Toms River Yacht Club

What Toms River Yacht Club does

Toms River Yacht Club (TRYC) is a private, year-round yacht club located at 1464 Riviera in Toms River, New Jersey, on a quiet cove of the Toms River with access to Barnegat Bay. Founded on July 1, 1871, the club is one of the oldest in the United States and holds the Toms River Challenge Cup, recognized as the oldest perpetual sailing trophy raced in the country. The club's stated mission is to promote friendly competition and interest in activities connected with sailing, boating, and yachting. TRYC is an all-volunteer organization with eight paid employees, governed by a Board of Governors and led by the Commodore — currently Kevin Hart, the 92nd to hold the role (as of 2026).

The club's core products span competitive sailing, youth development, marina services, social programming, and private events. Sailing programs include local racing, national regattas (Ensign Nationals, WASZP), and one-design class competition across Flying Scot, E-Scow, MC-Scow, Lightning, and other fleets. Junior and collegiate sailing is structured through the Seibert Sailing Center and partnerships with NJISA/MASSA and MAISA. Marina services include 90 member slips and 3 guest slips with year-round dry storage. Social amenities include a clubhouse with panoramic views, the Chart Room pub, a heated pool with snack bar, and a full calendar of galley dinners, pub nights, and themed events. Private event rentals (weddings, birthdays, corporate events) extend the club's facilities to non-members. Technology infrastructure is limited to Jonas Club Software for membership management and ClubSpot for online event registration.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring annual membership dues (regular, junior, senior categories), marina slip subscriptions, F&B sales, private event rentals, and guest slip fees. Distribution is primarily direct to consumers through membership inquiry and application. Marketing relies on the club's established reputation, member referrals, yacht club reciprocity, and active participation in regional sailing associations. TRYC operates without external investors, subsidiaries, or public market exposure.

Name

Toms River Yacht Club

Legal name

Toms River Yacht Club

Website

https://tryc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Toms River Yacht Club is a private, all-volunteer year-round yacht club founded in 1871 in Toms River, New Jersey, serving members through competitive sailing programs, junior and collegiate sailing development, a 90-slip marina, dining and social amenities, and private event rentals.

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 industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAH

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

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYTHAJAJAG

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

Keywords

• Private yacht club
• Sailing programs
• Marina services
• Junior sailing
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Toms River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from regular, junior, and senior members provide the primary recurring revenue stream for the club.
2. Marina Slip Rentals: The club marina has 90 slips available to members at reasonable rates, generating revenue from boat storage.
3. Private Event Rentals: TRYC hosts private events including weddings, birthday parties, showers, and corporate events. Rentals are available to members and non-members from various spaces including the main dining room and side lawn.
4. Food and Beverage Sales: The club generates revenue from its bar operations, Chart Room pub, pool snack bar, and dining services including happy hour, galley dinners, and Sunday pub nights.
5. Guest Slip Rentals: The club has 3 guest slips available for visiting yachtsmen and women from recognized yacht clubs for temporary docking.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Toms River Yacht Club is a private year-round membership club providing sailing programs (including junior, high school, and collegiate sailing), a 90-slip marina, organized racing events, clubhouse dining and social amenities, and waterfront private event venue rentals. Membership grants access to facilities, on-water activities, and a full social calendar; non-members may access the venue through private event rentals and reciprocal guest slips.

