Milford Yacht Club

What Milford Yacht Club does

Milford Yacht Club is a private, non-profit yacht and social club incorporated in Connecticut, founded on June 27, 1903, and headquartered at 131 Trumbull Avenue in Milford, at the entrance to Milford Harbor on Long Island Sound. The club serves families, singles, and youth through five membership classes (A through E), with Board of Directors approval required for admittance. Its primary physical assets include a 68-slip marina with tender service, a main dining room seating 175 guests, the Commodore's Lounge, an outdoor patio, a clubhouse pool, and a separate Anderson's Landing harbor access point.

Core products and programs span sailing, racing, water sports, dining, and social events. On the water, MYC offers a J22 charter fleet ($50/day or $350/season), an Adult Learn to Sail program ($300 per sailor for a 6-week session), Junior Sailing (children using Optimist, Feva, C420, ILCA/Laser), private sailing lessons ($75/hour standard, $100/hour with the Sailing Director), the year-round Frostbite Fleet of Dyer Dhows, a Swim Team for ages 5-16 in the Connecticut Private Club Swim League, and multiple racing series (J22 Summer Series, J22 Fall Series, and One-Design Series). The technology stack supporting operations is minimal: Clubessential for website and member management, Clubspot for program registration, and a Frank Bayers, P.C. Weather Station with harbor cameras and tide charts via usharbors.com for real-time mariner monitoring.

The business model combines recurring subscription-style membership dues and marina slip fees with transaction-based revenue from dining, private event hosting (up to 175 guests), sailing instruction, race entry fees, and swim-team registration (member rate $350.96; non-members access via a $1,094.42 C-class membership plus registration). GTM is sales-led and largely word-of-mouth: prospective members tour the facility, complete an application with background check, and receive Board approval. The club operates 28 employees, maintains reciprocal privileges through the Yachting Club of America network, and reports a full membership roster, with no external parent or venture ownership.

Name

Milford Yacht Club

Legal name

Milford Yacht Club

Website

https://milfordyachtclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Milford Yacht Club is a private, non-profit yacht and social club founded in 1903 in Milford, Connecticut, serving member families and individuals with a 68-slip marina, sailing and junior programs, swim team, dining, and reciprocal club privileges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Yacht Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Private yacht club
• Marina services
• Sailing programs
• Club membership
• Waterfront dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for various classes (Class A for families, Class B for persons under 35, Class C for youth under 21 in sailing/swim programs, Class D for single persons, Class E for business)
2. Boat Charter Services: J22 boat charter for $50/day or $350 for the season for members
3. Food and Beverage: Full-service restaurant and bar, main dining room, Commodore's Lounge, outdoor patio and deck dining, snack bar
4. Marina Services: 68-slip marina with tender service, dockage fees for members and reciprocal guests
5. Private Event Hosting: Hosting memorable occasions including weddings, receptions, luncheons, cocktail parties for members and sponsored guests. Main dining room can seat up to 175 guests.
6. Swim Team Fees: Member rate of $350.96 per swimmer; non-members pay $1,094.42 for C-class membership plus registration
7. Sailing Program Fees: Adult Learn to Sail program: $300 per sailor for 6-week session; Private lessons: $75/hour/boat standard or $100/hour/boat with Sailing Director
8. Race Entry Fees: J22 Summer Series: $55/person; J22 Fall Series: $50/person

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Milford Yacht Club operates a private, non-profit yacht and social club offering tiered membership (Classes A-E) with access to a 68-slip marina, full-service restaurant and bar, outdoor pool, and organized sailing programs. Members can charter J22 sailboats, participate in racing series and regattas, take sailing lessons, host private events, and access reciprocal privileges at yacht clubs worldwide.

