Annapolis Yacht Club

What Annapolis Yacht Club does

Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) is a private, nonprofit yacht club founded in 1886 in Annapolis, Maryland, serving approximately 2,000 members. It operates three facilities: a 16,000-square-foot Main Clubhouse on Spa Creek with 30 member slips and seven dining/event venues, a family-oriented Activity Center with a pool, fitness center, and casual dining, and a Sailing Center hosting regattas and the junior sailing program.

The club's product surface spans waterfront operations, sailing instruction, organized racing, cruising, private events, food and beverage, and a Ship's Store retail line. Core technology is conventional club management and event coordination; there is no proprietary technology stack disclosed. Marketing is primarily word-of-mouth driven by the sponsor-based membership model, supplemented by Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn channels.

Revenue derives from recurring membership dues across approximately 2,000 members, food and beverage operations across multiple venues, private event hosting (capacity up to 225 guests), and transient dockage with disclosed processing fees (3.3% Visa/MC, 3.5% Amex plus $0.20 flat). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and member acquisition follows a referral/recommendation model typical of elite private clubs. AYC is governed by elected flag officers (Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Fleet Captain, Treasurer, Secretary) and a Board of Directors, with professional management led by a General Manager.

Name

Annapolis Yacht Club

Legal name

Annapolis Yacht Club, Inc.

Website

https://annapolisyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Annapolis Yacht Club is a private, nonprofit yacht club founded in 1886 in Annapolis, Maryland, serving approximately 2,000 members through three waterfront facilities, sailing programs, racing, private events, and multiple dining venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Yacht Club

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Yacht club membership
• Sailing programs
• Yacht racing
• Marina dockage
• Private club dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private yacht club membership fees including initiation and recurring dues from approximately 2000 members
2. Food and Beverage: First class dining facilities including Main Bar, 2nd Deck with sushi/raw bar, The Bridge restaurant, Binnacle Lounge, Commodore's Room, Skipjack venue, Spa Creek Galley, and Burgee Bar
3. Facility Rentals and Events: Private events, banquet facilities, and club venue rentals for member functions
4. Transient Dockage: Overnight and transient dockage services for reciprocal guests and visitors, with associated processing fees (3.3% for Visa/MC, 3.5% for Amex plus $0.20 flat fee)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Annapolis Yacht Club is a private, member-owned nonprofit yacht club established in 1886 in Annapolis, Maryland, serving approximately 2,000 members. The club operates three waterfront facilities — a main clubhouse, an activity center, and a sailing center — and provides social, dining, sailing instruction, yacht racing, transient dockage, and event-rental services.

Product overview

Annapolis Yacht Club is a full-service, year-round private yacht club founded in 1886, offering a comprehensive portfolio of facilities, programs, and services for its approximately 2,000 members. The Club operates three primary facilities: the Main Clubhouse (2 Compromise Street) featuring 30 slips, multiple dining venues, and event spaces; the Activity Center (314 Sixth Street) with family-friendly amenities including pool, fitness center, and casual dining; and the Sailing Center (510 Severn Avenue) serving as the hub for sailing operations and junior programs. The Club provides sailing programs including junior sailing (Optimist, C420, High School, Foiling), adult racing (Wednesday Night Racing, various fleets), and cruising for powerboat and sailboat enthusiasts. Additional offerings include reciprocal club access worldwide, private event hosting, dockage services, and retail at the Ship's Store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership
• Dining Services
• Sailing Programs
• Yacht Racing
• Transient Dockage
• Facility Rentals

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Council of Yacht Clubs (ICOYC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAYC is a member of the International Council of Yacht Clubs (ICOYC), an organization of leading yacht clubs from key yachting locations worldwide. ICOYC clubs share experience and expertise, often in confidence with peers, and face similar issues they can discuss through worldwide Commodores' Forums and other collaborative activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Gibson Island Yacht Club: Private yacht club on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Regionally comparable to AYC in Chesapeake sailing community, though smaller scale and more geographically constrained.

Direct peers

• Ida Lewis Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Newport, Rhode Island with strong junior sailing and racing heritage. Comparable to AYC in size, member profile, and event-based programming.
• San Francisco Yacht Club: Belvedere-based private yacht club with dining, marina, and active racing calendar. Comparable to AYC in member-driven operations and reciprocal network engagement.
• St. Francis Yacht Club: San Francisco-based private yacht club recognized among the Platinum Clubs of the World. Closely comparable to AYC in member-only access, junior sailing, signature racing events, and global reciprocal network participation.
• Boston Yacht Club: Private yacht club with marina, dining, and racing programs on the Massachusetts coast. Comparable to AYC in member structure, reciprocal privileges, and seasonal racing calendar.
• Eastern Yacht Club: Historic private yacht club in Marblehead, Massachusetts founded in 1870. Directly comparable to AYC in East Coast heritage, racing programs, and member-only marina operations.
• New York Yacht Club: Premier private yacht club founded in 1844 with reciprocal agreements and a strong racing tradition. Directly comparable to AYC in member-only access, waterfront clubhouses, and elite brand positioning on the U.S. East Coast.
• Royal Canadian Yacht Club: Toronto-based private yacht club with marina, dining, junior sailing, and reciprocal privileges. Closely comparable to AYC in full-service club model and international reciprocal partnerships.
• Newport Harbor Yacht Club: Elite private yacht club in Newport Beach, California with a strong youth sailing program, signature racing events, and reciprocal privileges. Comparable to AYC in facility footprint, program offering, and platinum-club positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Yacht Squadron: One of the world's most prestigious yacht clubs based in Cowes, UK, founded in 1815. Comparable to AYC in elite brand status and Platinum Club recognition, though more historic and geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/annapolisyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/annapolis-yacht-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/annapolis.yachtclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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