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For over 90 years, the Balboa Yacht Club has served to encourage yacht racing and cruising, promoted the science of seamanship and navigation and provided a beautiful clubhouse and marina for the educational, recreational and social use of its members, families and guests.

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Access to this recently renovated club with stunning harbor views is an exclusive opportunity to select groups. Please contact your Visit Newport Beach representative for opportunities with this private venue.

Established in 1922, our newly renovated clubhouse and outdoor flag deck have evolved into one of southern California’s most prestigious yachting organizations. We are a premiere location with the best views of the harbor, a true hidden gem in Corona Del Mar. Whether you are planning a small affair for 50 or a grand celebration for 200 or more with our professional staff and Executive Chef your event will be flawless.

MODEL ROOM (Capacity: 40)

Cozy room that can accommodate 40 guests with an adjoining outdoor deck overlooking the water. This 500 square feet room with models on the wall and a fireplace in the room is a perfect setting for your next event. $500 Facility Fee and Food and Beverage Minimums Apply.

COMMODORE’S GALLERY (Capacity: 50)

Located on the third level of the clubhouse with breathtaking views of the harbor this 900 square foot room can accommodate up to 60 guests and is a member favorite. $750 Facility Fee and Food and Beverage Minimums Apply.

BAYVIEW ROOM (Capacity: 200)

A beautiful room with an outdoor patio is the largest indoor space the clubhouse has to offer. This 4,000 square foot room can accommodate 150-200 guests depending on the floor plan. The room offers panoramic views of the harbor for your next event. $3,000 Facility Fee and Food and Beverage Minimums Apply.

FLAG DECK (Capacity: 250)

All outdoor flag deck is the perfect way to impress your guests. With a grass area for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to dining under the stars. This all-outdoor space can accommodate 100-250 guests. Truly the best views of the harbor. $2,000 Facility Fee and Food and Beverage Minimums Apply.

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100 years, countless memories for the Balboa Yacht Club

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The Balboa Yacht Club kicked off its centennial Saturday night during its annual installation of new officers and end-of-year meeting, with 200 members enjoying dinner and fireworks at what Centennial Committee chair Stacie Brandt said would be the first of many upcoming celebrations.

“We have all-year events,” said Brandt. “There’s a lunch in March, a ball in April and a regatta in August.”

According to Brandt, a group of men from the Newport Harbor Yacht Club who wanted to focus more on small-boat sailing in 1922 founded the Southland Sailing Club, which became the Balboa Yacht Club in 1928.

With its prime location near the entrance to the Newport Harbor on Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar, the club sits directly across the water from the second clubhouse on Little Balboa Island. “They found a beach cottage on the [Balboa] Peninsula, which was their first clubhouse,” said Brandt. “Their second clubhouse, between 1926 and 1941, was on the [southeast] tip of Little Balboa Island until their lease ran out, and they built the current club in 1941.”

Many of the attendees at the event had positive things to say about their club memberships, some of which extend back decades.

Russell Miller, who had worked at Balboa Yacht Club as the food and beverage manager from 2008 until 2014, said he felt lucky to come back as the club’s general manager in 2019.

“It is immensely satisfying to me that I get to celebrate the club’s centennial year with the people who, outside of my family, mean the most to me in my life,” said Miller. “BYC is truly an exceptional club filled with exceptional people.”

Morrie Kirk, who has been boating since he was 3 years old and has been an active member of the club since 1969, is the senior staff commodore and oldest staff commodore. He was commodore in 1977.

“The biggest change is in the city and how much it’s grown,” said Kirk. “The club is very much the same, we’re a boating club, friendly, family-oriented club, same location since 1941.”

Kirk explained that the club was originally all sailing, and today there are more powerboats than sailboats. The current membership of 600 has changed over the years due to attrition, but the club still has 50 members who joined the club more than 50 years ago.

On Saturday, Kirk was selected by the incoming commodore, Paul Blank, to be the “installing officer” to relieve the current board of responsibilities and introduce the new commodore.

“I chose him because he’s a great man, a good friend, has contributed greatly to BYC through several decades and has the most seniority among the staff commodores,” Blank said.

Blank, a Corona del Mar resident and the Newport Harbormaster, has been a member of the club for 37 years. “The location is excellent, friendship built from shared passion on the water activities that I have not found at other clubs,” he said. “The camaraderie, support, improved seamanship, adventures near and far, small and large, all trying to make each other better.”

While boating innovation has changed over the last 100 years, the shared passion for water activities among members remains consistent.

