A century-old yacht club in Karachi that offers organized sailing and yachting activities, lessons, racing programs, seasonal cruises, and social events for members and guests.
Karachi Yacht Club is a century-old yacht club founded in 1911 (originally Karachi Sailing Club, based at Manora Island) that runs organised sailing and yachting activities year-round.
It offers sailing lessons and coaching for members and guests, from basic skills through advanced racing techniques, and operates an active racing programme with weekly multi-class club races every Sunday, annual events including the Commodore Series, and organised night races.
The club also stages seasonal cruises (notably winter sails from Kemari to Hawksbay or French Beach) and hosts social events, prize presentations and an event photo gallery.
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About
The club operates as a sailing and yachting yacht club, running regular club races, regattas and organised cruises, and providing sailing lessons and coaching for members and guests. Karachi Yacht Club
Founded in 1911 as Karachi Sailing Club, its premises were originally situated at Manora Island. Karachi Yacht Club
Training and coaching
The club offers sailing lessons and coaching led by experienced coaches, with training from basic skills through advanced racing techniques for members and their guests. sailing lessons and coaching
Racing programme
An active racing programme includes weekly multi-class club races held every Sunday, annual races (including the Commodore Series), and organised night races. racing programme
Cruising
The club organises seasonal cruises, notably winter cruises, such as sails from Kemari to Hawksbay or French Beach. seasonal cruises
Social events
The club runs social events and parties connected to club activity, with prize/award activity tied to races. Events & Parties
It also maintains a photo gallery of club events. photo gallery
Seasonal operation
The club operates year-round with regular weekly racing and special seasonal activities, including winter cruises during calmer winter months. seasonal activities
The club office lists standard daily contact hours. daily contact hours
Facilities & Amenities
- Bar
- Dining
- Meeting rooms
- Private functions
- Yachting
- Sailing training
- Cruising
- Racing
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Facts on this page are drawn from the club’s official website, Wikipedia and Wikidata. Individual sections link to their supporting sources. Last reviewed: 8 June 2026.