Marin Yacht Club-Harbor Master

What Marin Yacht Club-Harbor Master does

Marin Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club incorporated on October 25, 1935, operating on 27 acres of waterfront property along San Rafael Creek and the San Francisco Bay wetlands in San Rafael, California. The club's core product is its 116-slip marina accommodating vessels from 36 to 80 feet, supplemented by 38 dry storage spaces for 20- and 28-foot boats, with the harbor dredged to 8 feet MLLW and offering 30/50 amp service, water, and pump-out. The 8-person staff, led by an elected Board of Directors (Commodore Russell Corvese, Vice Commodore Andy Salvas, Rear Commodore Jeff Leslie), runs an integrated amenity complex including 3 tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, an outdoor pool (open May–October), a recreation center with workout area and bar, a dining room operating Friday–Sunday, and a youth sailing program delivered through Sailing Education Adventures (SEA) with US Sailing Association certified instructors.

The business model is recurring membership dues as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by berth rights and rentals, guest berthing fees ($1.50 per foot per day with reciprocal-club free nights), summer tennis and swim camps ($400–$600 per week), and dining and private-event revenue. Membership is community-led: prospective members are sponsored by existing members and guided through an application by the Membership Committee, with boat ownership not required. Distribution includes a direct-to-consumer channel for reciprocal guest berthing through the PICYA reciprocal network (Pacific Inter-Club Yachting Association), which extends cross-club access and draws visiting yachts to the marina and dining facilities. The club has no proprietary technology platform — operations are supported by a Clubessential-managed website, weather/tide feeds, and an online event calendar.

Name

Marin Yacht Club-Harbor Master

Legal name

Marin Yacht Club

Website

https://marinyachtclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marin Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club founded in 1935 in San Rafael, California, offering members a 116-slip marina, dining, tennis, pickleball, pool, recreation facilities, and youth sailing on 27 acres of San Francisco Bay waterfront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Yacht Club and Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Yacht club membership
• Marina berthing services
• Recreational boating facilities
• Waterfront dining
• Tennis and pickleball courts

Headquarters

HQ city

San Rafael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 dues provide the primary recurring revenue stream for the club. Membership includes access to all club facilities, marina berths (for boat owners), dining, tennis, pool, and social events.
2. Berth Rights and Rentals: Members who own boats can purchase berth rights or rent berths in the 116-slip marina. The harbor accommodates vessels from 36 to 80 feet, with 38 dry storage spaces available for smaller boats.
3. Guest Berthing Fees: Visiting yachts from reciprocal yacht clubs are charged $1.50 per foot per day. First 3 nights are free for clubs beyond 60 miles. Maximum 30 days per year. Additional fees apply for electricity after 3 days.
4. Tennis and Swim Camp Fees: Summer camp programs for children including half-day ($400 members/$500 non-members) and full-day ($500 members/$600 non-members) options. Three camp sessions offered in summer 2026.
5. Dining and Bar Services: The club operates dining rooms and bars serving Friday dinner, Saturday dinner, and Sunday brunch. Private event rentals of the clubhouse and rec center are available for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marin Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club on a 27-acre San Rafael waterfront offering a 116-slip marina with 38 dry storage spaces, member dining, tennis and pickleball courts, a seasonal pool, recreation center, junior sailing programs, organized club cruises, and youth summer camps. Membership is required to use the facilities and provides recurring access to the full suite of amenities and reciprocal privileges at partner yacht clubs.