Blank has seen changes in manufactured-boating styles and opportunities for boating innovation, such as speed and vessel foiling, like hydrofoil sailboats flying out of water. “Boating has changed, style, availability and increased variety,” said Blank. “What has remained consistent is the passion for getting out on the water no matter what the vessel is.”

A burnished wood plaque from 1926 that hangs today over the present club’s dining room fireplace reflects that attitude. The first commodore, Isaac B. Potter, originally donated the plaque, which includes a quote from 20th U.S. President James A. Garfield that calls for gutsiness, courage and determination to meet danger or difficulty: “A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.”

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Founded in 1922, the Balboa Yacht Club is one of the oldest clubs on the Pacific Coast. The Club, with its beautiful setting in Newport Harbor, is widely recognized as one of the premier yachting facilities on the West Coast. It operates a year-round facility including a full-service restaurant and bar, marina and a Catalina Island facility. The Club has a very active junior sailing program, and all members are committed to the Corinthian traditions of yachting

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Balboa Yacht Club Celebrates Centennial Year

NEWPORT BEACH一 The Balboa Yacht Club holds to the motto “A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck,” a saying that has followed the club from its beginning on the Balboa Peninsula in 1922. BYC will celebrate 100 years in 2022 and kicked off celebrations on Dec. 4 with their annual officer installation and year-end meeting; members met for dinner and fireworks. BYC was founded in 1922, originally named the Southland Sailing Club; the club was created by a small group of sailors interested in founding an active sailing organization focused on family sailing. The club started as a small wooden structure on Balboa Peninsula and moved to a new clubhouse on the southeast corner of Little Balboa Island in 1926, according to the BYC website. In 1928 the club underwent a name change. In 1941 the lease on the second clubhouse ran out, and the current clubhouse was built on Bayside Drive. In 1957 the club signed a lease with the Catalina Island Company, which gave them an outstation site at Whites Cove, west of Avalon. Club members got to work and took on various projects, including landscaping, plumbing, and cement work, to create another facility on the island.  Over the years, the club has continued to grow, adding regattas and cruises to club events. Most recently, the club hosted the 54th Annual Governor’s Cup in July of this year. The club is planning on several more events throughout the year to mark the centennial anniversary. To learn more about BYC, see their website at https://www.balboayachtclub.com/Home .

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The top 50 most exclusive yacht clubs in the world honored with platinum status.

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The rich and famous are not merely looking for the best place to anchor their yachts; they are also seeking out exclusive memberships in stunning destinations, all offering luxury amenities and, of course, bragging rights. These exclusive yachting clubs with often outrageous initiation fees, provide luxurious clubhouses, and provide accommodations for yachties who want to get their land legs. Most of them provide high-end concierge service to its members as well as Michelin-star quality restaurants and more.

Yacht Clubs have been recognized in the Platinum Clubs of America elections for more than 20 years. According to the Platinum Club, “Recognition in the following categories is important in the selection of Platinum status; Tradition, history, and heritage, a respected membership, excellence in amenities, exceptional service, adapting to changing times, and overall experience.

I spoke with the President of Club Leaders Forum, David V. Smith, about the selection, and he says, “we created an alphabetical selection this time as opposed to by rank because we felt that it was challenging to compare a yacht club in Ireland with a yacht club in Singapore, as amenities, location and facilities do vary quite a lot. The yachting and boating world is a different and unique culture, typically a little more relaxed and not as formal as country clubs and golf clubs. However, many of the world’s finest yacht clubs have wonderful history and traditions, with a great sense of camaraderie among their members. Certain yacht clubs were selected by the Panel not necessarily for their facilities and amenities but in their recognition of hosting world class sailing regattas and events.”  

Here are the top 50 most exclusive yacht clubs worldwide being awarded the ultimate Platinum Status for 2021.

Annapolis Yacht Club

Surrounding the Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis, the Club boasts over 75 wet slips and dry dockage. The club began in 1886 as an informal canoe club, and today has 1600 regular members active in social, racing, and cruising programs.

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Beach Point Club

Beach Point Club is a member-owned, family-oriented private club. The elegant and spacious clubhouse was built in the 1890s by an industrialist as a private home. In 1925 the property was purchased by the founding members with the purpose of establishing a club on the water. The club now has more than 600 members with a full service marina.

Chicago Yacht Club

Founded in 1875, Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. The Club is home to more than 1,400 members, including a winning America’s Cup skipper, and Olympic medalists.

