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Rich in history and tradition, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the United States. Established in 1909 and having been completely renovated in the early 1990s, the Club is located on the beautiful waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. A gathering place for avid boaters, it is also one of Tampa Bay’s most prestigious social venues. The yacht club is famous for its standard of race management and events are run almost all year round. Juniors learn to sail. Sailors have represented the club all over the world.
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St Petersburg’s city fathers had ambitious plans for their commercial docks: create waterfront parks and a yacht club. The St Petersburg Yacht Club was founded in 1909. Following the reclamation and completion of the waterfront, the clubhouse was inaugurated on its current site in 1917. Two years later, 6 Fish Class sailboats were acquired and one design racing began. Several classes have returned annually for over 60 years. Offshore racing started with the Havana Race in 1930. As forerunner of SORC, both brought sailors from all over the world to Tampa Bay.
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The life & lies of st. pete’s founding mother, sailing into history: the st. petersburg yacht club.
Founded in 1909 by a small group of sailors, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club had no dock or clubhouse. What they did have was a common interest in boating and the belief that the waters of Tampa Bay were special. Their first outing consisted of twenty boats carrying about 100 members and guests to Blind Pass. That's a pretty impressive turn out for a city with a population of only about 4,000 citizens.
The lack of a proper yacht basin stymied the organization's growth for a few years until two local newspaper men called a meeting on the evening of May 30, 1916. Seven prominent local men rallied to lead the charge to incorporate the club and raise funds for a proper clubhouse. On June 23, 1916 articles of incorporation were drawn up and filed with the county clerk. Just shy of its first anniversary, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club formally opened their clubhouse on June 15, 1917.
Located on the northwest corner of Bayshore Drive and Central Avenue, the Spanish Mission style clubhouse was designed by architect George W. Stewart and was roughly 100 feet by 75 feet. The St. Petersburg Times marveled at the imposing waterfront structure stating that "its pleasing interior and spacious porches offer a center for the social activity of its members and guests."
The club did have a slight setback when on October 25, 1921 hurricane force winds damaged some porches and pushed several feet of bay water into the structure. As with other damaged structures in town, repairs were quick to happen and ready the city for the wintering tourist season.
As membership soared during the next few years, it was all too clear that an expansion was needed, and on December 21, 1922 the new wing was opened. The clubhouse more than doubled in size, offering the finest of amenities to its members and guests. And plenty of spacious porches to take in the beauty of clear bay waters. Additional clubhouse improvements occurred over the years, with a major renovation and construction of a multi-story garage in the early 1990s.
From card games, social meetings and dancing, a bevy of activities could be enjoyed off the water. Water-based activities taught boating and sailing skills to its members young and old. Events consisted of power and sailing races, regattas, and for the adventurous yachtsmen, The St. Petersburg to Havana Yacht races.
The first race to Cuba was organized by George Gandy, Jr. on March 30, 1930 with 11 yachts competing. With the Pier serving as the staring points, racers finished 284 miles later at the Morro Castle near the entrance to Havana Harbor. The races served as the forerunner to the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC).
The St. Petersburg Yacht club has a rich history, and the membership rolls over the past century were literally a Who's Who list within the city. Today, the Yacht club is in the headlines with the news that Club leadership have a tentative goal to replace the current 51,000 sq ft structure with an improved facility to withstand major storms by 2028-29.
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| 11 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-822-3873 Robert Lovejoy Rob Ellis Downtown St. Petersburg on the water No Parking: $6.00 parking fee No Yes Yes at the Marina Casual – Formal Rooms require jackets and No denim No No No Guest card – present a major credit card There are plenty of restaurants, lot of activities, five museums, symphony’s, etc. |
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Come enjoy the spectacular Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Yacht Club during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding! By anchoring in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Yacht Club, an exclusive, members only area, located on private floating docks at Turns 10 & 11, you and your guests will experience unprecedented access to the Event! Enjoy the Horse Soldier Bourbon Whiskey Waterside Club connected right next to the Yacht Club slips!
