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The mission of the San Diego Yacht Club is to encourage and foster interest in all aspects of yachting

Tucked away in beautiful Point Loma, the San Diego Yacht Club is consistently ranked among the top 5 yacht clubs in the Nation and is recognized by the  Club Leadership Forum  as one of the finest facilities of its kind in the world.

Throughout its existence, the San Diego Yacht Club has evolved from a small gathering of boating enthusiasts joining together in 1886 to a world-renowned yachting community recognized for its success in bay sailing, ocean racing, predicted log racing, cruising, angling, and its support of youth programs at all levels. Competitions have ranged from Major National and World Championships to the Lipton Cup, from Junior Regattas to the Olympics, and from Classic yachts to the America’s Cup. Training and racing programs are available for adults as well as juniors.

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Here is the short list of the marinas I know in the area that will work hard to support cruisers when they can.

Shelter Island Marina  — Dockmaster Joe: 619-223-0301

Marina can usually offer up to 35-ft slips – currently 100% FULL but OK to call later in Oct. to check.

Humphrey’s Half Moon Marina — Dockmaster Brad: 619-224-3401

Marina is now full, and may be full in late October as already several cruisers occupy guest slips. Still, more slips often become available, expect most available only up to 35-ft. But call to check availability up to 80-ft.

Koehler Kraft  — Dockmaster Liz: 619-222-9051

Currently 100% full as several cruisers have already reserved the empty slips. But, if desperate, Koehler can fit a couple more boats on their 90- to 100-ft work dock over the weekend just before the Ha-Ha starts. Call to reserve from Friday, November 1 after 4 p.m. to Monday, November 4 at 7:30 a.m.

Point Loma Marina  — Dockmaster Jill: 619-718-6260

Comment—Marina can offer 45- to 70-ft slips. Currently 100% full, but OK to call in late October to check.

Shelter Cove Marina — Dockmaster Bill: 619-224-2471

Marina can offer 28-, 32- and 36-ft slips; currently 100% full, but expect some availability later.

Sun Harbor Marina — Dockmaster Sean: 619-222-1167

Marina can offer 32- to 40-ft slips, but sometimes longer; currently 100% full — many cruisers there already — but OK to call later in October to check.

Sunroad Marina — Dockmaster Josh: 619-764-9169

Marina can offer 35- and 40-ft slips; currently 100% full, but OK to call later in October to check, or fill out and submit an application onlne at www.sdmarina.com .

Cabrillo Isle Marina — Dockmaster Thomas: 619-619-297-6222

Slips become available often; expect most of these to be only up to 35-ft, but call to check on available temporary slips up to 100-ft.

Harbor Island West  — Dockmaster Eric: 619-291-6440

Marina is now full and should be full in late October as several cruisers occupy guest slips already. Still, slips become available often — expect most of these to be only up to 35-ft, but call to check on available temporary slips up to 100-ft.

Marina Cortez  — Dockmaster Emily: 619-291-5985

Pretty much the same stories as everywhere else. Call in late October.

Not sure if it goes under another name but the Police Dock is another option. Showers, reasonable rate, book online, not secured, has an odd group of characters and their boats there but no issues of any kind while there waiting to join the HaHa. It actually is an excellent spot to enter into the group of vessels when leaving and be one of the beginning ones.

Will we have a Ha Ha Anchorage down in Coronado again this year? That is a great spot.

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Whether you choose to relax on your boat, at the pool or on the beach, Kona Kai Marina is San Diego’s most desired boater’s getaway. Take a quick trip or stay for a while, we look forward to making your time with us a time to remember. Kona Kai Marina is located at the tip of San Diego’s Shelter Island, the closest marina to open ocean. Kona Kai Marina has 520 boat slips ranging in length from 30 feet to 250 feet, and offers guests convenient docking, resort amenities and excellent service.

Kona Kai Marina offers an abundance of features to make your stay convenient, easy and memorable. We hope you enjoy all we have to offer!

