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Yacht Club at the Parker Palm Springs

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Discover the Oasis of Tranquility: The Palm Springs Yacht Club Spa at The Parker

Nestled amidst Palm Springs’ breathtaking beauty, The Parker’s Palm Springs Yacht Club Spa stands as a serene oasis, offering an unrivaled experience of luxury and relaxation. This hidden gem captivates visitors with its unique offerings, expertly curated treatments, and picturesque setting that transports you to a world of blissful tranquility.

Idyllic Location

Situated within the renowned Parker Palm Springs resort, the Palm Springs Yacht Club Spa boasts a unique location. Surrounded by lush gardens and towering palm trees, this sanctuary provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or strolling through the impeccably manicured grounds, the spa’s idyllic surroundings create an atmosphere of pure relaxation.

Thoughtfully Designed Space

Step into the Palm Springs Yacht Club Spa, and you’ll immediately be immersed in an ambiance of elegance and sophistication. The spa’s interior is meticulously designed, blending modern aesthetics with classic touches. Every detail has been carefully chosen from the calming color palette to the stylish furnishing to create an inviting and calming environment.

Extensive Treatment Menu

The Palm Springs Yacht Club spa offers an extensive menu of indulgent treatments, ensuring there’s something for everyone seeking rejuvenation. Whether you desire a deeply relaxing massage, a revitalizing facial, or a pampering body treatment, the highly trained therapists will cater to your needs. Each treatment is thoughtfully crafted using premium products and cutting-edge techniques to enhance your wellness journey.

Poolside Bliss

One of the most distinctive features of the Yacht Club Spa is its enchanting pool area. Set against the San Jacinto Mountains backdrop, the pool exudes a sense of tranquility. Dip in the crystal-clear waters, lounge on the plush sunbeds, or seek shade under palm trees while enjoying a refreshing beverage from the poolside bar. The combination of luxurious amenities and breathtaking views creates an unforgettable experience.

Integrative Wellness

Beyond traditional spa services, the Palm Springs Yacht Club Spa emphasizes integrative wellness. Offerings such as yoga classes, meditation sessions, and fitness programs allow guests to embark on a holistic wellness journey that nurtures their mind, body, and soul. These additional activities complement the spa treatments, providing a comprehensive wellness experience.

The Palm Springs Yacht Club Spa at The Parker is a hidden gem amidst the vibrant city of Palm Springs. Its idyllic location, thoughtful design, extensive treatment menu, poolside bliss, and emphasis on integrative wellness make it stand out. Indulge in the ultimate escape, where relaxation, rejuvenation, and serenity intertwine effortlessly, creating an unforgettable spa experience.

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PALM SPRINGS YACHT CLUB

Deservedly its own destination within the sprawling grounds of the Parker estate, our Palm Springs spa remains the one place no guest ever chooses to leave.

Full-on Pampering & Self-indulgence

10AM-6PM DAILY

his free-standing emporium of custom treatments and wellness regimens is low-key while full-on in pampering and self-indulgence. White cotton terry robe, flip flops, a key to the private locker room and our thimble of cucumber infused vodka set you on your way to one of our 15 private treatment rooms. All treatments — from facials to wraps, reflexology and massage — are personalized to your specific requirements, and we’re happy to recommend and plan a selection of therapies that you can enjoy throughout your stay at our spa resort in Palm Springs. All Coachella Valley residents get 20% off services!

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Lazy? We call it brilliant. Why give a tacky sweater when you can give the gift of food, pampering, or a hotel stay?

CALL 760-321-4606 OR EMAIL US WITH QUESTIONS

All Spa Services include a 20% service charge that is paid directly to the service staff. *

SHORE EXCURSIONS

White terry cloth robes, flip flops, and a key to a private locker sets you on your way., yachtsman’s voyage.

