About

Richmond Yacht Club has long had a reputation as the “sailingest” club on San Francisco Bay. In 1932 a group of Richmond locals joined forces to form the Richmond Yacht Club. United by a common desire to promote affordable sailing, they built their own boats, sewed their own sails, constructed their own club house, and ran their own races. Over the years, this same do-it-yourself volunteer approach has characterized RYC, always with the primary emphasis on sailing and racing. 

Having finally settled at its current site in Brickyard Cove in the 1960s, RYC ‘s location and facilities make it a premier venue for a great variety of yachting activities. Our harbor and dry boat yard are home to many member boats, and our recently renovated clubhouse overlooking San Francisco Bay is ideal for events of all types. The club’s location on the Potrero Reach offers almost immediate access to the Bay and is ideal for both racing and pleasure sailing in boats large and small. 

RYC members are active participants in sailing events around the Bay, the country and the world in all manner and size of boats - keelboats, multihulls, dinghies and skiffs. RYC also hosts a variety of racing events that attract sailors from the local area and beyond. These range from weekly “beer cans” races in the summer and monthly small boat midwinters to local, regional, national and often world championship regattas for both keelboats and dinghies. 

Another important aspect of RYC is sail training. We began our Junior Program in 1952. Literally thousands of kids have participated in our programs over the years, and for a significant number this has been a springboard to their significant success in national and international sailing competitions. 

Our social calendar is full of activities tied to our regattas along with many fun Club events and weekend club dinners.

Through the years, activities at RYC echo our motto:
THIS CLUB WAS BUILT FOR FUN