Beverly Yacht Club

What Beverly Yacht Club does

Beverly Yacht Club (BYC) is a private, member-owned yacht club founded in 1872 and located at 99 Water Street on Sippican Harbor in Buzzards Bay, Marion, Massachusetts. The club operates active racing, cruising, junior sailing, and adult learn-to-sail programs, alongside a clubhouse with seasonal waterfront dining, a full bar, and waterfront services including launch service and transient moorings. BYC is a co-sponsor of the Marion Bermuda Race, a 645-nautical-mile ocean race run since 1977 with the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club and Bluewater Sailing Club; the 50th Anniversary edition is scheduled for June 18, 2027. The club also hosts the annual Beverly Junior Regatta (a US Junior Olympic Sailing Festival event) and the Salty 100 / Parker Converse Tower Race in partnership with Storm Trysail Club. Core product lines include the Junior Sailing Program (ages 6-18, three summer sessions), Adult Learn-to-Sail (six-week course), the BYC Racing Program (six fleets: Bullseye, H-12, J/80, Shields, PHRF, Rocket Frostbiting), the BYC Cruising Program (regional and Caribbean charters), and Clubhouse & Dining services.

Revenue is generated through a recurring subscription model (annual membership dues), transaction-based fees for dining, mooring and launch services, and unit-priced program fees for junior and adult sailing instruction. Membership is gated: prospective members must be proposed and seconded by current members with three supporting letters, creating a referral-driven acquisition funnel rather than an open sales motion. The club operates with approximately 20 employees, supplemented by seasonal staff and a strong volunteer ethic across race management, cruise organization, and committee work. Technology is operational rather than strategic — Northstar Technologies provides club management software, with Dockwa handling mooring reservations, TheClubSpot managing junior sailing registration, Regatta Network powering race registration and results, and RailMeets connecting crews to boats. There is no external institutional ownership, no parent company, and no VC/PE backing; BYC operates as a self-sustaining member organization focused on yachting, sailing education, and social programming.

Name

Beverly Yacht Club

Legal name

Beverly Yacht Club

Website

https://beverlyyachtclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beverly Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club founded in 1872 on Sippican Harbor in Marion, Massachusetts, serving sailing enthusiasts through racing, cruising, junior and adult sailing instruction, waterfront dining, and mooring services, with gated membership via peer proposal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Cocktail Experiences (Mixology Classes, Cocktail Tours) (THAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH), Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Private yacht club
• Sailing instruction programs
• Recreational boating membership
• Competitive racing fleets
• Waterfront dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marion

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from members who contribute to and participate in racing, cruising, junior, and social activities. Membership requires proposal by existing members and sponsorship letters.
2. Dining Services: Lunch and dinner service on screened-in porch with waterfront view during summer months, indoor dinner service during fall, winter, and spring. Full bar available. Reservations required during summer season between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
3. Mooring and Launch Services: Mooring reservations handled through Dockwa platform. Launch service operates seasonally with extended summer hours. VHF Channel 68 for launch pick-up requests.
4. Seasonal Employment: Summer season employment opportunities (May to October) with additional shoulder season positions. Departments include Waterfront Operations and Food & Beverage Operations. BYC conducts background checks on applicants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Beverly Yacht Club is a private membership yacht club founded in 1872, located on Sippican Harbor in Buzzards Bay, Marion, Massachusetts. The club operates organized sailing and racing programs across six fleets (Bullseye, H-12, J/80, Shields, PHRF, Rocket Frostbiting), a junior sailing school for ages 6-18, an adult learn-to-sail course, scheduled club cruises, clubhouse dining with waterfront views, and waterfront services including moorings and launch. It co-hosts the 645-nautical-mile Marion Bermuda Race and signature regattas on Buzzards Bay.

