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The Balboa Yacht Club kicked off its centennial Saturday night during its annual installation of new officers and end-of-year meeting, with 200 members enjoying dinner and fireworks at what Centennial Committee chair Stacie Brandt said would be the first of many upcoming celebrations.

“We have all-year events,” said Brandt. “There’s a lunch in March, a ball in April and a regatta in August.”

According to Brandt, a group of men from the Newport Harbor Yacht Club who wanted to focus more on small-boat sailing in 1922 founded the Southland Sailing Club, which became the Balboa Yacht Club in 1928.

With its prime location near the entrance to the Newport Harbor on Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar, the club sits directly across the water from the second clubhouse on Little Balboa Island. “They found a beach cottage on the [Balboa] Peninsula, which was their first clubhouse,” said Brandt. “Their second clubhouse, between 1926 and 1941, was on the [southeast] tip of Little Balboa Island until their lease ran out, and they built the current club in 1941.”

Many of the attendees at the event had positive things to say about their club memberships, some of which extend back decades.

Russell Miller, who had worked at Balboa Yacht Club as the food and beverage manager from 2008 until 2014, said he felt lucky to come back as the club’s general manager in 2019.

“It is immensely satisfying to me that I get to celebrate the club’s centennial year with the people who, outside of my family, mean the most to me in my life,” said Miller. “BYC is truly an exceptional club filled with exceptional people.”

Morrie Kirk, who has been boating since he was 3 years old and has been an active member of the club since 1969, is the senior staff commodore and oldest staff commodore. He was commodore in 1977.

“The biggest change is in the city and how much it’s grown,” said Kirk. “The club is very much the same, we’re a boating club, friendly, family-oriented club, same location since 1941.”

Kirk explained that the club was originally all sailing, and today there are more powerboats than sailboats. The current membership of 600 has changed over the years due to attrition, but the club still has 50 members who joined the club more than 50 years ago.

On Saturday, Kirk was selected by the incoming commodore, Paul Blank, to be the “installing officer” to relieve the current board of responsibilities and introduce the new commodore.

“I chose him because he’s a great man, a good friend, has contributed greatly to BYC through several decades and has the most seniority among the staff commodores,” Blank said.

Blank, a Corona del Mar resident and the Newport Harbormaster, has been a member of the club for 37 years. “The location is excellent, friendship built from shared passion on the water activities that I have not found at other clubs,” he said. “The camaraderie, support, improved seamanship, adventures near and far, small and large, all trying to make each other better.”

While boating innovation has changed over the last 100 years, the shared passion for water activities among members remains consistent.

Blank has seen changes in manufactured-boating styles and opportunities for boating innovation, such as speed and vessel foiling, like hydrofoil sailboats flying out of water. “Boating has changed, style, availability and increased variety,” said Blank. “What has remained consistent is the passion for getting out on the water no matter what the vessel is.”

A burnished wood plaque from 1926 that hangs today over the present club’s dining room fireplace reflects that attitude. The first commodore, Isaac B. Potter, originally donated the plaque, which includes a quote from 20th U.S. President James A. Garfield that calls for gutsiness, courage and determination to meet danger or difficulty: “A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.”

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"The Balboa Yacht Club hosts the Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival on the second Saturday of June each year. 

"You won’t want to miss this unique event featuring exceptional wooden boats on land and in the water.

"Open to the Public.

"Tickets are available at the event. 

"The Wooden Boat Festival attracts nearly 4,000 people to enjoy the marine art, People’s Choice awards for best-in-class vessels, delicious food, live music and special activities. 

"A Complimentary Shuttle runs all day for free off-site parking. 

"Enjoy a day filled with fun on the waterfront in appreciation of the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of privately owned boats of all sizes, power and sail.