Product overview

Toms River Yacht Club is a private, year-round sailing and boating club founded in 1871, offering a unified membership experience centered around sailing programs, competitive racing events, marina services, and social activities. The club operates its core offerings through integrated facilities including the Seibert Sailing Center for sailing programs, a 90-slip marina, heated pool, dining venues (Chart Room, main dining room, pool snack bar), and event spaces for weddings and private functions. The product portfolio includes Junior Sailing programs for youth development, High School & College Sailing for interscholastic competition, organized Racing Events throughout the sailing season, and Social Events & Dining for member engagement. The club uses Jonas Club Software for membership management and ClubSpot for online event registration.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Membership Programs Year-round private club membership with various programs for different life stages including Junior memberships through Senior memberships, providing members access to sailing, boating, dining, and social activities.
• Sailing Programs Year-round sailing activities including local racing, national regattas, and competitive sailing events for members. The club hosts various one-design classes including Flying Scot, Ensign, MC-Scow, WASZP, Lightning, and E-Scow classes.
• Junior Sailing Program Youth sailing program developing knowledgeable youth sailors from beginner through collegiate level. Includes First Mates (ages 6-7), Junior Sailing (ages 8-18), and competitive team training.
• High School & College Sailing Interscholastic and collegiate sailing programs supporting NJISA/MASSA and MAISA associations. Hosts high school and college regattas at the Seibert Sailing Center.
• Marina Services Club marina with 90 slips available to members at reasonable rates, plus guest slips for visiting boaters. Dry storage is available year-round.
• Club Amenities Facilities include main clubhouse with panoramic views, Chart Room pub, heated pool with snack bar, Seibert Sailing Center with classroom and storage, and covered balcony dining.
• Social Events & Dining Year-round social calendar with weekly Happy Hour, Galley dinners, pub nights, themed parties, holiday events, and dining options including main dining room, Chart Room, and poolside snack bar.
• Weddings & Private Events Event venue services for weddings, birthday parties, showers, and other private events. Offers panoramic river views and multiple rental areas from main dining room to side lawn.
• Racing Events Organized sailing competitions including WASZP High School & College events, Tune-Up regatta, Rust Remover, Sunset Sail series, Sunday Series, Bay Day, Peto Cup, Ensign Nationals, Night Race, Sailfest, and October Bowl series.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association (BBYRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRYC is a member and major sponsor of the BBYRA, providing fleet of support boats throughout the 10 weeks of the Championship Series. The club hosts BBYRA Bay Day and participates in the BBYRA racing circuit.
• New Jersey Interscholastic Sailing Association (NJISA/MASSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRYC supports NJISA/MASSA by hosting high school and collegiate regattas. Local high school teams gather on Wednesdays in Spring and Fall to compete. TRYC hosts intersectional and championship regattas nearly every weekend during these seasons.
• Mid-Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (MAISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRYC supports MAISA collegiate sailing activities and hosts collegiate regattas at the Seibert Sailing Center facilities.
• Yacht Clubs with Reciprocity AgreementsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRYC shares reciprocity with many local and distant yacht clubs, welcoming sailors and guests from recognized yacht clubs worldwide with appropriate letters of good standing. Visiting yachtsmen are granted guest Racing Membership during TRYC-sponsored racing events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Larchmont Yacht Club: Established Long Island Sound yacht club with a much larger membership base, full-service marina, junior sailing academy, and national-caliber regatta hosting. Comparable operating model but materially larger scale than TRYC.
• New York Yacht Club: Iconic Northeast yacht club with two clubhouses, an active racing program, and a national/international reputation. Comparable heritage and sailing-program focus but at a far larger institutional scale than TRYC.

Direct peers

• Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club: Direct NJ peer — private sailing and yacht club on the Shrewsbury River with active junior program, racing fleet, and reciprocal yacht-club network similar to TRYC's BBYRA involvement.
• Beach Haven Yacht Club: Direct Barnegat Bay peer — private club with marina, sailing, and junior programs on Long Beach Island. Comparable member offerings and regatta participation in the same bay system.
• Barnegat Light Yacht Club: Direct Barnegat Bay peer — small private yacht club with marina, sailing events, and member-oriented amenities; serves a similar coastal NJ boating demographic.
• Mantoloking Yacht Club: Direct Barnegat Bay peer — a private NJ yacht club offering sailing, marina, dining, and social programs to a similar membership demographic. Directly comparable operating model and geography.
• Metedeconk River Yacht Club: Direct NJ peer — private yacht club on the Metedeconk River with marina, sailing instruction, junior sailing, and event venue operations comparable to TRYC's offerings.
• Bay Head Yacht Club: Direct Barnegat Bay peer — private NJ yacht club with sailing programs, marina, and seasonal member activities serving a closely overlapping boater community.

Regional players

• Keyport Yacht Club: Regional NJ yacht club offering similar membership, marina, and sailing programs, but located on Raritan Bay rather than Barnegat Bay — comparable model, different local market.
• Riverside Yacht Club: Regional Northeast yacht club in Greenwich, CT offering full sailing, social, and marina programs for a comparable member demographic; same operating model but different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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