St. Francis Yacht Club

Name

St. Francis Yacht Club

Legal name

St. Francis Yacht Club

Website

https://stfyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Francis Yacht Club is a private, member-owned nonprofit yacht club founded in 1927, serving 2,400+ members from a waterfront San Francisco clubhouse and a 40-acre Tinsley Island retreat. It operates sailing, regatta, junior and high school sailing, dining, and marina programs, anchored by the Rolex Big Boat Series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Yacht Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Marinas (713930), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Yacht club membership
• Sailing instruction programs
• Marina docking services
• Competitive sailing regattas
• Private social club

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from a robust 2,400+ membership base, including various membership categories such as Regular, Non-Resident, Special Associate, and Honorary Members.
2. Dockage Fees: Daily dockage fees for members and reciprocal yacht club members, with free nights for members and per-foot pricing for boats up to 125 feet LOA.
3. Food & Beverage: Revenue from three dining rooms, private events, and catering services at the clubhouse and Tinsley Island facilities.
4. Sailing Programs: Fees for junior sailing camps, high school sailing programs, sailing classes, race clinics, and boot camps at both the city clubhouse and Tinsley Island.
5. Dry Storage & Rack Fees: Monthly fees for dry storage of member yachts and laser rack storage for junior members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Francis Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club that provides access to a waterfront clubhouse, sailing and regatta programs, junior and high school sailing instruction, marina dockage, dining and event spaces, and an exclusive 40-acre private island (Tinsley Island). Its core deliverable is a premium membership experience combining on-water activities, hospitality, racing, and youth sailing education for 2,400+ members and reciprocal yacht club guests.

Product overview

St. Francis Yacht Club operates as a private yacht club offering a comprehensive portfolio of sailing and marine recreation services. The core offerings center on competitive sailing programs including year-round racing, regatta management (notably the annual Rolex Big Boat Series), and extensive junior sailing education spanning beginner through advanced racing levels. The Club provides multiple program modules under its Junior Sailing umbrella: Cityfront Sailing Camp and Tinsley Island Summer Sailing Camp (summer programs), plus skill-progressive tracks including Beginner Sailing, Learn to Race, Intermediate C420 Sailing, Race Clinics, Wingfoiling Classes, and 29er Sailing. High School Sailing extends competitive team sailing to seven San Francisco schools. Onshore amenities include three dining rooms, event spaces, and full-service marina docking for vessels up to 125 feet. The Club's Tinsley Island facility provides an exclusive 40-acre private island getaway in the Delta for member recreation. The organization functions as a membership-based club serving approximately 2,400 members with reciprocal privileges at international yacht clubs.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Rolex Big Boat Series: West Coast's premier sailing regatta hosted annually by St. Francis Yacht Club each September, drawing competitors from ports around the world.

Products and services

• Membership Services Private yacht club membership providing access to sailing programs, dining, docking, reciprocal yacht club privileges, and club facilities for a membership base of 2,400+ members across categories including Regular, Non-Resident, Special Associate, and Honorary Members.
• Sailing & Regatta Programs Competitive sailing programs including regattas, race committee services, and event management for members and visiting yacht clubs.
• Rolex Big Boat Series The premier West Coast sailing regatta hosted annually in September, drawing competitors from major ports worldwide to race on San Francisco Bay, sponsored by Rolex.
• Junior Sailing Programs Year-round youth sailing instruction and programs at the City clubhouse and summer camps on Tinsley Island, offering progressive instruction for all skill levels from beginner through advanced racing, open to members and non-members.
• High School Sailing Competitive high school sailing program supporting teams from seven San Francisco schools (Bay School, Convent of the Sacred Heart/Stuart Hall, International School of San Francisco, Archbishop Riordan, St. Ignatius College Prep, University High School, Urban School), providing coaching, boats, and competition opportunities.
• Club Dining & Event Spaces Three dining rooms and multiple event spaces within the clubhouse offering fine dining, casual dining, and private event hosting with panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
• Marina & Guest Docking Boat slips and guest dockage accommodating vessels up to 125 feet LOA, with approximately 850 feet of available space across five docks, power hookups, and proximity to San Francisco Small Craft Harbor.
• Tinsley Island Private 40-acre island located 60 miles up the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta from the clubhouse, offering year-round member getaway with docking, houseboats, lodging, pool, small boat fleet, and rustic recreational facilities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship, core and minor.

