Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club Inc

What Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club Inc does

Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club Inc is a private, member-run yacht club established in 1908 and headquartered at 3076 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY. The organization serves individual boating enthusiasts and families in the New York City area who want access to waterfront recreation, sailing, fishing, and clubhouse amenities without the cost of full boat ownership. Its offerings include a two-tier membership program (Summer Pool Membership and Full Membership), short- and long-term mooring rentals at $55 per night with launch service, a club-owned sailing fleet (Pearson Ensign 22, Optimist dinghies, and a Laser), organized sailing racing and cruising, fishing tournaments, and use of a historic three-story clubhouse with a dining room, bar, pool, and event spaces.

The club operates a single physical site near Rockaway Inlet, one of the most navigable inlets on the East Coast, and is accessible via the B and Q subway lines. Its go-to-market is community-led: prospective members are encouraged to visit the club in person, and growth is driven by member referrals, social events such as the Blessing of the Fleet and the July 4th party, and reciprocal partnerships with United Inter Yacht Club and Miramar Yacht Club. There is no proprietary technology stack; membership administration, mooring bookings, and launch operations are handled manually. With 1–10 employees and no institutional investors, the club functions as a small, self-sustaining recreational association rather than a growth-oriented business.

Name

Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club Inc

Legal name

Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club Inc

Website

https://sheepsheadbayyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club Inc is a member-run yacht club founded in 1908 in Brooklyn, NY, offering two-tier memberships, mooring rentals, club-owned sailboats, sailing races, fishing tournaments, and clubhouse amenities to NYC boating enthusiasts and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Club / Recreational Boating Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Bareboat Yacht Charters (Self-Skippered) (THAEAEAB)

Keywords

• Yacht club memberships
• Mooring rentals
• Sailing club
• Fishing club
• Recreational boating

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

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

Revenue model

1. Mooring Rentals: Short and long-term mooring rentals at $55 per night with 50% deposit required. Launch service and amenities included. Boat size restrictions apply (monohull 50ft or less, multihull 45ft or less).
2. Membership Dues: Two-tier membership structure: Summer pool memberships and full memberships. Full memberships include boat launch service, club sailboat access, member lockers, showers, and discounted winter boat storage. Summer memberships include pool access, club bar, social events, and waterfront amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club Inc is a member-run private yacht club established in 1908, located at 3076 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY. It sells memberships (including Summer Pool and Full membership categories), rents moorings, and provides access to club boats, sailing, fishing, and clubhouse amenities for its dues-paying members and the broader boating community in Sheepshead Bay.

Product overview

Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club is a member-run boat club offering a portfolio of water recreation services and amenities. The club provides mooring rentals (short and long-term) at Rockaway Inlet with full launch service, access to club-owned sailing vessels including a Pearson Ensign 22, Optimist dinghies, and a Laser, along with organized sailing (cruising and racing) and fishing activities. Club facilities include a historic three-story clubhouse with dining, bar, and pool amenities. The club offers two membership tiers: Summer Pool Membership for pool and social access, and Full Membership adding boat launch, club boat access, and winter storage. The club is associated with the United Inter Yacht Club for reciprocal sailing arrangements with other regional clubs.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Membership Annual membership category providing members with access to club boats, sailing, fishing, moorage privileges, and clubhouse amenities at the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club. Aimed at dues-paying recreational boating members.
• Summer Pool Membership Seasonal membership category focused on summer pool and clubhouse access at the club's Brooklyn waterfront facility, targeted at individuals and families seeking seasonal recreational use without full boating privileges.
• Mooring Rentals Rental of mooring slips at the Sheepshead Bay waterfront facility for member and visiting recreational boats, available on a per-slip/seasonal basis.
• Club Boat Access / Sailing Access to club-owned boats and organized sailing activities for members, providing recreational sailing without the need for personal boat ownership.
• Fishing Activities Member-organized fishing activities and access at the Sheepshead Bay waterfront, leveraging the club's location for recreational fishing.
• Clubhouse Amenities Access to the clubhouse facility, including summer pool and social amenities, for members and their guests at the Brooklyn location.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to best sailing conditions in NYC - wind typically comes up at 11 AM and lasts until 7 PM

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• United Inter Yacht ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club is associated with the United Inter Yacht Club, which has arranged special reciprocal arrangements between member clubs. Each club hosts events where members of participating clubs can take part in cruising events. This partnership enables members to sail to ports of call like Atlantic Highlands, Great Kills Harbor, and New York Harbor.
• Miramar Yacht ClubsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoats from the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club and Miramar Yacht Club race together on weekend afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Wednesday night racing is all divisions mixed with courses chosen based on wind direction and speed. Weekend races are divided into Division I class and Ensign class.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miramar Yacht Club: Active racing partner of SBYC; jointly hosts weekend and Wednesday evening races. Directly comparable small-to-mid sized member-run yacht club with racing focus in the NYC metro area.
• Manhattan Yacht Club: NYC-based sailing and member club offering access to racing, cruising, and shared boat ownership. Comparable to SBYC in targeting NYC residents seeking boating access without boat ownership.
• Riverside Yacht Club: Member-run yacht club on the Greenwhich/CT waterfront with active sailing, racing, and clubhouse amenities. Comparable small private club offering moorings, sailing instruction, and member events in the greater NYC region.
• Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club: Reciprocal partner under the United Inter Yacht Club network, with active cruising and racing programs. Comparable member-run club with similar reciprocal moorage arrangements and active sailing community.
• New York Yacht Club: Historic New York City yacht club (founded 1844) offering full-service member amenities, sailing, racing, and reciprocal cruising arrangements. Most directly comparable to SBYC in terms of member-run NYC waterfront club model and active racing program.
• Great Kills Yacht Club: Reciprocal partner referenced in SBYC's cruising routes to Great Kills Harbor. Comparable Staten Island-based member-run yacht club with active sailing and racing programs.

Regional players

• Larchmont Yacht Club: Established member-run yacht club on Long Island Sound with active junior sailing, racing, and reciprocal cruising. Comparable in breadth of programming and member-run governance model.
• Port Washington Yacht Club: Long Island-based member-run yacht club with active sailing, racing, and clubhouse amenities. Comparable in governance model and member services but serves a different geography than SBYC.
• Sag Harbor Yacht Club: Long-standing member-run yacht club on Long Island's east end, similar in age and member-run governance but serving a seasonal Hamptons demographic. Comparable for club structure, racing programs, and member amenities.

Broad incumbents

• American Yacht Club: Larger, more established member-run yacht club in Rye, NY with extensive racing, junior sailing, and reciprocal network. Comparable in core offerings but operates at greater scale and capital base than SBYC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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