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• Closest San Diego Marina to open ocean
• Located at the Kona Kai San Diego Resort, a renowned 4-Diamond property
• Only 10 minutes to Downtown and 7 minutes to San Diego Airport
• Walking distance to a variety of shops, restaurants and repair facilities
• Stunning views of Point Loma and Downtown San Diego
• Gated parking
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• On-site storage lockers available
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• Public launch ramp within 1/4 mile
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PERMITS FOR DESIGNATED ANCHORAGES AND TRANSIENT VESSEL SLIPS

Anchoring in San Diego Bay is by permit only in designated anchorages for 72-hour periods and must be obtained at least one day in advance – no exceptions. Most permits are issued without fee online by the San Diego Unified Port  District or from the Harbor Police Mooring Office during regular business hours from 0800 –1600 hours Monday-Friday.  (Closed weekends and holidays, and every other Friday.)  

Owners/operators of all vessels with permits are responsible for all applicable state laws and local ordinances, in addition  to any environmental concerns. All boats must have holding tanks or port-a-potties. 

For Online Anchorage Reservations: http://reservations.portofsandiego.org/boating/ or call (619) 686-6227

These designated anchorages are marked on SD Bay Services map on back of this guide with the following descriptions: 

A1 – (LA PLAYA COVE) – La Playa Cove is a 72-hour over weekend-only anchorage located between San Diego and  Southwestern Yacht Clubs in the Shelter Island Yacht Basin and is marked by yellow buoys. The hours of anchoring are from  0900 hours on Friday through 0900 hours on Monday. In case of a weekend holiday, anchoring is permitted for 96 hours.  If the holiday falls on a Friday, anchoring is permitted from 0900 hours on Thursday through 0900 hours on Monday. If the  holiday falls on a Monday, anchoring is permitted from 0900 hours on Friday through 0900 hours on Tuesday. A maximum of  twenty-five (25) boats are allowed in the cove. (Up to 40 vessels can be accommodated with raft-ups of up to 10 boats.) All  boats must have a holding tank. 

A5 – (GLORIETTA BAY) – The A5 anchorage is situated in Glorietta Bay, south of the Coronado Golf Course, and is marked  by yellow buoys. Anchorage is open 7 days a week, with anchoring up to 72-hours only . The hours for anchoring begin and  end at 0900 hours. There is a minimum of one calendar day between issuance of A5 permits and no more than three 72-hour  anchoring permits may be issued to any person or boat in any 30-day period. This area accommodates fifteen (15) vessels,  and up to twenty (20) vessels within raft-ups. All boats must have a holding tank. 

Please note that the A8 – SOUTH BAY ANCHORAGE is no longer in operation! 

Anchoring permits for A1 and A5 may be obtained online or by at (619) 686-6227. Requests for anchoring permits may be  submitted up to 30 days in advance, but no less than one day in advance. No more than three 72-hour anchoring permits may  be issued to any person or boat in any 30-day period. The three permits may be issued at A1 or A5, or both cumulatively. 

A9 – (CRUISER ANCHORAGE) – The A9 anchorage is situated in an area adjacent to the United States Coast Guard Air  Station at the east tip of Harbor Island and is marked by yellow buoys. This anchorage is available to non-residents of San  Diego County only whose boats are not registered in San Diego County either. Permits for this anchorage must be obtained  in person at 1401 Shelter Island Drive and proof of non-residency must be provided . Permit here also requires boat  inspection by the Harbor Police Bay Control Officer. You may dock at the Harbor Police/Customs Check-in Dock and notify  the HPD Dispatch at 619-686-6272 that you are on the dock and requesting an A-9 vessel inspection and permit. A copy of the  permit must be kept aboard vessel as proof of issuance. 

All vessels obtaining a permit for this anchorage are restricted to a 90-day period within any 365-day period. All vessels obtaining a permit must renew their permit every 30 days without exception. The Cruisers Anchorage is marked by three large yellow can buoys that warn of the restricted water space toward the Coast Guard Air Station to the east. A red channel buoy showing the entrance to the Harbor Island lagoon marks the West End. This anchorage is available for up to twenty (20) vessels. All boats must have a holding tank.

