LIDO ISLE YACHT CLUB

What LIDO ISLE YACHT CLUB does

Lido Isle Yacht Club (LIYC) is a private, nonprofit membership yacht club founded in 1928 and located at 701 Via Lido Soud on Lido Island in Newport Beach, California. The club serves the residents of Lido Isle with a portfolio of sailing education, competitive racing, power boating, and social programming. Core offerings include a multi-tier Junior Sailing Program (Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions progressing from Starfish/Sea Urchin beginners through Sabot Racing competitors), adult sailing clinics and the Friday Nite Flites racing series, junior and adult regattas, weekly Friday Night BBQs, the annual Commodore's Beach Party and End of Summer Concert fundraiser, and member cruises including the 2025 Rhine River cruise and the 2026 Niagara & Great Lakes cruise with Viking Expedition.

Name

LIDO ISLE YACHT CLUB

Legal name

Lido Isle Yacht Club

Website

https://liyc.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lido Isle Yacht Club is a private nonprofit yacht club founded in 1928 on Lido Island, Newport Beach, serving Lido Isle residents with junior and adult sailing programs, regattas, cruises, and social events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Boating and Yacht Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Shore Excursion Operators (Tours & Activities) (THAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Yacht club membership
• Junior sailing programs
• Recreational boating
• Yacht racing regattas
• Sailing instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Lido Isle residents. Membership is open to all Lido Isle residents regardless of boat ownership.
2. Event Tickets and BBQ Revenue: Revenue from Friday Night BBQs, holiday events, concerts, and social gatherings. Pricing varies: full BBQ buffet, sides only, children's pricing, and grill-your-own options. Tickets range from free to $110 for special events like Duffy Holiday Party.
3. Junior Sailing Program Fees: Fees from Spring, Summer, and Fall sailing programs for junior sailors. Charter boats available for new Novice sailors. Registration through TheClubspot platform.
4. Fundraising and Donations: Fundraising events like the End of Summer Concert raise money for Junior Sailing Program with largest costs being coach salaries and boat maintenance.
5. Cruise and Special Event Fees: Fees from organized cruises including Commodore's Cruise to Niagara & The Great Lakes, Rhine River cruise, Duffy Poker Run, and Holiday Duffy Cruise events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lido Isle Yacht Club is a private, membership-based yacht club on Lido Island in Newport Beach, CA that sells resident memberships and delivers junior sailing instruction, adult sailing and racing programs, competitive regattas, cruising events, and recurring social gatherings. Its commercial offerings consist of annual membership dues, seasonal junior sailing program fees, event tickets for BBQs, holiday cruises, and fundraisers, and a Sabot Buy/Sell marketplace for junior sailors. Access to full membership is restricted to Lido Isle residents, with non-resident juniors able to participate via a Sponsored Guest application process.