Product overview

Milford Yacht Club is a private, non-profit yacht and social club offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centered on boating, sailing, dining, and social activities. The core offerings include membership programs (Classes A-E), a 68-slip marina with harbor services, and diverse sailing programs featuring J22 boat charter, racing series (Summer Series, Fall Series, One-Design Series), Frostbite Fleet winter sailing, and organized regattas. The club provides aquatic activities through its swim team and pool facilities, educational programs including Adult Learn to Sail and Private Sailing Lessons, and extensive dining options (Main Dining Room, Commodore's Lounge, Patio). Event hosting capabilities accommodate gatherings up to 175 guests. Members also enjoy reciprocal privileges at yacht clubs worldwide. The club operates from its historic location at Burns Point with views of Long Island Sound.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Private yacht club membership with five classes (A for families, B for persons under 35, C for youth under 21 in sailing/swim programs, D for single persons, E for business) offering access to marina facilities, dining, social events, sailing programs, and reciprocal club privileges at yacht clubs worldwide.
• Marina and Harbor Services 68-slip marina with tender service, pump-out boat, fuel and chandlery access. Staffed dock master office with seasonal hours from 8am to 10pm during peak season on VHF Channel 68.
• J22 Boat Charter Members may charter J22 sailboats for $50/day or $350 for the season. Boats are available for Thursday night races and require sailing in and out of harbor (no engines).
• Frostbite Fleet Winter sailing fleet operating 9-foot Dyer Dhows in two sessions. Welcomes new and experienced sailors with trial sail opportunities in the Milford Frostbite Association under the wing of MYC.
• Swim Team Active swim team for ages 5-16 competing in Connecticut Private Club Swim League. Includes practice sessions and Saturday meets against other clubs. Member rate $350.96 per swimmer; non-members pay $1,094.42 for C-class membership plus registration.
• Private Sailing Lessons Private lessons on J22s, C420, ILCA/Laser, Feva and Optimist with junior sailing instructors. $75/hour per boat standard, $100/hour with Sailing Director Maggie Costikyan or Head Race Ian Lent.
• Adult Learn to Sail 2026 6-night adult sailing program using J22 fleet, captained by experienced volunteers. Session runs Wednesdays from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Fee: $300 per sailor.
• Private Events Hosting Event venue hosting for members and sponsored guests. Facilities include outdoor lawn, covered granite patio, and enclosed main dining room (up to 175 guests) with views of Milford Harbor and Long Island Sound.
• Dining Services Full-service restaurant and bar with Main Dining Room, Commodore's Lounge, and outdoor patio/deck (in season). Hosts social events including St. Patrick's Day Party, Kentucky Derby, Blessing of the Fleet, and holiday celebrations.
• J22 Summer Series 5-night best-of-4 race series each Tuesday beginning in June. Entry fee: $55/person.
• J22 Fall Series 5-night race series each Tuesday beginning in September. Entry fee: $50/person.
• Summer One-Design Series Sunday racing series open to J22, Viper, Feva, Opti, 420, ILCA/Laser. No entry fee.
• MYC Regattas Annual regatta schedule including Boardman Cup, Last Chance Regatta, Columbus Day Regatta, JSA Area C Opti Regatta, and Milford Last Chance Viper Open.
• Clubhouse Pool Outdoor pool and kiddie pool open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Sundeck lounging available to members and guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full membership roster maintained - club described as being in strong financial health
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yachting Club of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilford Yacht Club is a member of the Yachting Club of America, which enables reciprocal privileges with other member yacht clubs listed in the Register of American Yacht Clubs. This network allows MYC members to visit other clubs worldwide and reciprocal members to visit MYC.
• Connecticut Private Club Swim LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMYC Swim Team competes with other members of the Connecticut Private Club Swim League in Saturday meets throughout the season.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stonington Harbor Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Stonington, CT with harbor, sailing, and social programs. Comparable size and offering scope to MYC in a different CT coastal market.
• Mianus River Boat & Yacht Club: Private boating and yacht club on the Mianus River in Greenwich, CT with marina, sailing, and social programming. Comparable membership model in the same CT coastal geography.
• Larchmont Yacht Club: Long-established private yacht club in Larchmont, NY on Long Island Sound. Similar membership, marina, sailing, and dining offerings, comparable geographic market.
• Noroton Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Darien, CT on Long Island Sound with marina, dining, sailing, and youth programs. Directly comparable membership club in the same coastal CT geography as Milford.
• Riverside Yacht Club: Members-only yacht club in Riverside, CT on Long Island Sound, with marina, sailing, and social programming. Closely comparable size and offerings to MYC in the same CT market.
• American Yacht Club: Private members yacht club in Rye, NY on Long Island Sound with active sailing, junior sailing, racing, and marina programs. Direct geographic and offering peer to MYC.
• Indian Harbor Yacht Club: Private members-only yacht club in Greenwich, CT on Long Island Sound. Comparable scale, membership tiers, marina, dining, and sailing programs serving the same CT/NY coastal market as MYC.
• Pequot Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Southport, CT on Long Island Sound with full-service marina, dining, sailing, and youth programs. Direct peer in the CT coastal yacht club market.
• Niantic Bay Yacht Club: Members-only yacht club in Niantic, CT on Long Island Sound with marina, sailing, and social offerings. Direct peer along the CT coast at similar scale to MYC.

Broad incumbents

• New York Yacht Club: Historic and substantially larger private yacht club in NYC. While much bigger and more prestigious, it competes for the same Long Island Sound / NY-CT yachting membership pool and offers overlapping sailing and social programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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