$625 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES

SET SAIL AT PSYC

60 MIN TAILORMADE MASSAGE

60 MIN CLASSIC FACIAL

45 MIN CLASSIC MANICURE

Guilty Pleasure

$795 3 HOURS

EMBARK ON A THREE-HOUR CRUISE

60 MIN SUGAR SCRUB

Sweet Sailing

$1,100 4 HOURS 30 MINUTES

ENJOY THE WIND AT YOUR BACK

60 MINUTE TAILORMADE MASSAGE

60 MINUTE HONEY FACIAL

60 MINUTE HONEY PEDICURE

90 MINUTE HONEY COCOON WRAP

INDULGE IN A TREASURE TROVE OF TREATMENT

60 MIN PRENATAL MASSAGE

60 MIN PRENATAL FACIAL

60 MIN ORGANIC BODY SCRUB (ALL-NATURAL PRODUCTS)

Perfect Potion

$900 4 HOURS 30 MINUTES

TAKE A DOSE OF VITAMIN SEA

90 MIN HOT STONE MASSAGE

90 MIN REGENERATING FACIAL

90 MIN SPA MANICURE & PEDICURE

Lost at Sea

$1,200 5 HOURS 30 MINUTES

SET YOUR COURSE FOR SELF-INDULGENCE

90 MIN TAILORMADE MASSAGE

90 MIN HYDRATING FACIAL

60 MIN SUGAR BODY POLISHING

30 MIN HOT OIL SCALP TREATMENT

COMPLIMENTARY KNESKO EYE MASK

Captains Quarters

$1,800 HALF DAY EXCURSION

A TREATMENT WORTHY OF YOUR RANK

TWO 60 MINUTE MASSAGES

TWO CLASSIC FACIALS 60 MIN

TWO CLASSIC MANICURES, TWO CLASSIC PEDICURES

BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

SHIPWRECKED

$6,600* ALL DAY EXCURSION *PRICES MAY VARY

A FULL DAY OF PAMPERING AND RELAXATION BEGINS AS SOON AS WE WELCOME YOU ABOARD! AS YOU AND FOUR OF YOUR CLOSEST FRIENDS GET READY TO EMBARK ON THIS EXCURSION, WE WELCOME YOU TO ENJOY A THIMBLE-SIZED SHOT OF CUCUMBER INFUSED VODKA. ONCE ABOARD YOU WILL ALL BE JOINING THE COMMODORE FOR MORNING MIMOSAS, FRESH CROISSANTS, AND CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES. AFTER WE ARE UNDERWAY, YOU WILL START YOUR EXCURSIONS WITH 60-MINUTE MASSAGES, FOLLOWED BY 60-MINUTE HYDRATING FACIALS, AND FINISHING UP WITH YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER A SUGAR OR SALT SCRUB, WRAP, PEDICURE OR MANICURE. ONCE EVERYONE IS COMPLETELY RELAXED AND REJUVENATED AND IT’S TIME TO RETURN HOME, THE GROUP WILL BE LEAVING WITH A PARTING GIFT FROM PSYC SO YOU CAN ALWAYS REMEMBER THE DAY YOU GOT SHIPWRECKED.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BATHING SUIT!

SERVICES CAN BE TAILOR-MADE FOR PARTIES OF 7 OR MORE

Spike Your Service

Knesko Eye or Lip Mask (2Sets) Targeted Cupping (2-3) $50

HAVE YOURSELF A DOUBLE (15 MIN)

Foot Reflexology, Scalp Massage, Additional Massage Time

$75/ 15 mins

The Art of Self Indulgence

60min / 75min /90min

SPIKE YOUR SERVICE (No Additional Time Needed) – Scalp or Foot Scrub Knesko Eye or Lip Mask (2 sets) • Targeted Cupping (2-3) $50 each Knesko Eye or Lip Mask (2 sets) • Targeted Cupping (2-3) $50 each

HAVE YOURSELF A DOUBLE $75 each (15min add.) Foot Reflexology, Scalp massage, Additional massage relaxation time

For the captain in us all. Our savvy therapist will “tailor” your experience according to your specific requests. Looking for calm and relaxing? Or perhaps heavier, deeper strokes? In the end each routine will promote circulation, increase flexibility and range of motion, reigniting your vim and vigor.

Prices starting at $270

Sail into a Hot Stone Massage. Smooth, heated surfaces of the stones glide along your body imparting soothing warmth that lulls muscle tissues to let loose kinks, built up toxins and tension, creating a deep sense of natural respite that you deserve.

Prices starting at $280

Ko Samui is calling. The traditional, beautiful, and globally celebrated Thai ritual serves as our muse for this exclusive routine. A blending of non-aggressive, fluid movements and compressive stretching release blocked energy. This fusion of elements lengthens muscles, alleviating pressure and strain throughout your body, achieving a balanced state of relaxation — like sailing by the Islands.

The mother of all treatments. Benefit from a restful, gentle, and comforting reprieve from any uneasiness you may be feeling. Sure to reduce stress on weight-bearing joints and carefully diminish swelling in the extremities.