"Saturday, June 10, 2023

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“ Our Yacht Club recently had an event there on Prime Rib night , the food was fantastic, and all of the staff were so welcoming and friendly. ” in 2 reviews

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I was invited by a member to come here for my birthday lunch. I was so pleased there was plenty of parking and it was a warm and welcoming lobby filled with pictures and memorabilia. It was a sunny day and and the view of the sailboats and boats docked made for a lovely atmosphere. We had a delicious Salmon salad and some wonderfull rolls with butter. The plate was decorated with grapefruit, mandarin oranges and tomatoes. It was a very special lunch with good service. It was perfect all around

I came here for a Holiday Party b'ness event on a Sat night. BCYC is located at the end of Bayside (off PCH) in Newport Beach. We started w/ crab stuffed mushroom caps, Italian meat & cheese on skewers and mini beef wellingtons. In addition, there was crudite. All of the items were very good, and a good way to whet your palate during cocktail hour: 4 Stars. Unfortunately, dinner was not so great. First of all, the salad was garden variety: 3 Stars. Secondly, the entrees were under seasoned and lukewarm. I had the seabass and it needed S & P. Others had the filet, and they had similar comments: 2 Stars. Lastly, the tiramisu rescued the rest of the meal. The cocoa flavor was subtle, and the portion was large: 4 Stars. Regarding the ambiance, its very nice is the dining room. There is room for a band, and the view of the bay is beautiful: 5 Stars. Likewise, the staff is super nice and attentive. An associate and I brought our own wine, and they opened the bottles without a corkage fee: 5 Stars. BCYC is a great location for a business event. The view is beautiful, and the service is excellent. However, like most venues, expect to receive a "rubber chicken" kind of dinner.

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Our Yacht Club recently had an event there on Prime Rib night, the food was fantastic, and all of the staff were so welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend BCYC if you have reciprocity. The view from the dining room was amazing and we saw all kinds of different boats going by as we ate dinner and watched the sunset.

This review is for Bruce and the event staff. We hosted our client appreciation event with 60 guests for a plated dinner and everything was fabulous. They worked with me on the menu, the room layout and the timing. The food was amazing (we had sea bass, steak filet and a vegan option), the service was sharp and on point and all my clients were absolutely thrilled. We will absolutely be using this venue again.

first time at this place and i was impressed. was invited by friends and staff was super friendly. parking is a challenge so plan accordingly.

I love being a member here! Our kid is a racer in their program (has been since he was 6; now he's 11). The club goes by "The friendliest club in the bay." My mom is on the Los Commodores crew, where they dedicate time and effort fundraising for Camp Pendleton families (they got the Hope award from the White House a few years ago for raising over 100k). They help bring home the marines from afar, to spend the holidays with the families. I go there every Wednesday for lunch (I love their burger and fries!). My wife is also really involved in doing activities there. It's well worth the membership fees!

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This yacht club is located in Newport Beach. It boasts that this year all the officers of the club are women! No surprise since this club is very supportive of women sailors. It hosted the nationally attended annual Women's Sailing Convention yesterday, which is always a LOT of fun and very well done by Gail Hines for the past 30 years! There are courses on every topic pertaining to sailing and sailors life, and afternoon on-the-water workshops for every level of sailor or sailor enthusiast. It is ALL ages. This year's guest speaker was a young woman who sailed on the Sail Like a Girl sailboat that won the sailing race to Alaska! She shared her slides, video clips and experience. They beat the other boats and donated three quarters of their winnings to Breast Cancer Research. The staff, and the food at the yacht club are great. They also have a wonderful inside bar, and various seating areas outside, and great dining room and cuisine. Stop by and check it out.

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Thursday night was Prime Rib night. Outstanding. With popovers and au hi creamed spinach how could you go wrong. Two tables of salads one interesting salad was blackened chicken with pasta and peaches. Desert table also great every thing from sundaes to chocolate cake. Probably 20 different items. I must go back.

We had a banquet at this yacht club last evening. We were served dinner and dessert. For the dinner they served hotdogs and hamburgers. For the desert we had a cookie. What a complete disappointment and utter embarrassment. I would never go to this club again nor would I schedule a party at this establishment. They should be embarrassed. Stay away. Save your money. There are several other places that are far better value.

Amazing experience. Everyone from the Manager, Scott, to the servers, hosts, and chefs have positive, helpful attitudes. They will go out of their way to make your experience enjoyable. The food is well prepared and well presented. Can't say enough good things. Thanks for the best experience eating with friends in a wonderful atmosphere.

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Amber R. said "I called and was able to book a boat, I ended up not needing it and they were very accommodating, they allow for either a refund minus 5% credit card fee or a reschedule. Appreciate the great service" read more

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