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Carolina Yacht Club

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50 E Bay St

Charleston, SC 29401

South of Broad

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Yes this is a beautiful Charleston gathering place right at the start of the High Battery. Members and guests only to this place where I first began coming around 1987, as a guest only. The food has always been magnificent. Today was no exception, starting with she crab soup in a large cup and a side of sherry. Thickly made with lots of crab blended it. My decision for the main lunch time meal was for CYC Club, with thick well cooked Applewood bacon, smoked turkey in thin slices, lettuce and tomato on wheat bread with an excellent sauce with the consistency of mayonnaise but so much better and a lot more flavorful. The copious amounts of thinner, exactly fried french fries was excellent but could not be finished, as the sandwich filled me up! Find a member and come eat here!

Outdated, sexist rules. Women cannot be members unless they are the widow of a former male member. Club is crusty and dead 90% of the time because of it's outdated rules. There are nights that the club house doesn't allow women in AT ALL They should add an exercise room, allow female members, get a cute coffee shop/wine bar/brunch restaurant and a gym/yoga/exercise room. It would breathe new life into this dying, crusty outdated club.

Outdated, sexist rules. Women cannot be members unless they are the widow of a former male member. Club is crusty and dead 90% of the time because of it's outdated rules. There are nights that the club house doesn't allow women in AT ALL. They should add an exercise room, allow female members, get a cute coffee shop/wine bar/brunch restaurant and a gym/yoga/exercise room. It would breathe new life into this dying, crusty outdated club.

Staff is very nice, but menu and club need an overhaul. Other than Covid, the club is overpriced and still maintains super outdated sexist practices of not letting women be members unless their a widow of a former member. They need to get with the times, get a cute brunch/wine cafe, yoga studio and let women join. Have cheaper joining fees for members under age 30. All these things would breathe new life into this dying crusty club.

Carolina Open, what a great weekend of sailing on Charleston Harbor. This club puts on a great event, with around 120 boats on 3 courses, including Juniors. I find their race management to be top notch, and the club staff and dock crew are helpful. As challenging as Charleston Harbor is to sail in, this club makes it fun.

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Carolina Yacht Club 50 East Bay Street Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 722-0209

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CAROLINA YACHT CLUB  BECOMES NSHOF FOUNDING MEMBER

From The Commodore:

"Since 1883, the storied history of The Carolina Yacht Club has included many moments of support, both great and small, to the advancement of yachting. We are privileged to continue this tradition as one of the Founders of The National Sailing Hall of Fame."

Barre McLeod Butler Commodore

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Carolina Yacht Club Invitational Regatta 2023

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• Junior Associate Sailing Membership

All junior sailors aged 7 to 21 who are not children of current members must be Junior Associate Sailing Members . These $50 memberships allow sailors to participate in sailing events at CYC from the start of their membership through the end of the calendar year. This membership is required to attend any CYC sailing sessions.

Summer Sailing Programs

Summer sailing programs at CYC offer something for everyone! Ages 5 to 21 are welcome to join us in learning to sail, having fun in the water, conducting STEM experiments related to sailing, and so much more! 

CYC junior sailing and summer camps are designed to promote:

• A lifelong love for sailing and being on the water
• All types of sailing: racing & non-racing
• Water safety 
• Respect for the natural environment involved in sailing
• A skill development path for every participant 
• Experiences that build confidence and friendships

One Week Classes: 

• Sea Squirts: Sea Squirts is designed for our youngest sailors, ages 5 & 6, to ignite their passion for CYC, water safety, and gain more confidence in boats.
• Sound Sharks: Sound Sharks is designed for 7 & 8 year old sailors. This course involves more on the water time developing sailing skills as well as fun on and off the water.
• Cruise Control: Our ‘cruising’ sailors ages 9-13 that are interested in having fun and adventuring on the water. Whether the sailors are cruising a sunfish, 420, or opti cube, they will have a great time! This is a great class for sailors who have prior or no prior experience.
• Race Teams Coach Clinic: We bring in a High Level Coach who specializes in coaching this class of boat of 420's and or Opti. The guest coach will be providing feedback to the participant sailors, sharing their passion, and sharing social networking skills.  

Two Weeks Classes:

• Beginner Opti: This is a full day, two-week course designed for sailors new to sailing who are looking to start their path in racing. This program is designed for ages 9-12.
• Opti Green: This is a full day, two-week course designed for experienced sailors ages 10-13 who would like to race or are interested in Opti Race Team.
• Middle School / High School 420: This is a full-day, two-week course designed for our middle and high school sailors who have minimum sailing experience or are interested in joining a high school sailing team this fall.

Summer Race Teams: Requires full summer commitment (June-August) or half summer (June-July or July-August). R full summer commitment (June-August) or half summer (June=-July or July-August)

• Opti Green: This is designed for experienced sailors ages 10-13 who want to race or are interested in the Opti Race Team.
• Opti, Laser, 420 Race Team: Teams are for sailors who want to compete and grow skills around their boat of choice. Race team sailors are comfortable with intermediate sailing skills and ready to advance in a more competitive environment. Our race team practices throughout the summer and attends regional regattas. 

Wanting to enroll or need more details regarding the Summer Race Team? Reach out to Waterfront Director Jack at [email protected].

Sailing Camp + Race Team Checklist

Bring the following to camp and practice every day:

• Life jacket
• Refillable water bottle
• Close toed shoes
• Breathable, sun protective clothing that can get wet
• Hat and Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (Please apply before arrival. We will re-apply throughout the day.)
• Dry change of clothes
• Healthy Snack
• Lunch (for all day classes)

The following are not permitted:

• Sandals and flip flops
• Ill fitting swimwear (Shorts are recommended over bikini bottoms.)
• Muscle shirts

Families need to complete our codes of conduct and health waivers to participate in junior sailing programs.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy

• A full refund will be given to any sailor canceling a program when there is a sailor that takes their place from a waiting list.
• A partial refund (50%) of program price will be refunded if the sailor cancels within 30-14 days prior to the program start date.
• A partial refund of 25% of program price will be refunded if the sailor cancels 14-7 days prior to the program start date.
• No refund will be given if a sailor cancels 7 days or less from the start date of program price.
• No refund will be given if a sailor is a no show for a program.
• No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.
• Full credit will be provided for future use of a program if your sailor is sick on the start date of your registered program. Staff will work with you to fit into a different session or another program.
• Please contact our Waterfront Director if you have a special circumstance that will not allow your sailor to attend camp.