Prices starting at $550

Cast off the lines for relaxation. A series of partner-assisted stretches to help increase your flexibility, range of motion and to help relieve overall muscle stiffness. This series can be tailor-made to your specific areas of concern and is preformed while wearing loose fitting clothing.

Prices starting at $250

Cast off your deck shoes. Your feet are soaked to soften cuticles and nails are shaped. Calluses are smoothed away, and a relaxing scrub mask is applied to your legs and feet. Toenails are trimmed, buffed and polished to perfection.

Prices starting at $180

Since ancient times, cupping therapy has been used to help relieve toxins through Lymphatic system. The suction from where the cups are placed increases circulation, and mobility to areas of tension and tight muscles.

A Full On Pampering Experience

60min / 90min

FULL WAXING SERVICES AVAILABLE

ANTI-AGING ENHANCEMENTS – Featuring Knesko Diamond Radiance and Nanogold Repair Collections Face, Lips, Neck or Decollate $60 each Red Light Therapy Booster $75

Drop anchor for this refreshing treatment. A lavish mixture of age-defying collagen elixirs brightens and enhances microcirculation creating a luminous glow. Add in a contouring and lifting massage for firming and a neck mask that improves tone and texture.

Put the wind in your sails. This powerful enzyme infused, anti-aging treatment is inspiring and invigorating. Incorporating active minerals and beauty ingredients it stimulates the skin’s natural renewal process. Graceful, tightening movements promote lymphatic drainage, improving elasticity, reducing the outward show of fine lines and wrinkles. This intensive, results-oriented, antioxidant infused rendezvous reveals your true juvenescence.

Your hydration destination. You will not be pondering existence or enlightenment after this quintessential facial purifies and replenishes your most treasured visage. Gentle pore cleansing, classic steam, smoothing exfoliation and oh-so beneficial oxygen and collagen are a crescendo of comforting “modus operandi,” lulling the senses into bliss, all the while your skincare needs are expertly addressed.

Gentle breezes await. This calming and soothing facial delivers much needed serenity, simply the most natural and gentle products pamper and nurture an expectant mother’s skin. During this one-of-a-kind moisturizing treatment, mild cleansing and light extractions are performed. A brightening, healing mask hydrates and addresses hyper pigmentation, refreshing your complexion.

Get ready for your next regatta. Energize your skin with this invigorating, deep cleansing facial designed to purify, minimize the appearance of pores, and prevent and sooth ingrown facial hairs. This revitalizing treatment will leave you looking well rested and refreshed.

LED Red Light Therapy Session

Prices starting at $240

Mani & Pedi

Primping to Perfection

Ahoy Mate, Please note that we are unable to remove or add any form of hard gels, acrylics, or dipped nails. We offer natural and shellac nail polishes only.

Hold onto the rail. We soak, shape and detail nails. Finish with a moisturizing massage and color of your choice.

Prices starting at $75

Nails that are ship shape. This therapeutic treatment begins with nail shaping and buffing, followed by a gentle hand exfoliation and masque. Nails are polished to perfection to complete the experience.

Prices starting at $100

Step lively. Indulge in your favorite traditional pedicure including a foot soak, heel exfoliation and massage. Toenails are trimmed, buffed and polished to perfection.

Prices starting at $95

Prices starting at $125

A total rejuvenation for tired and overwork feet. This treatment is specially formulated with products that will help to relax muscles, calm nerves and decrease inflammation, while you are relaxing in one of our massaging pedicure chairs.

Paraffin wax is a natural emollient, helping make skin supple and soft. When applied to the skin, it adds moisture and continues to boost the moisture levels of the skin after the treatment is complete. It can also help open pores and remove dead skin cells. It is usually applied to the hands and feet.

This Pedicure is straight from the Deep Sea with all the natural healing powers that it has to offer. From an exfoliating Sea Salt, to Marine Algae, and Sea Fennel. This pedicure has essential oils such as Lavender and Peppermint to revive and rejuvenate.

Prices starting at $140

This Manicure is sure to remind you of the Deep Sea with all the natural healing powers that it has to offer. From an exfoliating Sea Salt, to Marine Algae and Sea Fennel mask. This manicure has essential oils such as Lavender and Peppermint to revive and rejuvenate while leaving your hands soft and younger looking.

Prices starting at $35

Prices starting at $55

Body Services

Relaxed Rejuvenation

Return to your port of call revived. Return to a virtually “clean slate”, a light brushing prepares the skin to absorb potent seaweed that targets free radicals, stimulating and strengthening skin regeneration and cell decongestion. A thermal wrap warms skin regulating cellular moisture and reducing water retention.

