Overview
Long Beach Yacht Club, established in 1929, sits on Alamitos Bay in the Naples neighborhood of Long Beach, in a 10,000 sq ft clubhouse built in 1960, and has more than 1,000 members. It is known internationally for yacht racing, with a weekly racing calendar, a club championship sail-off and high-point series and a year-round youth program that runs from Sabots through double-handed racing to youth match racing. In front of the clubhouse, the 410 ft concrete Long Dock, run with Alamitos Bay Marina, takes visiting yachts by reservation with free water and 30/50 A power; hail the waterfront on VHF 9 on approach.
- Founded
- 1929
- Members
- about 1,000 (club figure)
- Federation
- US Sailing
- waterfront@lbyc.org
- Phone
- +1 562 598 9401
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.
- Congressional Cupinternational match-race regatta (official event site)
- Club Championship Sail-Off and High Point Seriesseason points series ending in a sail-off for the club championship
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
- Youth Sailing (Learn to Sail, Sabot Race, Double-Handed, Youth Match Racing, High School) ↗
- Adult Sailing ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1929The club is established
- 1960The present 10,000 sq ft clubhouse is built
Location
- Position
- 33°45.18′ N 118°6.82′ W
33.75300, -118.11367 - Address
- 6201 E. Appian Way, Naples
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Youth Sailing (Learn to Sail, Sabot Race, Double-Handed, Youth Match Racing, High School) and Adult Sailing.
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 Long Beach Yacht Club founded?
In 1929.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Congressional Cup and Club Championship Sail-Off and High Point Series.