Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club

What Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club does

Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club, Inc. is a privately held, member-owned private club incorporated in Florida and operating since 1977 from a single waterfront campus at 6000 Sun Boulevard, St. Petersburg, between the southern tip of St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach along Boca Ciega Bay. The club's physical footprint comprises an 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course designed by Mark Mahannah (6,062–6,392 yards), a 76-slip yacht harbor with depths to 22 feet accommodating vessels up to 65 feet and direct Gulf of Mexico access, seven lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and six lighted pickleball courts, a 24-hour fitness center, a pool, and event venues including the Boca Ciega Ballroom (up to 250 guests) and Private Dining Room (up to 60 guests). Operations are run by General Manager Robert Rankin (since 2009) with department heads covering catering, executive chef, food and beverage, golf (Head Professional Fred Curtis, in his 28th season), course maintenance, dockmaster, and member relations; the club lists roughly 29–50 staff across these functions.

Revenue is generated through a tiered subscription membership model (Equity Golf, Young Executive Golf, Yacht, Racquet, and House/Social), seasonal Summer Memberships (May–September) priced $2,020–$4,775 plus a $500 F&B minimum, monthly wet-slip and boat-lift rentals ($9.50–$13.50 per foot), transient marina stays, event hosting for weddings and corporate functions with full catering, golf and racquet lessons from certified professionals, and ongoing food and beverage operations. The club holds a Florida Clean Marina designation and operates a reciprocal agreement with the Yacht Club of America. Annual membership pricing is not publicly disclosed and active waitlists exist for both equity Golf Memberships and yacht slips with lifts.

Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: membership is sold through facility tours and phone/email inquiries, with a member referral program and digital presence (website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) supporting awareness; events are marketed via the club website, a 3D virtual venue tour, and third-party wedding marketplaces (WeddingWire, The Knot, Marry Me Tampa Bay, Celebration Society). Underlying technology is limited to Jonas Club Software for club management and Golf Genius for tournaments — standard industry tools rather than proprietary systems. The club's brand is reinforced by sustained WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards (2013, 2015, 2017–2020), NACE Venue of the Year (2013, 2016), and PGA Professional of the Year and Patriot Awards (2015, 2016) for the head golf professional.

Name

Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club

Legal name

Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club, Inc.

Website

https://isladelsolycc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club is a member-owned private club in St. Petersburg, Florida, operating since 1977 with an 18-hole golf course, 76-slip yacht harbor, tennis and pickleball courts, dining, and event venues serving Tampa Bay families and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Yacht marina services
• Golf membership
• Racquet sports club
• Wedding and event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual Golf Memberships: Equity Family or Equity Individual Golf memberships with non-refundable joining fees. Currently has a waitlist for annual Golf Memberships.
2. Young Executive Golf Memberships: Golf memberships for members aged 21-39 with preferential pricing to attract younger demographics.
3. Yacht Membership/Slip Rentals: 76-slip yacht harbor with monthly rental fees. Currently has a waitlist for annual slips with lifts.
4. Racquet Memberships: Tennis and pickleball court access memberships with unlimited play and no court fees.
5. House/Social Memberships: Social membership providing dining privileges and clubhouse access without sports-specific access.
6. Summer Memberships: Seasonal memberships (May 1 - September 30) available in Golf Family ($4,775), Golf Individual ($3,895), Racquet ($2,230), and Social ($2,020) categories.
7. Yacht Slip Rentals: Wet slip lease rates at $10.50/ft/month (A&B Docks) and $9.50/ft/month (C&D Docks). Boat lifts at $13.50/ft/month. Transient nightly rates at $2.00/ft/day.
8. Event Hosting - Weddings & Social Events: Venue rental for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and social gatherings. Features Boca Ciega Ballroom (up to 250 guests) and Private Dining Room (up to 60 guests).
9. Golf Tournaments: Hosting of golf tournaments with food and beverage services coordinated for events.
10. Tennis and Pickleball Lessons: Private and semi-private lessons from certified pros at varying price points for members and non-members.
11. Food & Beverage Minimums: $500 Food & Beverage minimum required for Summer Memberships and likely annual memberships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club is a private member-owned club in St. Petersburg, Florida that operates an 18-hole championship golf course, a 76-slip yacht harbor, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, dining facilities, and event venues for weddings and corporate functions. Access is granted through multiple tiers of membership, with a la carte access available for non-member guests, weddings, banquets, and corporate outings.

