South Carolina Yacht Club

About

The club is a private yachting, social, and tennis club located on Hilton Head Island, providing marina access and various boating programs, including racing, cruising, and youth sailing. It also offers tennis and sports center facilities, as well as dining and event/catering services. Members have reciprocal privileges with over 700 clubs, including Haig Point. More information can be found on their website.

The club was founded as part of the Windmill Harbour development, with its name and clubhouse created by developer James N. "JR" Richardson, Jr. to serve the residents and visitors of Hilton Head Island. For further details, visit the history page.

Boatyard Facilities

The club is located within the locked Windmill Harbour Marina, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is associated with a 250-slip marina and lock system, and features an on-site Sailing Office. The club maintains a Harbor 20 one-design fleet and has reserve club boats available to members. More about the facilities can be found on the neighborhood page.

Moorings and Anchorage

The club is situated inside Windmill Harbour Marina with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Calibogue Sound. The site provides GPS and channel-marker directions and references the 250-slip marina and lock system. However, it does not list separate mooring fields or public anchorage details. More information is available on the about page.

Clubhouse Features

The clubhouse spans 13,000 square feet and includes multiple dining rooms, such as the Catesby Room and Bluefish Dining Room, as well as a Board Room, Chart Room, and Wine Cellar. It features a covered deck overlooking the marina and offers full catering services and event spaces for meetings and weddings. Other amenities include a seasonal pool bar, Pro Shop, and Sports Center with seven Har-Tru tennis courts, a lap pool, and a fitness center. More details can be found on the clubhouse page.

Training Programs

The club offers private and group on-water sailing lessons and instruction through its yachting team. It features a comprehensive Youth Sailing program, which includes High School Sailing and Junior Summer Competitive programs, with published session fees and schedules. More information can be found on the yachting page.

Racing Activities

The club has an active racing program featuring a Harbor 20 one-design fleet, with 13 boats participating in year-round Wednesday racing and over 200 races annually. It also hosts PHRF series and club regattas, with Notice of Race and registration information available on their racing page.

Cruising Activities

The club has an active Cruise Fleet that organizes monthly cruises for members to nearby ports, including Beaufort, Charleston, and St. Simons Island. The Cruise Fleet meets monthly to plan member cruises throughout the year. More details can be found on the cruising page.

Social Activities

The club maintains a year-round calendar of social events, including regular dining options such as lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. It also hosts special events like Supper Club and Happy Hour, as well as activities for a wine society, tennis programming, and kids' programs. The club is involved in local charitable initiatives, including the Bob Pancoast Sailing Scholarship Fund. More information is available on their social page.

Seasonal Operations

The club operates year-round, with racing and most programs running continuously. Some amenities, such as the pool bar, are seasonal. For more details, visit the seasonal operations page.