Feel like you’re in the crows nest. Deliver nourishment to the body with an earthy yet elegant mixture of minerals and herbs. White clarifying clay softly draws pollutants from the pores.

Come into harbor for this exquisite experience. Discover the ultimate sugar rush from fresh, sweet, sugar cane crystals lavishly accompanied by warmed pressed virgin coconut milk sending you off with satiny, silky skin.

For on-shore and off-shore activities. Infused with breathtaking aromatic and therapeutic scents of pure Eucalyptus leaf oil combined with light notes of musk and Cedar wood this bold, invigorating skin renewal stimulates the senses culminating in vibrant, revived skin.

Drop anchor in Casablanca. Warmed Argan Oil is drizzled into the hair and scalp while a relaxing head neck and shoulder massage is performed, leaving you relaxed and rejuvenated.

Feel perfectly polished from head to toe. The Tata Harper 100% natural body scrub, with a powerful blend of five biodegradable exfoliating particles, buffs and polishes to stimulate your skin and removes surface impurities for a soft, smooth, plump look. Followed by an indulgent and uplifting body wrap rich in Honey and Pomegranate.

Prices starting at $330

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Saturday & Sundays at 10am

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Private and group classes available

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Accessibilities

• Roll-in Shower with grab-bars and hand-held shower heads
• Wheelchair accessible: doors, peepholes, closet poles, sink/vanity
• Lowered closet hanging bars, counter and pull bars
• Lowered Bathroom features (door handle, towel racks, tower hooks and grab bars)
• Emergency Strobe Light
• TTY Communication Device
• Lowered Thermostat and Light Switches
• Raised Toilet Seat
• Televisions with closed caption feature
• Accessible parking available on site
• ADA-compliant Pool Lifts at all 3 pools and all hot tubs.

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“ We had our wedding here and it was relatively low stress largely due to Elaine , the OYC coordinator. ” in 11 reviews

“ We are from the Discovery Bay Yacht Club and docked our boat at the Marina Village in Alameda. ” in 4 reviews

“ We come every Sunday rain or shine for great service beautiful view and excellent food. ” in 4 reviews

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1101 Pacific Marina

Alameda, CA 94501

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Super friendly club and they recently upgraded their docks. We have our boat here and it's a thriving community.

A view of the marina from the club.

Really fun and active members enjoying many diverse events both on the water and at the club

Truly is the friendliest yacht club in the Bay Area. Very welcome and engaging people here with lots of social events - on and off the water, and lots of racing, too. The docks have just been refurbished, so it's looking good, too. One of the most reasonably priced clubs as well - both for membership and for slip fees. Great weather, too. Although just a few miles from the main bay, the weather is dramatically better - much warmer. Wear your shorts!

I love Oakland Yacht Club! We have been members for 2 1/2 years and we have our boat in the OYC Marina. We are thoroughly enjoy the bar and restaurant. There are soooo many events and activities from Winemakers Dinners to Electrical seminars. There is so much to take part in at the club. My husband regular crew in many regattas. Plus OYC is on the Estuary side of Alameda and that means the BEST weather in the Bay Area. However, you don't need a boat to join! We have found our home and our community at OYC! SIMPLY THE BEST!

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My husband and I joined OYC a little over a year ago and finally brought our boat to the marina about two months ago. We could NOT be happier here! We've made so many new friends, and our fellow members have been unbelievably welcoming! The events are so much fun, and there's a true sense of community. We're really settling in here. Like I said... we could not be happier!!

The best club ever! We have lived in the marina and are members of the club for several years now. This is truly a great community of boaters. The dining room overlooks the estuary from the second floor with stunning views of the East bay hills.

Most friendliest club on the bay. They have their own slips for rent and a great club house. Active race and cruiser groups.

Nice facility, friendly staff, very good food, reasonably priced. I think you have to be a member or guest, or have reciprocal rights from another club to enter. We ate on the patio by a fire pit, the view was nice!

This yacht club has been a big part of my life for over 50 years. The current management has been wonderful. I really appreciate all of the help that Adam has provided my father and myself over the last seven-plus years that he has been involved with the club. He will text me, call me and e-mail me if he needs to connect with me. He has always responded to my communications very quickly. Last weekend he helped me set up a very special 89th birthday dinner for my Dad and 16 of his club friends. This club is very inviting to new and old members. Ziggy at the bar is a great touchpoint for the club. Everyone is very nice and welcoming her. Brandy has been doing a great job with the food: especially during Covid-19 with the great to-go specials. I really appreciate Adam, Ziggy, Brandy, and Ben at OYC!