Product overview

Beverly Yacht Club is a private yacht club established in 1872 offering sailing, racing, cruising, and waterfront activities. The club operates multiple distinct programs: the Junior Sailing Program (youth ages 6-18 with three summer sessions), Adult Learn-to-Sail Program (six-week beginner course), and BYC Racing Program with six fleets (Bullseye, H-12, J/80, Shields, PHRF, and Rocket Frostbiting). The BYC Cruising Program organizes annual club cruises throughout New England waters. The club provides Clubhouse & Dining with seasonal porch service and full bar, plus Waterfront & Mooring Services including launch service and transient moorings via Dockwa. BYC hosts signature events including the Marion Bermuda Race (645nm ocean race, 50th anniversary 2027), the Tower Race & Salty 100 distance races, and the Beverly Junior Regatta (US Junior Olympic Sailing Festival). The club is located on Sippican Harbor in Marion, Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Sailing Program Youth sailing education program for children ages 6-18 featuring three summer sessions, taught in Optimist prams, 420s, and other vessels, with optional private lessons available. Membership not required, with priority given to members' children, grandchildren of members, and returning participants.
• Adult Learn-to-Sail Program Six-week course for adults with little to no sailing experience, covering basic theory and hands-on sailing practice in Bullseyes and H-12s with experienced instructors aboard each boat.
• BYC Racing Program Weekly series racing and special events including Bullseye, H-12, J/80, Shields, PHRF, and Rocket Frostbiting fleets. Three summer series plus fall racing are offered from late May through September.
• BYC Cruising Program Club cruise activities including Men's Shakedown Cruise, Racer-Cruiser Weekend, Women's Maiden Voyage, Family Fun Cruise, Summer Cruise, Labor Day Cruise, and Caribbean charter opportunities.
• Clubhouse & Dining Screened-in porch dining with waterfront views during summer, indoor dinner service in fall/winter/spring, and full bar. Lunch and dinner reservations required during summer season between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• Waterfront & Mooring Services Launch service, mooring reservations via Dockwa, and waterfront facilities on Sippican Harbor in Buzzards Bay. VHF Channel 68 for launch hailing.
• Marion Bermuda Race Co-sponsored 645-nautical mile ocean race from Marion, Massachusetts to Bermuda, hosted in odd years by BYC along with Bluewater Sailing Club and Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club.
• Tower Race & Salty 100 Annual distance race on Buzzards Bay. The Salty 100 is a 96-mile double-loop race; the Parker Converse Tower Race is a 48-mile single-loop. Salty 100 serves as an official feeder race for the Marion Bermuda Race.
• Beverly Junior Regatta (BJR) Annual US Junior Olympic Sailing Festival event held in August, drawing hundreds of youth sailors in Optis, 420s, and Techno 293s to race in Buzzards Bay.
• BYC Membership Annual membership granting access to all club racing, cruising, junior sailing, social activities, clubhouse dining, moorings, and launch services. Membership requires proposal by an existing member, seconding by another member, and three supporting letters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Active racing, cruising, and junior sailing programs with strong member participation

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Storm Trysail ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic collaboration for the combined Salty 100 and Parker Converse Tower Race on Buzzards Bay. The Salty 100 is a 96-mile distance race (two laps of the Tower Race course), while Tower Race is a 48-mile traditional race. The Salty 100 serves as an Official Feeder Race for the Marion Bermuda Race. Both events take place July 10, 2026.
• Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977Co-sponsor of the Marion Bermuda Race since its inaugural event in 1977. The race spans 645 nautical miles from Marion, Massachusetts to Bermuda. The 50th Anniversary race is scheduled for June 18, 2027. Both organizations are dedicated to Corinthian sailing and family-friendly ocean racing.
• Bluewater Sailing ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977Co-sponsor of the Marion Bermuda Race since its inaugural event in 1977. The Bluewater Sailing Club joins Beverly Yacht Club and Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club in hosting this 645-nautical mile ocean race. The 50th Anniversary edition is planned for June 18, 2027.
• DockwacoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform for managing mooring reservations. All BYC mooring reservations are made through Dockwa, allowing transient boaters to reserve moorings in Sippican Harbor online.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ida Lewis Yacht Club: New England yacht club with strong junior sailing and offshore racing programs. Comparable structure of organized lessons, fleet racing, and signature distance races.
• Corinthian Yacht Club: Member-owned yacht club with active racing, cruising, and social programs. Comparable membership-based sailing organization with similar seasonal programming and reciprocal visiting culture.
• Storm Trysail Club: Elite offshore sailing club that partners with BYC on the Salty 100 and Parker Converse Tower Race. Comparable member-only ocean-racing club structure and event-hosting focus.
• Eastern Yacht Club: Historic Massachusetts yacht club (Marblehead) with active racing, cruising, and junior sailing programs. Direct New England peer with similar one-design and PHRF fleet organization.
• New York Yacht Club: Historic American yacht club founded in 1844 with active racing, cruising, and social programs. Closely comparable membership-based sailing club model with similar racing fleet organization and reciprocal visiting privileges.
• Bluewater Sailing Club: Co-sponsor of the Marion Bermuda Race alongside BYC since 1977. A bluewater-focused sailing club with overlapping ocean-racing programming and Corinthian sailing ethos.
• Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club: Bermuda-based sailing club and BYC's co-organizer of the Marion Bermuda Race since 1977. Directly comparable Corinthian sailing philosophy, ocean racing focus, and family-friendly program structure.

Broad incumbents

• Annapolis Yacht Club: Larger, broader-incumbent yacht club with extensive year-round racing, cruising, and junior sailing programs. Larger scale but comparable member-club model and event-hosting capability.

Regional players

• New Bedford Yacht Club: South Coast Massachusetts yacht club near BYC's Buzzards Bay location. Comparable regional sailing programs and overlapping cruising grounds.
• Edgartown Yacht Club: Martha's Vineyard yacht club located in a primary BYC cruising destination. Comparable sailing and racing programs with strong seasonal summer activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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