• New York Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2027The New York Yacht Club is hosting the Welcome Home Party for St. Francis Yacht Club's Centennial Members Cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 in June 2027, marking a significant collaboration between two of America's most prestigious yacht clubs.
• Royal Thames Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2027The Royal Thames Yacht Club in London is hosting a Bon Voyage Celebration for St. Francis Yacht Club's Centennial Members Cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 in June 2027, celebrating the club's 100th anniversary.
• RolexflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 1964Rolex has partnered with the club since 1964 to sponsor the Rolex Big Boat Series, the West Coast's premier sailing regatta. The partnership has grown to become one of the most prestigious yacht racing sponsorships in North America, with Rolex providing trophies and recognition for competition winners.
• Tinsley Island Original PurchaserscoreOthers · 1 January 1958A small group of members pooled personal funds in 1958 to purchase the 21-acre (now 40-acre) Tinsley Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for $10,750. These visionaries created the club's exclusive private island retreat.
• Royal Ocean Racing ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is referenced as an alternative accommodation option for members attending the Bon Voyage Party at Royal Thames Yacht Club, indicating a cooperative relationship between yachting organizations.
• Cunard LineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCunard Line operates the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship for the club's Centennial Members Cruise. Group ID: TNP, Voyage Number: M713B. The cruise connects St. Francis Yacht Club with Royal Thames Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club celebrations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York Yacht Club: America's most prestigious counterpart yacht club, founded 1844, with similarly elite membership, premier regattas, and reciprocal privileges. The two clubs are coordinating the 2027 Centennial Cruise, evidencing their peer status and overlapping member base.
• Annapolis Yacht Club: A premier U.S. yacht club located in the sailing capital of the East Coast, offering a comparable portfolio of junior sailing, racing, dining, and reciprocal privileges. Direct comparable in program breadth and member-oriented structure.
• Chicago Yacht Club: One of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the U.S., with multiple locations, an active racing calendar, and a comparable membership-based private club model. Similar in scale and scope of sailing programming and dining/event hosting.
• Encinal Yacht Club: Alameda-based Bay Area yacht club with reciprocal privileges and parallel offerings including junior sailing, racing, dining, and dockage. Directly competes for members and regatta hosting within the San Francisco Bay ecosystem.
• Royal Thames Yacht Club: One of the oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs in the world (founded 1775), hosting the Bon Voyage party for StFYC's 2027 Centennial Cruise. Comparable in heritage, racing tradition, and reciprocal-club network membership.
• Corinthian Yacht Club: Tiburon-based Bay Area yacht club with overlapping member demographic, reciprocal privileges with StFYC, and parallel racing, junior sailing, and dining offerings. Competes for members and event hosting in the same geography.
• Southern Yacht Club: Founded 1849 in New Orleans, one of the oldest yacht clubs in the U.S. Comparable in heritage, member-owned nonprofit structure, and racing/social programming focus, though serving the Gulf Coast geography.
• Newport Harbor Yacht Club: Premier Southern California yacht club with a parallel profile: elite membership, premier regattas (e.g., Transpac involvement), junior sailing programs, and reciprocal privileges with StFYC. Comparable in scale, programming depth, and member demographic.
• San Francisco Yacht Club: The very club from which StFYC's founding members split in 1927. Both are private, member-owned yacht clubs on San Francisco Bay with racing, junior sailing, dining, and reciprocal privileges, competing directly for the same Bay Area member demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Yacht Squadron: One of the most elite yacht clubs in the world (founded 1815, Royal charter). Comparable in prestige, heritage, and reciprocal network but operates at a higher international scale with broader global membership and event portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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