My son and I just had breakfast here and it was outstanding. We come every Sunday rain or shine for great service beautiful view and excellent food. Bishop Brandi does everything right and I have no complaints only praises.

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ABOUT OAKLAND YACHT CLUB

The oakland yacht club, founded in 1913, is proud of its reputation as one of the friendliest clubs on the san francisco bay..

Our Members and professional full-time staff take our reputation very seriously, and are always working to improve our Club. We always welcome prospective members and boaters from reciprocal Yacht Clubs to stop by and visit our facilities and meet our members and staff. Why not join us for a Friday night dinner? In 2023 we were pleased to earn a Five Star Award from the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association. Oakland Yacht Club is located on the Island of Alameda, halfway down the Oakland Estuary, just east of Marina Village Yacht Harbor. Are you wondering how Oakland Yacht Club got to be in Alameda? Well, it is a great story, and the answer will be found in our HISTORY . Discover the vibrant world of Oakland Yacht Club (OYC)!At OYC, we pride ourselves on being more than just a yacht club – we're a community with a welcoming atmosphere and a stellar team. Boasting our very own Club House featuring:           • Full-Service Bar           • Full-Service Restaurant           • Dedicated Staff and Chef           • Meeting Room      • Impressive Facilities for Member      • Club Owned 200 Slip Marina OYC ensures a top-notch yacht club experience for our members as we are part of an exclusive trio on the San Francisco Bay that owns their Marina. As a member, you'll be immersed in a sea of opportunities, both on and off the water. Picture yourself participating in over 20 Races, cruise-outs, and social or educational events each year.Don't forget the spontaneous gatherings that make OYC a lively hub. Explore our Activities, Racing and Marina tabs to get a taste of the diverse activities we offer.Join a growing community of single and family memberships, where members embark on cruising adventures to many Bay and Delta ports and engage in fun and adventure. OYC takes the lead in organizing sailboat races, monthly local weekend power and sailboat cruise-outs, and thrilling blue-water trips reaching as far as the Monterey Peninsula.Get ready to set sail into a world of camaraderie and excitement at Oakland Yacht Club!

• Frequently Asked Questions

In January 1913, a handful of sailors met at Peterson's Boat House at the foot of 12th Street in Oakland. They formed Oakland Yacht Club which was incorporated in December of that year.

Early history of Bay Area yacht clubs suggests that there were two yacht clubs named "Oakland." It is thought that our Club has its roots in several former clubs including The Panama YC.

Judge H.W. Pulcifer was elected the first Commodore, and the first meetings of the board of directors were held in the Judge's chambers. (The Judge served as Commodore again in 1916-1918).

Oakland Yacht Club was the ninth yacht club to be formed in The Bay Area. The others are Alvarado and San Francisco, formed in 1869, followed by Corinthian, Encinal, California, South Bay, Vallejo and Aeolian.

A $250 Clubhouse

In our first year, Oakland YC received our first eviction notice. Board minutes of February 1, 1914 noted that a new clubhouse committee was formed. That October, OYC moved up the Estuary to the 19th Avenue site that would be its home for the next 63 years. A new 30' by 40' clubhouse was constructed: cost $250.

The marina consisted of wood pilings driven into the mud. Members tied their boats to the pilings and access was by dinghy. Some secured their boats to stakes on shore making access a muddy affair at low tide. In January 1919, all members were assessed $1 for a new wooden walk out to the boats. In September of that year, the board took quick action to shore up the wharf underpinnings; otherwise, the clubhouse would be laying over in the mud. Next month the board authorized payment of $95 "for labor on the wharf."

In those early years, yachting and yacht clubs were largely the domain of the wealthy and privileged who could afford the trappings of a private club and to have their wooden yachts maintained. That first year, the OYC fleet was 30 sailboats.

Jack London's sailboat was among them. The famous author-adventurer was a member from 1913 until his death in 1916. He was in good standing with the club when he died, but was posted in 1915 for non-payment of dues and then granted the first non-resident membership.

California's Governor is Commodore

A prominent member in those early years was Dr. George Pardee. He was elected Oakland Mayor in 1894 and served as Governor of California from 1903 to 1907. Among Governor Pardee's pals were John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt. When Roosevelt visited California in 1903, he tried to convince Pardee to become his vice-presidential running mate. Pardee opted to stay in California. Amazingly, thirteen years after he left the governor's mansion in Sacramento, he became Commodore of Oakland Yacht Club. He served as Commodore again for four years -- 1925-28. Pardee is well known for founding the East Bay Municipal Utility District and was its president from 1924 to 1941. Pardee Reservoir in the Sierra foothills is named for him.