Note: In the event the Harbor Police or Harbormaster staff determines that any anchorage is congested, and an additional vessel would inhibit access by police/fire boats or in some manner would be detrimental to safe boating, a permit will not be issued. TRANSIENT DOCK – 26 slips for vessels up to 65-feet LOA are available at Harbor Police Guest Dock located at the Harbor Police Sub-Station (1401 Shelter Island Drive) for a maximum rental of 15 days in any 40-day period per vessel/person. Reservations and slip permits are available online via the Port’s Website and can be made up to 14 days in advance.

Payment is required when making reservation. All major credit/debit cards accepted. Check-in time is 1300 hours and check-out time is 1100 hours.

Services available at each slip include potable water and 30-amp shore power connections, plus guests have access to restrooms and showers. Vessels are charged $1.27 per linear foot length per day based on USCG or DMV boat registration. Use of these slips requires current boat registration/documentation with owner and/or operator identification. Make online reservations for slip assignment on first come first serve basis – use the SD Port reservations website or tie up at the Police/Customs dock at the facility and contact the Harbor Police Mooring Office during regular business hours at the phone kiosk provided there dockside. For slips: http://reservations.portofsandiego.org/boating/ Also see Page 6 of this Guide for our list of marinas to contact for price and availability.

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SGYC has cement docks offering 145 slips ranging from 30 to 60 feet with one guest dock.

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In 2009 Silver Gate Yacht Club completed the installation of cement docks offering 145 slips ranging from 30 to 60 feet with one guest dock and a pump-out station.

The gangway accessing the docks is over 80 feet long, which provides easy wheelchair access.

With the sturdy cement docks and emergency dock ladders, SGYC provides a safe and friendly environment for our Members and for our charity events such as the WheelChair Regatta

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SWYC leases 11.7 acres of water and 3.7 acres of land from the San Diego Unified Port District.  It enjoys a prime location near the entrance of Shelter Island Yacht Basin and the San Diego Bay.  Members are proud of their well-maintained amenities, including:   

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• 3 BBQ/Picnic Areas
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• 385 Wet Slips, Ranging in Size from 24 Feet to 70 Feet
• 46 Dry Slips, Ranging in Size from 20 Feet to 30 Feet
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• 150 Dinghy Storage Rack Spaces
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• Ample Parking with Complimentary Dock Carts
• 200 Feet of Guest Dock with 30 Amp Power & Water
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Take Rosecrans Street West to Owen Street Turn left on Owen Street, drive 1 block to San Antonio Avenue Turn left on San Antonio Avenue, drive 2 blocks Turn right onto Qualtrough Street and follow to SWYC entryway at end of street

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Top 5 Yacht Clubs In San Diego, CA

Here is our list of the best yacht clubs in San Diego for yacht enthusiasts.

If you’re looking for a place to enjoy the San Diego waterfront, there’s no shortage of great yacht clubs to choose from. But with so many options, it can be tough to know which one is right for you. To help narrow things down, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 yacht clubs in San Diego, based on location, amenities, and overall atmosphere.

From the bustling San Diego Yacht Club to Silver Gate Yacht Club, there’s something for everyone. So whether you’re a sailing enthusiast or just looking for a place to relax and take in the stunning views, read on for our picks of the best yacht clubs in town.

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#1: San Diego Yacht Club

The San Diego Yacht Club was started in 1886 and is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the United States. Since 1886, SDYC has been the home of world-class sailing, and it’s easy to see why. With its prime location on Shelter Island, SDYC offers stunning views of San Diego Bay, as well as easy access to the open ocean.

In addition to its sailing facilities, SDYC also has a full-service clubhouse, complete with a restaurant, bar, and event space. The club also offers its members, spouses, and children a variety of social and recreational activities, making it the perfect place to enjoy all that San Diego has to offer.

Some of the key facilities include Full Service Sailing Center, Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Gym, Restaurant and Bar, Wet Slips, etc.