For more information and reservations, please contact: Kim Green (727) 898-4639 x203 [email protected]
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- John & Marguerite Timmel – Irish Ayes – 37 clubs. Tampa Yacht & Country Club
- Jeff & Anne Peltier aboard Time Flies 1575 miles, Isles Yacht Club
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- Jack & Ann Fisher – Dancing Barefoot – 7 clubs – 333 miles Marathon Yacht Club
- S. Lee Bowden & Stuart Tilt – Wayward Kraken – 7 clubs 549 miles Vero Beach Yacht Club
- Jim Stanley & Karen Jarrett – Vigilant – 7 clubs – 549 miles Vero Beach Yacht Club
- St. Petersburg Yacht club – Paul & Julie Murray – Out of the Blue – 28 clubs – 1224 miles
- St. Petersburg Yacht Club – Garry & Pam Haas – Miss Starr – 14 clubs – 1179 miles)
- St. Petersburg Yacht club – Al Torres & Jennifer Kirk – Boa Vida – 14 clubs – 634 miles
- St. Petersburg Yacht club – Kevin & Susan Cross – C Breeze – 13 clubs – 533 miles
- St. Petersburg Yacht club – Jack Fitzpatrick – The Next Chapter – 13 clubs – 543 miles
- St. Petersburg Yacht club – Rob & Michelle Mathes – Talos – 13 clubs
- Isles Yacht Club – Robert & June Presser Toothaker – Bobbin-Along 14 clubs – 527 miles
- Isles Yacht Club – Duane & Diane Ising – Diva Di – 13 clubs – 627 miles
- Isles Yacht club – Gene & Sue Fuller – Yorkshire Rose – 13 clubs – 417 miles
- Tarpon Springs Yacht Club – Randy Mabry & Myra Madden – Anticipation VI – 13 clubs 985 miles
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Regattas Address: 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Phone: 727-822-3873 Pass-a-Grille 727-360-1646
Waterfront Encompassing over 120 wet slips across three full-service marinas, an internationally acclaimed youth racing team, and one of the most active sailing facilities in the country, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club's waterfront is truly one of a kind. Take a few moments to learn about our various properties below.
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Situated in a bustling arts community on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been a part of the sailing community for over 100 years.
Reciprocal Clubs- The St Petersburg Yacht Club is proud to offer reciprocal agreements with yacht clubs around the world whose mission, vision, operations, and facilities are comparable to our own. Please complete the form below to request visiting the St. Petersburg Yacht Club.
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The St. Petersburg Yacht club has a rich history, and the membership rolls over the past century were literally a Who's Who list within the city. Today, the Yacht club is in the headlines with the news that Club leadership have a tentative goal to replace the current 51,000 sq ft structure with an improved facility to withstand major storms by ...
Our Mission The St. Petersburg Yacht Club provides preeminent yachting and social experiences for members, their families and guests, and honors the Club's rich yachting heritage in a welcoming environment.
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11 Central Ave.St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Enjoy your special occasion in this elegant setting, with breathtaking water views of Tampa Bay combined with ambiance, gourmet cooking, and impeccable service. Select from one of our beautiful banquet rooms to host your event, party, wedding, or other special occasion.
St. Petersburg Yacht Club (727) 822-3873 | Website 11 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | Directions See all 6 » Add Photo Hours: Tue-Thu: 7:00 am - 12:00 am / Fri: 7:00 am - 2:00 am / Sat: 9:00 am - 2:00 am / Sun: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm / Update Hours Tags: boat, harbor / marina, monument / landmark, non-profit organization, ocean, suncoast tiger bay, venues & event spaces, water, Downtown ...
Ocean Reef Club is a private club community in Key Largo, Florida featuring championship golf, world-class marina, private airport, fine dining, medical center and more.
Come enjoy the spectacular Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Yacht Club during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding! By anchoring in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Yacht Club, an exclusive, members only area, located on private floating docks at Turns 10 & 11, you and your guests will experience unprecedented access ...
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club offers something to entice every member of the family every day. With two clubhouses, three marinas, full service catering, a fleet of sailboats, live entertainment weekly and a long list of programs and events. Full/Active (single/dual); Non-Resident; Intermediate (ages 34 and under) and Pass-a-Grille only.
St Petersburg Yacht Club, St Petersburg, FL, United States Marina. Find marina reviews, phone number, boat and yacht docks, slips, and moorings for rent at St Petersburg Yacht Club.
2023 West Coast. St. Petersburg Yacht club - Al Torres & Jennifer Kirk -. St. Petersburg Yacht club - Rob & Michelle Mathes -. Isles Yacht Club - Robert & June Presser Toothaker -. Tarpon Springs Yacht Club - Randy Mabry & Myra Madden -.
2,752 Followers, 151 Following, 1,486 Posts - St. Petersburg Yacht Club (@stpetersburgyachtclub) on Instagram: "Rich in history and tradition, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the United States established in 1909."
Additional Worlds Information. Competitors are welcomed to join us beginning October 2 for pre-event practice and storage. Storage will be $50 a day ($350 a week) and will be limited. There is no regatta vehicle parking available at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club or Sailing Center. A map with our recommended parking locations can be found by.
Yacht Club Estates is the premier waterfront community of St. Petersburg, Florida. We are an active, family-oriented neighborhood on the Intercoastal Waterway, located next to the Treasure Island Bridge. We have 368 single family homes, of which 95% are on waterfront lots.
Regattas Yachting activities are a major focus for the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. The Club coordinates and hosts numerous events annually, including numerous national and international regattas.