OYC's modest marina facilities improved in the 1920s when floats were installed for use in loading and unloading boats. By the mid-1930s, more floats were installed and the 19th Street harbor was dredged. This occasion was celebrated with a huge "Nite In Venice" party at which all yacht clubs and many local dignitaries were present. More than 300 boats, many gaily decorated, attended the party to help OYC celebrate its newly-improved harbor facilities.

Stinkpots VS. Rag Merchants

Sailboat to power boat ratio has had wide swings throughout the club's history. In spite of its early roots as a sailing club, in the late 1920s and 1930s, power boats prevailed. In 1936 the OYC fleet consisted of 61 motorboats and only six sailboats.

Famed construction and engineering firm president Steve Bechtel was a member in the 1930s and 40s. During the construction of the Bay Bridge, he regularly took visitors and business associates on his boat out to view the progress of the huge concrete stanchions, his firm's prized project.

Before the club's move to Alameda in 1977, Wednesday lunch -- sandwiches brought in by a catering firm -- was the only regular food service. Wednesday lunch continues today as one of the club's most popular weekly events.

Move to Alameda

Demands by the Port of Oakland, owner of the Oakland property, caused relations to became strained. In January 1977, OYC members voted to abandon the Oakland property and move to Alameda and take over Pacific Marina. A $250 assessment was levied and membership dropped to below 80. Virtually all members participated in the move which included towing the floats down the Estuary to the foot of Alameda's Triumph Street.

A modest two-story wood building located about 100 yards from the Estuary became the new clubhouse in November 1978. The building, thought to be a WWII temporary building, was formerly the office of Del Monte Properties, then owner of the large parcel that has since been developed into Marina Village. The area was strictly an industrial neighborhood of warehouses and storage lots.

The first cook was hired in 1979, but the galley continued to be largely a do-it-yourself operation. Steaks, hamburgers and spaghetti were the order of the day and the galley was operated mostly with wives at the stoves. It was the Commodore's job to shop for the food on his way to the club on Friday. During this period, Friday night dinners became a club tradition that continues today as the principal regular meal of the week. A sign-up sheet for volunteer bartenders was posted in the club lobby until the first bartender was hired in 1985.

A Brand New Clubhouse

OYC was in the path of urban renewal and in 1989, members voted to build a new clubhouse nearby. In May 1990, following a temporary stay in the building now occupied by the Pacific Lighthouse Restaurant, OYC moved into its fourth, and by far, most luxurious clubhouse.

Now over 100 years young, Oakland Yacht Club enjoys a rich heritage and an enviable reputation among the Bay Area's boating community. With the acquisition of its marina in 1998, OYC is one of only four area yacht clubs that owns all of its own facilities. Members enjoy a calendar full of race, cruise and social activities.

• Why is Oakland Yacht Club in Alameda? Oakland Yacht Club was founded at the Port of Oakland in 1913, and was located there until 1977. Demands by the Port of Oakland caused relations to become strained. In January 1977, OYC members voted to abandon the Oakland property, move to Alameda and purchase Pacific Marina. How much does it cost to join Oakland Yacht Club? A one-time initiation fee plus monthly dues are a part of being an OYC member. For more details see the Membership tab. Is Oakland Yacht Club a sail or power boating club? Both! Our members are a mix of boating enthusiasts including dinghies, SUP's (stand-up paddleboards), and kayaks. Does Oakland Yacht Club own its club house and marina? Yes! OYC is one of just a few in the Bay Area that owns its Marina and clubhouse. Do I need to own a boat to be a member? No. Many OYC members enjoy the club and many social activities and do not own a boat. Do I need to be a member of Oakland Yacht Club in order to have a slip in the marina? Yes. Membership is required in order to be a slip holder in the OYC Marina Does Oakland Yacht Club have any available slips? Yes. Detailed information about slips sizes, locations and availability can be found on the Marina tab . Does Oakland Yacht Club allow liveaboards? Yes, detailed information about apply for the liveaboard status is located in Marina tab .

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Yacht Club of Oakland . Membership is by invite only and applicants must be recommended by a current club members. Members aren’t defined by the school they went to or the industry they work in. Instead, the amazing character of a person.

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Yacht Club of Oakland is a member-only private club founded in East Oakland Community of Oakland Ca in 2014

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