CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB OF CAPE MAY

What CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB OF CAPE MAY does

Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May is a private membership yacht club founded in 1913, operating from a waterfront location in Cape May harbor, New Jersey. The organization serves individual members across three age-tiered categories (Senior 40+, Young Adult 21–39, Junior 8–21) and runs year-round sailing programming including junior summer camps, adult learn-to-sail classes, and a competitive racing team. Beyond its core membership base, the club functions as a seasonal (February–December) event venue, hosting weddings, receptions, and corporate functions for 20–200 guests on its beachside grounds.

The business operates three revenue streams: membership dues structured across initiation fees and monthly payments by tier, food and beverage service tied to event packages, and facility rental for weddings and corporate gatherings. Distribution channels include the club's own website (redesigned in 2022) and third-party marketplace listings such as The Knot. The organization is privately held, discloses no external funding, and operates with a lean staff of 7 employees.

The competitive position rests on a 110-year heritage brand, a geographically scarce harbor-and-beach waterfront footprint, and a multi-generational member community anchored by junior-to-adult sailing pipelines. There are no disclosed technology platforms beyond a standard web presence and social channels, and no AI or data-driven capabilities are indicated. Strategic activity in the available record is limited to digital refresh and incremental event-marketing channel additions rather than expansion or capital-markets actions.

Name

CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB OF CAPE MAY

Legal name

The Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May

Website

https://cyccm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May is a private, 110-year-old waterfront yacht club in Cape May, NJ offering tiered memberships, junior and adult sailing programs, and a seasonal beachside venue for weddings and corporate events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Club / Private Social Club

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAH

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

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYTHAJAJAG

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

Keywords

• Yacht club membership
• Sailing instruction
• Waterfront event venue
• Private social club
• Junior sailing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

CAPE MAY, New Jersey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for Senior Members (age 40+), Young Adult Members (21-39), and Junior Members (8-21). All applicants must be sponsored by two current members in good standing for at least one year.
2. Wedding and Event Venue Rental: Venue rental for weddings and events with comprehensive amenities including waterfront harbor view space, banquet tables, chairs, linens, china, glass, silver, bartenders, servers, and 5 hours of private event use from 5-10 PM. Capacity ranges from 20 to 200 guests.
3. Food and Beverage Services: On-site dining and bar services including Commodore Menu Package and bar packages for events and member gatherings.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May is a private membership yacht club providing sailing instruction and racing programs, social activities, member dining and food & beverage service, and waterfront venue rental for weddings and private events. Founded in 1913, it serves individual members and member households on a membership-club model with on-premise facilities in Cape May, New Jersey.

Product overview

Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May operates as a membership-based private club offering a unified portfolio of sailing and social services. The core offerings center on membership access to sailing programs (junior sailing, adult sailing classes, and competitive racing), social activities (themed parties, dining events, and family activities), and event venue rental for weddings and corporate events. The club provides Food & Beverage Packages as an add-on to its event services. The club operates seasonal programming from May through November, with facilities including the Waterfront Wedding Pavilion, Main Dining Room, Burgee Bar, Commodores' Quarters, and Corinthian Grill.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CYCCM Membership
• Junior Sailing Program
• Adult Sailing Classes
• Sailing Racing Program
• Weddings and Private Events Venue
• Corinthian Grill (Food & Beverage Service)
• Social Activities Program

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Stone Harbor Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Stone Harbor, NJ offering sailing programs, racing, and social events for members. Comparable peer in the immediate Cape May County resort market with similar membership and sailing structure.
• Cape May Marina: Marina operator in Cape May providing dockage, transient moorings, and waterfront services. Comparable as a Cape May waterfront recreation business, though primarily a marina rather than a sailing-club venue.
• Avalon Yacht Club: Private NJ yacht club located in Avalon on Seven Mile Beach, offering junior sailing, racing, and member social activities. Closely comparable peer serving the same Cape May County resort corridor.
• Brant Beach Yacht Club: Long Beach Island, NJ yacht club offering junior sailing, racing, and family-oriented member activities. Directly comparable as a NJ-shore private yacht club with similar programming.
• Beach Haven Yacht Club: New Jersey shore yacht club with sailing instruction, racing, and social events. Comparable as a family-oriented private yacht club serving a resort community similar to Cape May.
• Bay Head Yacht Club: Long-standing New Jersey yacht club offering sailing programs, social activities, and member events on the Barnegat Bay. Directly comparable as a NJ-based private yacht club with similar membership tiers, junior sailing, and racing focus.
• Atlantic City Yacht Club: Long-established private NJ yacht club with sailing, racing, and social programming. Comparable as a legacy New Jersey yacht club operating on a harbor/waterfront with similar member-driven revenue model.

Others

• Congress Hall (Cape Resorts): Iconic Cape May resort hotel and event venue. Comparable as a Cape May waterfront destination competing for the same destination-wedding and corporate-event demand that CYCCM serves with its venue.

Regional players

• Shelter Island Yacht Club: Historic New York yacht club providing sailing, racing, and social events for members on Shelter Island. Comparable private yacht club model serving a Northeast resort community, though in a different geography.
• Newport Yacht Club: Rhode Island private yacht club with sailing instruction, competitive racing, and member social programming. Comparable Northeast private yacht club, though larger scale and more sailing-season focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Corinthian-Yacht-Club-of-Cape-May-156725924356770
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/2333794/corinthian-yacht-club/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corinthian-yacht-club-of-cape-may

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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