Product overview

Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club is a private membership-based club offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The club operates as a unified lifestyle destination centered around its 18-hole championship golf course, 76-slip yacht harbor, and racquet sports facilities. Core offerings include golf, yachting, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and dining, supplemented by full-service wedding and event planning capabilities. The club offers multiple membership tiers (Equity Golf, Yacht, Racquet, House, Young Executive) and seasonal summer membership options. All services are integrated under a single club experience, with the main clubhouse serving as the central hub for dining, events, and member services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Membership and Play Access to the 18-hole championship golf course with practice facilities, pro shop, and tournament play for members and their guests.
• Yacht Harbor and Slip Rentals A 76-slip deep-water marina providing wet and dry storage, fuel, and concierge services to yacht owners and transient boaters.
• Tennis and Pickleball Program Har-tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, and associated racquet sports programming (lessons, leagues, clinics) for members.
• Club Dining Formal and casual dining venues, full-service bar, and private dining rooms within the clubhouse.
• Fitness Center Cardio and strength-training equipment, group exercise classes, and personal training services for members.
• Wedding and Banquet Venue Waterfront event space for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private celebrations with full catering and event coordination.
• Corporate Event Hosting Meeting rooms, golf outings, and banquet hosting for corporate and group clients seeking a waterfront venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• WeddingWire Couples Choice Award recipient for multiple years (2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Yacht Club of AmericaminorOthersYacht Club of America reciprocity agreement allowing transient members of YCA member clubs to use marina facilities based on slip availability. No reciprocity January through April (peak season).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Innisbrook Golf Resort: Large golf resort in Palm Harbor, FL with multiple courses, lodging, and membership options. Larger, broader-portfolio operator; the current F&B Director previously worked there, confirming direct labor-market overlap.
• Streamsong Resort: Destination golf resort in Bowling Green, FL. Adjacent to Isla Del Sol's golf-only amenity in scale and stature but operates as a resort rather than a private membership club.

Direct peers

• Belleair Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Belleair, FL (Pinellas County) offering golf, tennis, dining, and social memberships. Directly comparable to Isla Del Sol in geography, membership structure, and amenity mix.
• Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club: Private equity-member country club in Tampa with 18-hole golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and event facilities. Comparable Tampa Bay-area private club with similar full-service membership tiers.
• Avila Golf & Country Club: Private Tampa private club with 18-hole golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities. Comparable Tampa Bay private club competing for similar high-net-worth member demographics.
• Countryside Country Club: Private Clearwater, FL country club with golf, tennis, and social offerings. Explicitly referenced in the GM's prior career history as a comparable workplace, reinforcing direct peer comparability.
• Old Memorial Golf Club: Premier private golf club in Tampa, FL with championship golf and social amenities. Comparable elite private club within the Tampa Bay private-club set.
• Westchase Golf & Country Club: Private member-owned club in Tampa offering 18-hole golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and social memberships. Comparable full-service Tampa Bay private club.
• Bayou Club: Private member-owned club in Largo, FL offering golf, tennis, swim, dining, and social memberships. Same Pinellas County/Tampa Bay footprint with near-identical membership tiers.

Regional players

• The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club: Historic St. Petersburg resort and golf club. Operates as a Marriott-managed hotel with a golf course rather than a private member-owned club, but competes in the same St. Petersburg luxury golf/hospitality market and shares a local talent pool with Isla Del Sol.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IslaDelSolYCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/IslaDelSolYCC
• Instagraminstagram.com/isladelsolycc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isla-del-sol-yacht-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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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