A private yacht club offering dining, a marina, social events, and yachting activities for members and guests.
Founded in 1947 and incorporated in 1956, this private member yacht club in Naples centers on yachting and social programming for boaters and non-boaters.
The facility—its clubhouse and docks rebuilt in 1960 and renovated after Hurricane Irma in 2019—offers on-site fine and casual dining, a bar, outdoor terraces overlooking Naples Bay, a pool, and a private marina that accepts transient reservations and reciprocal slips through the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs.
Club life emphasizes organized cruises and a year‑round social calendar (themed dinners, speaker series, bridge lessons, luncheons and galas); there is no listed formal sailing school.
A Club Casual dress code applies with seasonal guidelines.
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About
The club is a private member yacht club focused on yachting and sailing, offering on-site dining and an active social and events program for both boaters and non-boaters. It was founded in 1947 as Naples’ first private club and incorporated in 1956. The clubhouse and docks were built in 1960, and a multi-million dollar renovation and restoration was completed in 2019 following Hurricane Irma. More information about the club's history can be found here.
Moorings and Anchorage
The club operates a private marina that accepts transient slip reservations through the Dockmaster. Transient and visiting boats are accommodated, with reciprocal slip privileges available for members of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs. Details regarding the marina can be accessed here.
Clubhouse Features
The clubhouse is newly renovated and multi-level, featuring fine and casual dining options, a bar, outdoor terraces overlooking Naples Bay, and expanded outdoor dining areas. The facility also includes a pool and an upgraded dock and floating dock system.
Training and Activities
The club does not list dedicated sailing schools or formal safety training programs. However, it offers activities such as bridge lessons and a speaker series. More information about the club's activities can be found here.
Cruising
The club's programs include organized luncheon and overnight cruises, with cruising listed among its member yachting activities. Further details can be found here.
Social Activities
The club maintains an active social calendar year-round, featuring themed dinners, holiday events, a speaker series, bridge lessons, ladies’ luncheons, fashion shows, a book club, and charity or club galas as part of its member programming. More information can be accessed here.
Dress Code
The club enforces a Club Casual standard with seasonal guidelines. Daytime attire is casual before 5:00 p.m., while evening attire requires tucked-in collared shirts and slacks for men, and equivalent formality for women after 5:00 p.m. Detailed seasonal dress rules and unacceptable attire are published in the House Rules, which can be viewed here.
Seasonal Operation
The club operates year-round, with no stated seasonal closure. It has seasonal dress and uniform periods, distinguishing between summer and the high-season dress code from November to April.
Facilities & Amenities
- Bar
- Dining
- Meeting rooms
- Private functions
- Yachting
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