. Tirey

    Mallets Bay Boat Club

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