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“How our shoulders relax as we get away from the traffic of the metro area, coming to complete repose as we turn into the club and see the water.”

One of the most beautiful locations available to maintain a slip and cruise the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River!

CYC is an active member of  Potomac River Yacht Clubs Association  and  Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association .

CYC has a full range of covered and open slips available for active members and transient vessels. Covered slips can accommodate boats up to 50 feet. Open slips can handle boats 70 feet or greater.

To reserve a transient slip online click here:

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Lower St. Mary’s County is famous for its excellent fishing & crabbing .

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CYC has full facilities to enhance the comfort and experience of our members and guests.

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CYC is located near the mouth of the Potomac River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay

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Welcome to the Capital Yacht Club

The Capital Yacht Club (CYC) is located at the heart of The Wharf . Established in 1892, we have a rich tradition of boating on the Washington Channel. Our clubhouse overlooks the club docks providing monumental views, a relaxed atmosphere, and DC hospitality. Come join us as a member or visiting boater and get to know this unique community on DC’s vibrant Southwest Waterfront.

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2024 J/24 Worlds - Seattle WA

September 28th - October 5th 2024 

The Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle and the Port of Seattle welcome you to Washington state and the beautiful Puget Sound for the 2024 J/24 World Championship presented by Beecher's Handmade Cheese!

The event’s debut in the Pacific Northwest will pair world class racing with one of the most unique and popular sailing venues in North America. In addition to racing, the event will include a number of Northwest themed social functions including a unique Opening Ceremony, can't miss post-race refreshments and daily awards and a Closing Ceremony. 

The Seattle Worlds will attract competitors from Europe, South America, North America, Australia, and Asia in addition to the United States and Canada.

The week of racing will see between 50–70 boats racing against each other on challenging courses set by renowned International Race Officer, Mark Foster. The regatta will see close-quarters, competitive racing with regional, national and international level sailors, along with many professional sailmakers fighting it out for the elusive title of 2024 J/24 World Champion.

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?

We'd love to talk! Please contact us at [email protected] to learn more about unique sponsorship opportunities during this event. 

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Help us encourage sailing, racing, and boating in general in the west sound and beyond. Become a member today!

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  1. Welcome

    The Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) is a full-service club offering members and visiting yachtsmen a broad range of sailing and racing events. For more than 125 years, the CYC has made yachting, racing and cruising history. The CYC also offers members tennis, swimming, dining and social activities in a vibrant and interactive community. ...

  2. James Creek Marina

    The marina was first constructed in 1913 as the Corinthian Yacht Club. It was transferred to the National Park Service under the name Ft. McNair Yacht Basin in 1964. ... James Creek was the name of the body of water that ran in this area when Pierre L'Enfant designed the city of Washington in 1791. In 1990 the marina was completely renovated ...

  3. Corinthian Yacht Club of the Chesapeake

    Originally founded in 1903 in the Georgetown section of Washington, DC, the Corinthian Yacht Club of the Chesapeake has grown , evolved, and is now located in Ridge, MD, on Jutland Creek, a few miles south of St. Mary's City. The club is a member of the Potomac River Yacht Clubs Association and Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association and ...

  4. Boats at Corinthian Yacht Club dock

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  5. Prospective Member Information

    The Corinthian Yacht Club was founded in 1903, in Washington, DC, by nineteen "boys" who were interested in "sailing, rowing, canoeing, or any pastime that would cause them to spend a few hours on the water." Over the past 119 years, CYC thrived and re-located from Washington, DC to Ridge, Maryland on Jutland Creek.

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  7. Corinthian Yacht Club of the Chesapeake

    Explore The Club One of the most beautiful locations available to maintain a slip and cruise the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River! CYC is an active member of Potomac River Yacht Clubs Association and Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association .

  8. Capital Yacht Club (CYC)

    The Capital Yacht Club (CYC) is located at the heart of The Wharf. Established in 1892, we have a rich tradition of boating on the Washington Channel. Our clubhouse overlooks the club docks providing monumental views, a relaxed atmosphere, and DC hospitality. ... 800 Wharf Street SW Washington, DC 20024 [email protected] Phone: (202) 488-8110 ...

