Overview
Newport Harbor Yacht Club, established in 1916, sits on the bay side of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, one of the largest recreational boating harbors in the world with more than 9,000 boats. It is best known for its stadium-style team racing right off the club — the Baldwin Cup for invited yacht-club teams from around the world and the Palmer Trophy — and for offshore racing, including the biennial Newport-to-Cabo race and the Channel Islands 500. Its long-running 'Non-Calm' junior program trains members' children from Sabots up to a C420 race team and hosts the Sabot Nationals in 2027. The club has no visitor slips, but reciprocal yachts can book one of several guest moorings with shore-boat service through the dockmaster, on VHF 71.
- Founded
- 1916
- Federation
- US Sailing
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 centreThe app finds the rescue centre for where you are, 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.
- Baldwin Cupinvitational yacht-club team race in a 'stadium' setting off the club, now in 2v2 format; 2026 edition 15–18 April with teams from the US, UK and Sweden
- Palmer Trophyinvitational team race (2026: 12–14 April)
- Newport Beach to Cabo San Lucas Racebiennial offshore race to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Channel Islands 500approx. 500 nm ORR offshore race around the Southern California Channel Islands, run in years without the Cabo race (2025: 14–16 March)
- Team Race Weekclub team-racing week
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.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1916Newport Harbor Yacht Club is established
Location
- Position
- 33°36.32′ N 117°54.55′ W
33.60528, -117.90917 - Address
- 720 W Bay Avenue, Balboa
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Non-Calm Junior Sailing Program.
When was Newport Harbor Yacht Club founded?
In 1916.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Baldwin Cup, Palmer Trophy, Newport Beach to Cabo San Lucas Race and Channel Islands 500.