Product overview

Marin Yacht Club operates as a private yacht club offering a comprehensive suite of waterfront services centered around its 116-slip marina and 38 dry storage spaces. The club provides member-exclusive access to facilities including tennis and pickleball courts, a pool, recreation center, and dining services. Additional programs include junior sailing education through Sailing Education Adventures, organized club cruises to Bay & Delta destinations, and youth summer camps. The club operates on a membership model where boat ownership is not required. Reciprocal privileges extend access to partner yacht clubs for members traveling to other locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina/Harbor Services 116-slip marina with berths ranging from 36' to 80', plus 38 dry storage spaces in 20' and 28' sizes. Provides 30 and 50 amp service, water, and pump-out station. Harbor is dredged to 8 feet MLLW. Offered to members with berth rights or rental arrangements.
• Guest Berthing Visiting yacht berthing service at $1.50 per foot per day with a 30-day maximum annual visit. First 3 nights free for reciprocal club members traveling from beyond a 60-mile radius. Electricity charged per meter after first 3 days. Available to members of reciprocal yacht clubs.
• Tennis & Pickleball Courts 3 tennis courts and 2 pickleball courts operating from 8:00 AM to sunset year-round. Includes organized pickleball sessions, USTA team competition, and professional instruction by USPTA Tennis Pro Jade Nguyen.
• Pool Facilities Outdoor pool located in the Rec Center facility, open May through October daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Capacity of 20 adults/children with surrounding tables, chairs, umbrellas, lounge chairs, and BBQ grills. Guest fee charged to member's account ($10 per guest).
• Recreation Center Multi-purpose facility near the club entrance featuring an upstairs lounge with pool table, big screen TV, small workout area, bar, and patio with self-serve barbecue and firepit. Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (May-October), 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (November-April).
• Dining Services Club dining room offering dinner Friday and Saturday (5:30 PM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday brunch (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM). Bar available Thursday through Saturday with self-serve barbecues when dining room is closed.
• Junior Sailing Program Youth sailing program operated by Sailing Education Adventures (SEA) during summer months. Includes a one-week Mini Camp at Loch Lomond Marina and a two-week Basic Camp at Marin Yacht Club, teaching sailing on 12'-14' sailboats with US Sailing Association certified instructors.
• Club Cruises Annual cruise-out program scheduling visits to Bay and Delta Yacht Clubs and Marinas. 2026 schedule includes destinations such as Emery Cove, Petaluma YC, South Beach YC, San Francisco YC, Delta Cruise, Napa, Oakland/Encinal, Benicia YC, Tinsley, Half Moon Bay, St. Francis YC, and Lighted Boat Parade.
• Tennis & Swim Camp Summer day camp for children combining professional tennis instruction (led by Jade Nguyen, USPTA) with supervised swim time. Half-day (9am-12pm): $400 members/$500 non-members; Full-day (9am-3pm): $500 members/$600 non-members. Available to members and non-members.
• Private Event Rentals Clubhouse and Rec Center rental options for members, organizations, or private parties. Includes dining room and patio areas for special events and gatherings.
• Membership Program Private yacht club membership offering access to marina facilities, dining, tennis/pickleball, pool, recreation center, sailing programs, and cruise-outs. Boat ownership is not required for membership. Members must join before berthing a boat in the harbor. New members join through a sponsorship and application process facilitated by the Membership Committee.
• Reciprocal Club Privileges Cross-club access privileges allowing members of reciprocating yacht clubs to use guest docks, dining room, bar, and Rec Center at Marin Yacht Club, and MYC members to visit partner clubs through PICYA membership.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pacific Inter-Club Yachting Association (PICYA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPICYA membership enables Marin Yacht Club to welcome visiting yachts from member clubs to its guest docks, dining room, bar, and recreation center. The club also participates in PICYA cruise-ins by other member clubs.
• Yachting Club of AmericaminorOthersReferenced as a national organization that members may want to join. Uses Register of American Yacht Clubs as reciprocal guide for east coast clubs.
• Sailing Education Adventures (SEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEA puts on the Youth Sailing Program at Marin Yacht Club during summer months. The one-week Mini Camp is held at Loch Lomond Marina while the two-week Basic Camp is held at MYC. Instructors are certified by the US Sailing Association.
• US Sailing AssociationminorOthersSailing instructors at SEA programs are certified by the US Sailing Association, ensuring quality sailing instruction for youth.
• United States Tennis Association (USTA)minorOthersThe club's tennis team (the Pirates) competes in USTA leagues and tournaments, providing competitive tennis opportunities for members.
• Loch Lomond MarinaminorOthersPartner venue for SEA's one-week Mini Sail Camp. Located near Marin Yacht Club in the San Rafael area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Petaluma Yacht Club: North Bay yacht club serving Petaluma and the SF Bay/Delta cruising grounds. Comparable to MYC as a smaller-club regional peer featured in MYC's cruise-out schedule and the broader PICYA network.
• Richmond Yacht Club: SF Bay-based private yacht club offering marina, clubhouse dining and reciprocal privileges. Comparable as a regional direct peer participating in the same PICYA reciprocal ecosystem.
• Benicia Yacht Club: Benicia-based yacht club with marina, dining and active cruise-out program listed on MYC's own calendar. Directly comparable as a North Bay reciprocal peer in the same cruising network.
• San Francisco Yacht Club: Historic yacht club on the SF Bay (Belvedere/Tiburon) operating a marina, clubhouse dining, junior sailing and active cruise-out program. Closely mirrors MYC's mix of boating core, family amenities and reciprocal culture.
• Encinal Yacht Club: Alameda-based private yacht club and PICYA member with marina, dining and reciprocal privileges. Directly comparable as a fellow PICYA reciprocal-network peer of MYC.
• South Beach Yacht Club: San Francisco waterfront yacht club with marina, dining and youth sailing programs. Comparable in its combination of marina operations and family-oriented amenities within the same regional network.
• Corinthian Yacht Club: Tiburon-based yacht club on SF Bay with marina, dining, sailing and reciprocal privileges. Directly comparable as a peer private yacht club serving the same Bay Area boating demographic.
• St. Francis Yacht Club: Established San Francisco yacht club offering a full-service marina, dining, sailing programs and reciprocal privileges. Directly comparable to MYC as a Bay Area private yacht club with multi-generational membership and reciprocal network participation.

Regional players

• Loch Lomond Marina: San Rafael-area marina that hosts SEA's one-week Mini Sail Camp in partnership with MYC. Closely tied geographically and operationally; comparable as a regional marina/yachting facility peer serving the same San Rafael boating community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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