THE KEY WEST YACHT CLUB, INC.

What THE KEY WEST YACHT CLUB, INC. does

The Key West Yacht Club, Inc. is a private membership yacht club founded in 1938 in Key West, Florida, and recognized as the southernmost private club in the United States. The company operates from a single facility at 2315 North Roosevelt Boulevard, comprising a 68-slip full-service marina with dock restrooms, showers, boat ramp, and dockside utilities; a 115-seat dining room serving American cuisine for lunch and dinner; a dockside bar and lounge with a small-plates menu; a Commodore's Lounge available for private events of 30 or more guests; and a Ships Store gift shop selling marine supplies and souvenirs. The underlying operating technology is conventional hospitality and marina management, supported by the Buz Club Software platform for member access; there is no proprietary technology or AI capability.

The business serves individual boating and maritime enthusiasts as its primary customer segment, alongside reciprocal visitors from Yachting Clubs of America (YCOA) affiliated clubs located more than 50 miles from Key West, capped at three visits per year. Revenue is generated across four streams: recurring marina slip rentals, transactional food and beverage sales, one-time retail revenue from the Ships Store, and recurring membership dues. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with visitors paying cash or credit at the point of service. The club employs approximately six people, is privately held with no parent company, and appears member-owned consistent with its structure as a long-standing private yacht club. Marketing is community-led, relying on the established brand, generational participation in Key West boating, and inbound referrals through YCOA reciprocity rather than active sales or paid acquisition.

Name

THE KEY WEST YACHT CLUB, INC.

Legal name

The Key West Yacht Club, Inc.

Website

https://keywestyachtclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Key West Yacht Club, Inc. is a private membership yacht club in Key West, Florida, founded in 1938, operating a 68-slip marina, 115-seat dining room, bar, and gift shop for boating enthusiasts and reciprocal YCOA-affiliated club members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Key West

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marina Services: Revenue generated from boat slip rentals, dock services, and related marina amenities including wet slips, boat ramp access, and dock facilities.
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from the full-service restaurant, bar, lounge, and catering services including lunch, dinner, and special events.
3. Ships Store and Gift Shop: Retail revenue from the ships store and gift shop selling marine supplies and memorabilia.
4. Membership Dues: Annual or periodic membership fees for club access and privileges.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Key West Yacht Club operates a private membership yacht club combining a 68-slip full-service marina with food and beverage venues (a 115-seat dining room, full bar and lounge), a Ships Store gift shop, and the Commodore's Lounge for private events. The club extends reciprocal access to qualifying members of Yachting Clubs of America-affiliated clubs located more than 50 miles from Key West, up to three visits per year.

Product overview

The Key West Yacht Club is a private yacht club offering an integrated portfolio of maritime and hospitality services. The core offering consists of a full-service marina with 68 wet slips providing docking, utilities, and boat ramp access, complemented by on-site dining facilities including a full-service dining room (capacity 115), dockside bar, and Commodore's Lounge for private events. The club also operates a Ships Store gift shop. Food and beverage services include multiple menu offerings across small plates, lunch, dinner, dessert, and wine categories. The club extends reciprocity privileges to Yachting Club of America affiliated clubs for qualifying members. Founded in 1938, it remains the southernmost private club in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina Services Full-service marina located in a protected bay with 68 wet slips in various sizes, dock restroom facilities with showers, a boat ramp, and dockside facilities. Most slips offer electric, Wi-Fi, and water connections for member and visiting boaters.
• Full-Service Dining Room Full-service restaurant with lunch and dinner service offering American cuisine to members and guests, with take-out available. Main dining room capacity is 115 seats, complemented by small plates, lunch, dinner, dessert, and wine menu selections.
• Dockside Bar and Lounge Full bar and lounge serving a small plates menu throughout operating hours, with a lunch menu available on Saturdays from 11:30am to 3pm. Functions as the social hub for members and visitors.
• Ships Store and Gift Shop On-site gift shop offering marine supplies, club memorabilia, and souvenirs for members and guests.
• Commodore's Lounge (Private Event Venue) Private lounge venue available for special meetings or parties of 30 or more guests, used for member events and private functions.
• Reciprocity Program (YCOA Affiliation) Reciprocal access extended to members of Yachting Clubs of America (YCOA)-affiliated clubs located more than 50 miles from Key West, with proper documentation and advance reservations, capped at three visits per year.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Yachting Clubs of America (YCOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey West Yacht Club is a member of the Yachting Clubs of America. This affiliation enables the club to extend reciprocal privileges to members of other YCOA-affiliated clubs, allowing them to access marina and dining facilities with proper documentation. Reciprocity is limited to members of clubs located more than 50 miles from Key West, with visits capped at three times per year.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Naples Sailing & Yacht Club: Florida private yacht club with marina, dining, and reciprocal membership model. Directly comparable as a member-owned Florida yacht club offering full-service marina and hospitality amenities to boating enthusiasts.
• Boca Ciega Yacht Club: Florida private yacht club with marina, dining room, and bar. Comparable as a member-owned Florida yacht club operating under a similar marina-plus-hospitality business model.
• Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club: Historic Florida yacht club founded in the early 20th century with marina, dining, and bar facilities. Comparable as a Florida-based private yacht club with similar marina and member-dining offerings.
• Coral Reef Yacht Club: Florida yacht club in Coconut Grove with marina, dining, and reciprocal privileges. Comparable as a Florida private yacht club offering full-service marina and dining facilities to members.
• Sarasota Yacht Club: Private Florida yacht club with full-service marina, dining, and social amenities. Comparable as a member-owned yacht club combining marina slip rentals with restaurant and event revenue streams.
• Pensacola Yacht Club: Historic Florida Panhandle private yacht club with marina and dining. Comparable as a legacy Florida yacht club with a similar member-driven, full-service marina and hospitality offering.

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: Global luxury yacht marina operator with locations in key boating destinations. Comparable as a large incumbent competing in the premium yacht marina and docking services segment.
• Suntex Marinas: One of the largest marina operators in the U.S. with a portfolio of recreational marinas. Comparable as a scaled competitor in the marina slip rental market where the Key West Yacht Club operates its 68 wet slips.
• SafeHarbor Marinas: Major U.S. recreational marina operator with nationwide portfolio. Comparable as a scaled competitor providing marina slip rentals and boating services that overlap with Key West Yacht Club's marina operations.

Regional players

• Marathon Yacht Club: Florida Keys yacht club located in Marathon, providing the closest geographic peer in the same island chain. Comparable as a Keys-based yacht club competing for the same Florida Keys boating and tourism market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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