The club operates all year round and offers a range of membership types to suit everyone. There are programs for juniors, families, and those looking to race or cruise. If you’re looking for a world-class sailing experience in the heart of San Diego, the San Diego Yacht Club is hard to beat.

#2: Southwestern Yacht Club

The Southwestern Yacht Club is located in San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood and has been a fixture of the community since 1925. The club is situated on beautiful San Diego Bay, offering stunning views of the city skyline. The Southwestern Yacht Club is famous for its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect place to unwind after a long day.

The club has a full-service clubhouse, complete with a restaurant, bar, and event space. There are also tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a gym on-site. In addition, the club operates a wet slip marina, making it easy to get out on the water.

The Southwestern Yacht Club offers a variety of membership types, including social, racing, and cruising memberships. The club is open year-round and hosts a variety of events, making it the perfect place to meet friends and neighbors.

Currently, there are over 800 members, making the Southwestern Yacht Club one of the largest and most friendly yacht clubs in San Diego.

#3: Silver Gate Yacht Club

The Silver Gate Yacht Club was founded in 1952. It is located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego and is situated on the beautiful San Diego Bay. The club has a rich history and a proud tradition of sailing.

The club was recently renovated and now has a modern clubhouse complete with a restaurant, bar, and event space. The Silver Gate Yacht Club also has a marina with wet and dry slips. This allows members to conveniently access the open ocean.

The club’s fleets include cruising fleets, fishing fleets, and racing fleets. The Silver Gate Yacht Club is home to a variety of events throughout the year, including the world-famous San Diego Yacht Club Race Week.

This is one of the largest and most prestigious yacht races in the world. If you are a lover of music and dance, the Silver Gate Yacht Club has got you covered. As a member, you get the chance to access the 2013 New clubhouse facilities, dining facilities, Heated pool and spa, Library, and work-out room. All these facilities are state of the art and will make your stay enjoyable.

#4: Point Loma Yacht Club

Point Loma Yacht Club is among the top yacht clubs in San Diego. It is situated in the Point Loma neighborhood and has a rich history dating back to the 90s. The club is properly equipped with all the amenities you would need for a great sailing experience.

The Point Loma Yacht Club has a clubhouse that overlooks the beautiful San Diego Bay. There are races and cruises all year long, making this the perfect place to spend your free time. Some of the races include the Bob Kearns Memorial Race, the Charity Bay Race, and Jimmy Rogers Memorial Race.

The Point Loma Yacht Club also has a wet slip marina. This is convenient for members who want to keep their boats at the club. Some of the benefits of being a member of the Point Loma Yacht Club include access to the clubhouse and its facilities, discounts on boat slips, and discount on fuel.

The club also has a variety of social events throughout the year. Its clubhouse is also available for weddings and other special occasions. If you are looking for a top-notch yacht club in San Diego, look no further than the Point Loma Yacht Club.

#5: Mission Bay Yacht Club

Mission Bay Yacht Club is located in the heart of Mission Bay and is just minutes from the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and downtown. The club has a rich history starting from 1927 and has been a cornerstone of the community ever since.

The club is famous for its hospitable members and beautiful location. MBYC has an online apparel store, several social events throughout the year, an award-winning website, and a clubhouse that is open to members and their guests.

MBYC offers a variety of membership types to suit every need, including flag members, out-of-town members, social members, military members, and more. The club has a renowned tradition of the Corinthian sailboat racing. This is an annual regatta that has been taking place at the MBYC for over 60 years. The staff is incredibly friendly, and theree are a number of other reasons this club lands on our list of the best yacht clubs in San Diego.

Some of its famous champions include Doug Hart, David Tillson, and many others. The Mission Bay Yacht Club is the perfect place for anyone who loves sailing or wants to learn more about the sport.

These are the top 5 yacht clubs in San Diego. Each club has its own unique history and tradition. As a member of any of these clubs, you will have access to some of the best sailing experiences in the world. So, what are you waiting for? Give them a call today if you’re looking to join, or book our catamaran yacht today to get a feel for yachting today!

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