King Harbor Yacht Club

What King Harbor Yacht Club does

King Harbor Yacht Club (KHYC) is a private, member-owned mutual benefit corporation operating from 280 Yacht Club Way in Redondo Beach, California, tracing its heritage to the 1949 founding of Win'ard Yacht Club and formed in its present form through the 1960 'Great Amalgamation' merger with Redondo Harbor Yacht Club. The club operates a two-deck clubhouse overlooking King Harbor with a 1,458-slip marina offering ocean access within roughly five minutes from any harbor location, supported by two 6,000-lb jib cranes, permanent racing buoys, and dedicated race committee infrastructure.

KHYC serves individual members and their guests across four fleet communities — sailboat racing/cruising, powerboat cruising, fishing, and model yacht — plus youth sailing programs including Sea Scout Ship 618 and high school race teams. Core offerings comprise private membership access, full-service galley dining open seven days a week, an annual racing calendar (Twilight, Spinnaker, CHRF, Around the Point Series, and the Santa Barbara to King Harbor race typically drawing 100+ boats), youth sailing education, cruising flotillas to Catalina and the Channel Islands, fishing expeditions, signature social events (Commodore's Ball, Opening Day, Boat Parade, holiday parties), and reciprocal privileges at 550+ yacht clubs through membership in the Yachting Club of America and 80+ direct reciprocal relationships.

The business model is a subscription-and-transaction hybrid: undisclosed annual membership dues form the recurring base, supplemented by F&B sales at the galley and bar (with a 10% non-member guest surcharge and 3% credit card surcharge), regatta fees, and likely slip/rigging income. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on the khyc.org website, The Telltale monthly newsletter, YouTube-hosted live harbor cameras, and member referrals; new members apply through a Committee/Board-reviewed process with final approval at a membership meeting. Underlying technology is a Northstar Technologies club management platform plus live webcam and weather monitoring infrastructure — there is no disclosed AI/ML component.

Name

King Harbor Yacht Club

Legal name

King Harbor Yacht Club

Website

https://khyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

King Harbor Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club in Redondo Beach, California, offering sailing, racing, cruising, fishing, youth programs, and dining to individual members across a 1,458-slip harbor facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Club and Recreational Boating Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG)

Keywords

• Yacht club membership
• Recreational boating
• Yacht racing
• Marina slip rentals
• Sailing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Redondo Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private member club operating as a member-owned mutual benefit corporation with membership dues as primary revenue stream. Boat ownership is not required; interest in boating and participation in club activities is required. The club is actively recruiting new members.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: The club operates a dining facility (galley) open seven days a week with professional and member galley services. Bar service operates specific hours. Credit and debit cards accepted with 3% credit card surcharge. Non-member guests subject to 10% surcharge on food and beverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

King Harbor Yacht Club is a private member yacht club providing slip/moorage access, organized yacht racing, sailing and boating education, fishing activities, and social events to its members. Founded in 1949 and reorganized in 1960, it operates from Redondo Beach, California with 1,458 slips in King Harbor and reciprocal privileges at 550+ affiliated yacht clubs.

Product overview

King Harbor Yacht Club is a private member club offering a comprehensive portfolio of yachting and social activities. The core offerings include membership access to club facilities, dining services, and participation in various fleets (racing, cruising, fishing, and model yacht). Racing programs feature multiple series including Spinnaker, Twilight, and CHRF races, along with signature regattas. Youth sailing programs provide training and competitive opportunities for junior members. The club also organizes social events and publishes a monthly newsletter. The product portfolio operates as a unified member club experience rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Club Membership Private membership in a Southern California yacht club providing access to marina slips, organized yacht racing, boating education programs, fishing activities, social events, and reciprocal privileges at 550+ affiliated yacht clubs. Available to individuals and families who apply and are accepted into the club.
• Slip and Moorage Rentals Rental of slips and moorage within the 1,458-slip marina in King Harbor, available to club members for their recreational vessels.
• Yacht Racing Program Organized yacht racing series and regattas hosted for club members, providing structured competitive sailing opportunities.
• Boating and Sailing Education Instructional programs covering sailing and boating skills, available to club members seeking to develop seamanship and racing competence.
• Fishing Activities Organized fishing events and outings for club members, leveraging King Harbor's coastal access.
• Reciprocal Yacht Club Access Member privileges at 550+ reciprocal yacht clubs, enabling visiting access for cruising members at affiliated clubs outside the local area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,458 slips available with ocean access in five minutes from any harbor location
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Yachting Club of America (National Association of Yacht Clubs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKHYC is a member of The Yachting Club of America, which provides access to over 550 reciprocal yacht clubs listed in the Register. This membership enables KHYC members to visit yacht clubs worldwide and facilitates the reciprocal relationship program.
• Northstar TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationClub uses Northstar Technologies' club management software platform for website and club operations. This provides the technology infrastructure powering the khyc.org website and member management systems.
• Santa Barbara Yacht ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the annual Santa Barbara to King Harbor race, one of the club's signature offshore events. The race typically draws over 100 boats from throughout Southern California.
• Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeneficiary of the Tom Collier Regatta for Hope, a benefit regatta that provides funding to cancer research efforts at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
• Coast Guard AuxiliaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKHYC hosts Coast Guard Auxiliary classes and collaborates on maritime safety education and training activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Del Rey Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Marina Del Rey, CA with similar racing, cruising, and social fleet activities. Comparable harbor-based member model in the same SoCal market.
• Newport Harbor Yacht Club: Private Southern California yacht club offering racing, cruising, and social programs for members. Most direct geographic and operational comparable to KHYC, also situated on a Southern California harbor with reciprocal access.
• Balboa Yacht Club: Private member yacht club in Corona del Mar, CA, with active racing, cruising, and youth sailing programs. Closely comparable member-club model and harbor setting to KHYC.
• Santa Barbara Yacht Club: Private SoCal yacht club that co-sponsors KHYC's flagship Santa Barbara to King Harbor race. Comparable member-owned model with active racing and social programming.
• Long Beach Yacht Club: Private member yacht club on Alamitos Bay with established racing, cruising, and junior sailing programs. Direct peer along the Southern California coast.
• Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Oxnard, CA with active racing and cruising programs. Comparable member-club model serving Southern California boaters.
• Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club: Private member yacht club in San Pedro, CA with racing, cruising, and youth programs. Direct geographic peer within the greater Los Angeles harbor region.
• Alamitos Bay Yacht Club: Long Beach-based private yacht club with racing, cruising, and youth sailing programs. Same Southern California boating market and similar member-club structure.

Broad incumbents

• San Diego Yacht Club: One of the largest and most prestigious yacht clubs on the West Coast with deep racing heritage (America's Cup history). Larger scale incumbent with overlapping member-services portfolio.

Others

• West Marine: National boating retail and services company. Adjacent rather than competitive — provides the equipment ecosystem KHYC members purchase from — but useful for understanding broader boating consumer trends.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KHYC-Redondo/live
• Xx.com/KingHarborYC
• Facebookfacebook.com/kingharboryachtclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/king-harbor-yacht-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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