Overview
California Yacht Club was founded in 1922 in Los Angeles harbor and in 1966 moved its fleet to 230 slips at the head of Marina del Rey's main channel, where its clubhouse still stands. Members helped start the Midwinter Regatta — now in its 96th edition — and bring the 1932 Olympic yachting events to Los Angeles, where a club member won America's first Olympic sailing gold. Today the club runs a 21-week summer evening Sunset Series, Cal Race Week, the King of Spain Regatta and championships such as the C420 California States and Martin 242 North Americans, plus junior and adult sailing, a strong rowing program and club cruises to Catalina, where members have the Howland Landing outstation. Members can sail the club's Martin 242 keelboats or rent Duffy boats.
- Founded
- 1922
- Federation
- US Sailing
- Phone
- +1 310 823 4567
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- SCYA Midwinter Regattathe Southern California midwinter regatta the club helped launch; 96th edition 28 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
- Sunset Series (club evening series)21-week summer evening series, April to September
- Cal Race Weekweekend regatta, 30–31 May 2026
- King of Spain RegattaJuly regatta (11–12 July 2026)
- Harris Spring RegattaASMBYC High Point series event
- Optimist Spring Regatta – Harken ChallengeOptimist championship and green fleet regatta
- C420 California State Championship 2026championship capped at 70 boats, 13–14 June 2026
- Martin 242 North American Championship 202610–12 July 2026
- Women on the Water / Women at the Helm Regattawomen's regatta organized with the Women's Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
- Adult Sailing Lessons ↗
- Junior Sailing and Sailing Camps (ages 4–17) ↗
- Junior and Adult Rowing, Learn-to-Row Camp ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1922The club is founded in Los Angeles harbor and builds a clubhouse with an anchorage for several hundred boats
- 1920s–1930sThe club hosts and helps launch the first Midwinter Regatta for Six Metres, Eight Metres, R-boats and Stars; during the Depression it runs it without entry fees
- 1932Club members help bring the Olympic Games to Los Angeles; a club member wins America's first Olympic sailing gold in an Eight Metre
- 1963The club moves to temporary quarters in Marina del Rey and starts its junior program and Sunset Series
- 1966–1967The fleet moves into 230 slips at the head of the main channel (1 Oct 1966); the new clubhouse is dedicated on 10 June 1967
Location
- Position
- 33°58.93′ N 118°26.77′ W
33.98221, -118.44617 - Address
- 4469 Admiralty Way
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Adult Sailing Lessons, Junior Sailing and Sailing Camps (ages 4–17) and Junior and Adult Rowing, Learn-to-Row Camp.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach 911. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was California Yacht Club founded?
In 1922.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: SCYA Midwinter Regatta, Sunset Series (club evening series), Cal Race Week and King of Spain Regatta.