  9. History

    A Brief History Of The Corinthian Yacht Club. The CYC was officially organized on July 7, 1885, a little over 100 years after the Declaration of Independence was issued. The Club's Certificate of Incorporation was filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on January 17, 1888. At the time, the Club had yachtsmen and ...

  10. Sustainability

    In 2018 the Corinthian Yacht Club became a partner in the UN's Clean Seas Campaign, and in 2020 we became a partner in Sailors for the Sea Green Boater and Clean Regattas programs. The Club takes responsibility for creating awareness among our members and encouraging them and the wider community to help turn the tide on single-use plastics.

  11. Home [www.j24worldsseattle.org]

    The Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle and the Port of Seattle welcome you to Washington state and the beautiful Puget Sound for the 2024 J/24 World Championship presented by Beecher's Handmade Cheese! The event's debut in the Pacific Northwest will pair world class racing with one of the most unique and popular sailing venues in North America ...

  12. Visitor Information

    visitor information. Corinthian guest docks, dining room, and bar are available to reciprocal clubs, and to participants in regattas. Advance reservations are generally needed; check with the club (call (415) 435-4771 or email) in advance to determine space availability. Due to space limitations, parking at the club is reserved for members only.

  13. Our Club

    Our Club. The Corinthian Yacht Club sponsors an active race schedule, a monthly cruise schedule, and an extensive list of social events. It also offers both fine and casual dining for members and guests. From the MidWinter Regatta season opener in January and February to the April-to-September Friday Night Races, and the YRA Season Closer ...

  14. Special Events

    Throughout the year, CYC holds numerous special events on the water and in the Clubhouse. Many are open to the public such as the MidWinter Regatta, Wooden Boat Show and Women's Sailing Seminar. On the water events include the Friday Night "beer can" races during the season, and a schedule of club regattas throughout the summer and early fall.

  15. Membership

    The Corinthian Yacht Club of San Francisco welcomes all. The categories of membership are Regular (and Regular Spousal for couples, although only one membership vote is allowed per household); Race; Crew; Junior; and Associate. There are also categories for Non-Resident, Honorary, and Life Members. Junior members are under the age of 21.

  16. CYC Seattle

    Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle is a sailing club located in Seattle, Washington. The Club hosts Racing, Cruising, Social and Educational programs throughout the year. ... Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle 7755 Seaview Ave NW Seattle WA 98117 (206) 789-1919 . [email protected]. CYC Gold Partner. Thank you to CYC Platinum Partner.

  17. West Sound Corinthian Yacht Club

    The West Sound Corinthian Yacht Club is a nonprofit corporation organized and registered with the state of Washington in December 1981. The objective of the Club is to encourage informal sailing, cruising, and racing for club members and to promote camaraderie among those who share the interest of sailing, regardless of whether they own a boat ...

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    Please Note: Food Minimums will be activated for the 2022 Season!

  19. Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club

    Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club is a sailing club on the North end of Lake Lewisville in Oak Point, Texas. Come check us out! Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club - DCYC, Oak Point, Texas. 88 likes · 39 were here. Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club is a sailing club on the North end of Lake...

  20. PDF Seafarers Yacht Club

    Seafarers Yacht Club. 1950 M Street SE Square 1080E Lot 0803. Meeting Date: Applicant: Affected ANC: February 24, 2022 Seafarers Yacht Club 6B. The Historic Preservation Office recommends that the Board designate the Seafarers Yacht Club, 1950 M Street SE, a historic landmark to be entered in the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites.

  21. West Sound Corinthian Yacht Club

    West Sound Corinthian Yacht Club, Port Orchard, Washington. 122 likes. We encourage informal sailing, cruising, and racing for club members and to...

  22. Visiting Yachtsmen

    Corinthian Yacht Club is a private club and is open to members and their guests. For visiting sailors, CYC can be hailed on VHF channel 9 upon approach. Navigation Coordinates: N 42 30.30 W 70 50.40. The main number for the clubhouse is (781) 631-0005. Marblehead Harbor is one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the world.

  23. Schedule & Results

    corinthian yacht club. the full 2022-2023 race schedule click here to visit race.cyc.org. visit race.cyc.org