Product overview

Lido Isle Yacht Club is a community sailing and social organization located on Lido Island in Newport Beach, CA. The club offers a unified membership-based program centered around sailing education and competition. The primary product portfolio includes: the Junior Sailing Program (with seasonal Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions) providing sailing instruction from beginner (Starfish & Sea Urchin) to competitive racing levels (Sabot Racing); adult sailing activities including Harbor 20 clinics and the Friday Nite Flites racing series; competitive junior regattas; and social events such as Friday Night BBQs, cruising events, Commodore's Beach Party, and the End of Summer Concert Fundraiser. The club also operates a Sabot Buy/Sell marketplace for junior sailors. These offerings work together to fulfill the club's mission of teaching sailing and passing on the Corinthian spirit through its Junior Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Club Membership Annual membership to Lido Isle Yacht Club granting Lido Isle residents access to sailing, power boating activities, social events, and Junior Sailing Program participation.
• Junior Sailing Program Year-round sailing education program for young sailors (ages 5+) including Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions, with classes ranging from beginner (Starfish & Sea Urchin) through Novice/Pre-C3 and Sabot Racing. Charter boats are available for new Novice sailors.
• Summer Sailing Program Intensive summer sailing program running June 15 – July 23 featuring expert instructors, hands-on training, and competitive sailing tactics for young sailors.
• Junior Regattas Competitive sailing events for junior sailors including Junior Commodore's Cup, All Girl Regatta, Sir Joseph Porter Regatta, Midsummer Regatta, and Halloween Regatta.
• Friday Night BBQs Weekly Friday evening social events featuring BBQ meals, often combined with Friday Nite Flites sailing races, family activities, and community gatherings.
• Adult Sailing Programs Adult sailing activities including Harbor 20 clinics, Friday Nite Flites racing series, and skill development programs for adult members.
• Cruising Events Cruise events including Commodore's Cruise to destinations such as Niagara & The Great Lakes and the Rhine River, Cruise to Avalon, Duffy Poker Run, and Holiday Duffy Cruise.
• Friday Nite Flites Friday evening sailing racing series for adult sailors using boats including Harbor 20, Laser, CFJ, RS Zest, or TS Tera, with multiple series throughout summer.
• Sabot Buy/Sell Program Club-run marketplace facilitating the sale and purchase of Sabot sailing dinghies among members and junior sailors, using Google Forms and a shared Google Spreadsheet, plus a physical bulletin board outside the LICA Clubhouse.
• Commodore's Beach Party Annual 21+ beach party hosted by the Commodore featuring dinner, live entertainment, and social activities, with beverage tickets and cash bar (e.g., $5 wine, $3 beer).
• End of Summer Concert & LIJYC Fundraiser Annual fundraising concert held at San Remo park that raises money for the Junior Sailing Program (covering coach salaries and boat maintenance), featuring the M Street Band, live music, and auctions.
• Newport to Ensenada Send Off Annual send-off celebration for the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race, featuring Mexican cuisine, margaritas, entertainment, and sailing stories; priced at $35 members / $40 guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children learn sailing and water safety from age 5, developing skills and confidence that last a lifetime

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TheClubspotcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary registration and event management platform for LIYC sailing programs, regattas, and junior sailing enrollment. Handles all program signups and race registrations.
• TicketTailorcoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing platform for Friday Night BBQs, concerts, and social event reservations. Handles ticket sales and reservation management for club events.
• Hi-Time Wine CellarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner for Commodore's Beach Party and other events, stocking beach bars with wines and beers at competitive prices.
• M Street BandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment provider for End of Summer Concert & LIJYC Fundraiser, performing at San Remo park to raise money for Junior Sailing Program.
• Jumping Jack FlashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBand performing at Commodore's Beach Party, providing entertainment for the adult-only beach event.
• Viking Expedition MilwaukeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCruise operator for 2026 Commodore's Cruise on Niagara & The Great Lakes, providing the expedition vessel for the club cruise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coronado Yacht Club: Coronado-based yacht club offering junior sailing, regattas, cruising, and community-member social programming in the same Southern California club model.
• King Harbor Yacht Club: King Harbor (Redondo Beach) yacht club offering junior sailing, regattas, and a similar community-led member experience within Southern California.
• Dana Point Yacht Club: Southern California yacht club running a similar junior sailing program, regatta schedule, and member-driven cruising calendar.
• Long Beach Yacht Club: Long Beach-based yacht club with comparable clubhouse facilities, regatta scheduling, and member programming for sailing and cruising enthusiasts.
• Balboa Yacht Club: Long-established yacht club in Newport Beach / Balboa Peninsula operating a similar mix of junior sailing, regattas, cruising events, and member social programming just minutes from Lido Isle.
• California Yacht Club: Marina del Rey-based yacht club with traditional junior sailing education, racing series, and clubhouse-centric social programming comparable in structure to LIYC.
• Seal Beach Yacht Club: Smaller Orange County yacht club with junior sailing instruction, regattas, and member social events structured similarly to LIYC.
• Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club: Corona del Mar yacht club within a few miles of Lido Isle with overlapping junior sailing, racing, and Corinthian-style social programming.
• Newport Harbor Yacht Club: Direct Newport Beach neighbor offering junior sailing programs, regattas, and yacht-club social events to a comparable harbor-area member base.

Broad incumbents

• San Diego Yacht Club: Larger and more internationally prominent Southern California yacht club operating much the same junior sailing, racing, and member social formula at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lido-isle-yacht-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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