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Olympia Yacht Club

The Olympia Yacht Club was organized in 1889 as the Olympia Motor Boat Club and was reactivated in 1908 with 27 boats. By 1910, ninety members renamed the group the Olympia Yacht Club. By 1915, the club had moorings at the city dock and began leasing the boat basin from the Port of Olympia. OYC opened it’s first clubhouse in 1930, remodeled in 1952 and the present facility was built in 1957. The OYC lighthouse tower at the foot of Simmons street at the caretakers house is a remnant of the 1930's structure.

Olympia Yacht Club 201 Simmons Street NW Olympia, Washington 98501

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We stayed using reciprocal privileges. The facilities are excellent. The location is very convenient for the waterfront and farmers market. The dock is reasonably secure. We had a mechanical problem as we attempted to tie up. Club members were extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable. Within the space of 15 minutes we had two recommendations for local mechanics. Everyone we met was friendly, even the owner of the boat we clipped because of our mechanical problem. We'll definitely be back.

I understand the one star reviews, but i believe things change so i will put 3 stars ti make the difference.

I'm a PhD researcher and author on a road trip. I have to drop off copies of my book at the bookstores who will sell them in California, Oregon, Washington & Vancouver. I have a friend in Olympia that I was going to meet up with but he was late and I don't know the area at all. I have a minivan, it's 20 years old, really ugly and banged up. (I'd have a Tesla if not for student loans LOL) Pulled into the parking lot for less than 20 mins, stayed in my car waiting, doing some work on my computer. There was probably 60 parking spots open, more than half of the lot was empty . I was startled by a woman who slammed on the back window of my car, thinking someone was trying to break in. It was an employee of the yacht club. She realized I was in there and apologized for hitting the window when I opened the door to speak with her. She told me it was a private parking lot and I had to leave before the police or towtruck approaches me. She was relatively nice about it and it might be a part of her job so I don't blame her whatsoever. What I do blame her for is the fact that she only approached the car because the car screams "poor" from the outside. It's a yacht club, I get it, but there are plenty of poor people that have boats. Beware if you have a shitty car or you're notably poor that you might be a victim of predatory towing. People of color and anyone with a shitty car: if you are leaving your car there and you paid for a boat slip, ensure that the office knows the make & model of your car. Even if you've written it down for them, get a verbal confirmation that they have it.

This yacht club is the worst place I have ever kept my boat! It is full of snobs that have too much time on their hands! They spend a majority of their time making the lives of others miserable. The harbor master is the rudest woman I have met in my life and she was nothing but unhelpful! The only good thing about this place is the care taker, and that is the only reason this place has one star! He is a great guy and was always willing to help everyone in the club. My advice is keep your yacht at a different yacht club that will be more welcoming.

I completely agree with the other one star review. If you like a snobby people who will stop at nothing to go behind your back and make your life a living hell, than this is the place for your boat. Otherwise, STAY AWAY!!! There are plenty of other places to store your boat around town, the price is not worth it here!

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Olympia Yacht Club

Location: 201 Simmons St NW Transportation 

The Olympia Yacht Club was founded in 1889 and obtained moorings at the present location just east of the Fourth Avenue bridge in 1915. At the time it was flanked by the oyster houses of J.J. Brenner and Olympia Oyster Company . The false lighthouse was built in 1930, which was part of the original clubhouse. The current clubhouse was built in the 1950s.

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Established 1904

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Welcome to OYC Sailing Education Program!

Welcome to the OYC Sailing Education Program!

We partner with the wonderful Olympia Community Sailing to run our Summer Sailing Education Classes. Prospective parents and sailors can register for all of our courses except our race teams through Olympia Parks and Recreation.

To see full class descriptions and register for Summer Sailing Courses please visit:

Olympia Parks and Recreation: Experience It! Website . . . and search for “sailing”

Contact Information for the OYC Sailing Education Program

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Olympia Community Sailing, OCS  

Olympia Community Sailing a local 501c3 Non-Proft operates all of the Summer Camps and Scholastic Race Teams at the lovely Olympia Yacht Club. For questions regarding sailing camps - contact the Olympia Parks (above!). For information about OCS, Race Teams, partnerships, private lessons, or other class information contact either Sarah or Niki!

Executive Director: Sarah Hanavan

Email:  [email protected]  

Contact for: Race Teams, and Business

Director of Education & Outreach: Niki Alden

Email: education@ olympiacommunitysailing.org  

Contact for: Partnerships, Private lessons, and Classes

Fiscal Donations & Fundraising Questions? 

Contact our Vice President & OYC Member, Katie Hurley:  [email protected]

Sail Donations? 

Have an old sail you'd like to donate - please contact our volunteer Mary Fitzgerald!  [email protected]

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SEA Day and Swap Meet

Mark your calendars for April 22 for the annual SEA Day and Swap Meet at the Olympia Yacht Club! The event will run from 9am to 1pm and will feature a host of educational and safety activities. Vendors will be there to demonstrate new equipment, including electronic flares. Fire extinguisher inspection and recertification is available, as is a voluntary boat safety inspection. Got some out-of-date flares you need to get rid of? You can do that, to. Contact Fran Williams at 360.584.2952 to arrange for a free space at the swap meet. All area boaters are invited.

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Joining Olympic Yacht Club is easy!

Buying one of our inexpensive memberships gives you access to our member pages. Member pages enable you to:

• Use our events page to sign up for club events.
• View directories of OYC members and member-owned boats.
• Participate in online forums.

In addition, you'll receive a club burgee (flag) at no additional cost.

We offer two types of memberships: 

• A  single membership  for a single person, with an annual cost of $75 plus a one-time initiation fee of $25.
• A  family membership   for multiple members of a household, with an annual cost of $100 plus a one-time initiation fee of $50 .

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Olympia Yacht Club (OYC) Annual Parade of Lighted Ships December 2nd

December 2, 2023 at 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm pst.

Olympia Yacht Club’s (OYC) Annual 2023 Parade of Lighted Ships is  Saturday December 2nd   While the Parade of Lighted Ships gets underway  at 6:00 PM  spectators are urged to arrive prior to 6:00 at Olympia’s Port Plaza Park to ensure they have the opportunity to see all the decorated boats as they sail by. Starting at 5:15 PM, Santa & Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance at Port Plaza Park handing out candy canes and serving complimentary hot cocoa while supplies last.   For best viewing, it’s recommended that you get to the Port Plaza Park, 701 NW Columbia St, Olympia and dock area before 6:00 PM.

The lighted ships  sail from Percival Landing  past Port Plaza Park north along the east side of Budd Inlet to Boston Harbor. Then, boats return to Olympia by 8:00 PM along the west side of Budd Inlet.   

Best viewing as they sail north is from the Port area, the tip of the Port Peninsula by Anthony’s Hearthfire restaurant  and KGY Radio, as well as along East Bay Drive north of Swantown Marina.  On the return trip from Boston Harbor good vantage points include West Bay Drive, West Bay Marina and Tugboat Annie’s.  

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Olympia Yacht Club

Olympia Yacht Club in Olympia, WA has a long history, dating back to 1904.  They offer a junior sailing program, as well as many community events.

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