Key West Yacht Club

About

The Key West Yacht Club is a private yacht club serving local boaters and members with marina services, dining, clubhouse facilities, and social programs. Founded in 1938 on Garrison Bight, the club rebuilt its facilities and marked its 75th anniversary in 2013. It identifies as the southernmost private club in the U.S. and is a member of the Yachting Club of America, extending reciprocal privileges to members of affiliated clubs located more than 50 miles away. More details about the club's history can be found here.

Accommodation

The club operates a marina with 68 wet slips in various sizes. It is noted that the marina and its waitlist are currently full. The club website does not describe any member lodging or accommodation options. Further information about the marina can be accessed here.

Facilities

The club offers a range of facilities including a boat ramp, ship's store, dock restroom facilities with showers, and serviced wet slips, many of which are equipped with electric, Wi-Fi, and water. The clubhouse features a full-service dining room and bar, a dockside bar, and the Commodore's Lounge available for meetings and parties, with a capacity for 115 in the main dining room. Wireless internet is available at most locations, along with dock restroom and shower facilities. More details can be found here.

Moorings and Anchorage

The club provides 68 wet slips in a protected bay. However, the website does not list separate moorings or public anchorage details.

Social Activities

The club hosts dining and bar-based social functions and offers private event space in the Commodore's Lounge. It maintains a members' event calendar, much of which requires member login. The club emphasizes its role as a center for member social interaction and camaraderie. More information about social activities can be found here.

Seasonal Operation

The clubhouse hours are outlined on the website, noting that it is closed on Mondays, with lunch service from Tuesday to Friday, evening dinner service on Tuesday to Friday, Saturday lunch, and Sunday evening service. There are no seasonal closures or a seasonal operating schedule indicated on the public site. More details can be found here.