The stunning Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Grosse Pointe offers a 261-slip certified Clean Marina, state-of-the-art Marine Activity Center, newly renovated Bowling Recreation Center and Family Recreation Center, new Fitness Center, and Olympic-sized pool. The 75,000-square-foot Clubhouse features Italian Renaissance architecture and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2015. Initiation fees can go as high as $12,500 with $650 monthly dues

Larchmont Yacht Club

Located in Westchester County, New York, the Club has been in existence since 1880 when it was purchased by Benjamin A. Carver, a railroad magnate. The original Carver residence was much smaller than the present clubhouse – the east and west wings were added following the purchase. The Junior Clubhouse was the Carver stable: the basement was the cow barn, while the first floor housed the horses.

Lauderdale Yacht Club

Founded in 1938, Lauderdale Yacht Club is invitation only and host to 65 dock slips that wrap around the marina. The club is also home to one of the most elite junior sailing programs in the nation.

Naples Yacht Club

Founded in 1947 and situated on Naples Bay, the Club has the proud distinction of being the city’s first and oldest private club and its marina has 75 concrete floating docks. Membership has grown from three founding yachtsmen to over 530.

Newport Harbor Yacht Club

Established in 1916, the club is located on the Balboa peninsula in Southern California. A newly remodeled clubhouse was also created to replace the original building. Initiation fees range upwards of $20,000

Palm Beach Yacht Club

Palm Bea ch Yacht Club

Founded in 1890, the marina has 45 slips to accommodate boats up to 150 feet. All annual dockage contracts (from $1 per foot per day), include a membership to the prestigious Yacht Club.

Pelican Isle Y acht Club

With 190 wet slips and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, the club can accommodate vessels up to 55 feet. Equity social membership is by invitation only with an initiation fee as high as $15,000, and annual dues at $5,500.

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Founded in 1959, the club has been part of the Boca Raton landscape for over 50 years with membership by invitation only. The state-of-the-art Marina boasts a TimberTech floating dock system, accommodating vessels up to 130 feet. 

Sailfish Club of Florida

The Sailfish Club of Florida was built in the early 1900s. It is the oldest continuously operating private club in the town of Palm Beach.

San Diego Yacht Club

In June of 1886 a group of local boating enthusiasts joined together to found what has become this cornerstone yacht club. The racing history of SDYC is as significant as the history of its location. Several members were winning races all over the country in the early to mid-20th century, however, SDYC reached a turning point starting in the 1980s when Dennis Conner won the America’s Cup. In the early 1980s, Dennis Conner won the cup once and then lost it the next time to New York Yacht Club. In 1987, Dennis won again on behalf of San Diego Yacht Club. The America’s Cup was won a third time by SDYC in 1992 by Bill Koch on the yacht,  America .

With 600 wet slips and 100 dry slips, initiation fee is upwards of $24,000 plus $200 monthly dues.

Aerial view of the San Francisco Yacht Club

San Francisco Yacht Club

In the summer of 1869, a group of active, local yachtsmen formed the San Francisco Yacht Club. The oldest yacht club on the Pacific Coast, it’s one of the most elegant and exclusive yacht clubs in the U.S. The harbor consists of 190 berths and 50 dry-storage spaces, as well as a large youth sailing dock. Membership is by sponsor referral only.

Sarasota Yacht Club

Saraso ta Yacht Club

Sarasota Yacht Club was organized in the summer of 1907 and located on the north end of Siesta Key. Facilities include a 110-slip marina, fitness center, heated pool, two indoor bars, a pool bar, multiple meeting rooms, a grand dining room, waterside terrace, and lunch dock. Membership is by invitation only.

Savannah Yacht Club

The Savannah Yacht Club was originally organized on June 14, 1869. The private, members only club is by invitation only with only 1,000 members. Amenities include a figure 8 pool, an Olympic size swimming pool, as well as floating docks.

St. Francis Yacht Club

This club was founded in 1927 when the members of the San Francisco Yacht Club decided to move their clubhouse out of San Francisco to Belvedere, California. The 2,300 member club is considered to be the most prestigious yacht club in the western U.S. and has hosted over 40 regattas on San Francisco Bay. The Mediterranean Revival-style clubhouse is in close proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoys views from the Bridge to Alcatraz Island and beyond.

Tampa Yacht & Country Club

Founded in 1904 as a place to race sailboats, ride and show horses, the marina now holds 31 covered slips and 50 open slips. Membership is sponsored and by invitation only.

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Circolo Canottieri Aniene

Circolo degli Esteri

Compagnia della Vela

Playing host to 10 prestigious regattas this year, including the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the Yacht Club Costa Smerelda has been tied to the Italian Sailing Federation since the 1960s. Offering a wellness center and spa, the clubhouse overlooks the Marina and the Italian coast. The club has a panoramic pool terrace, al fresco dining, and a member’s lounge and bar. There are also 24 residential suites, including the popular Presidential suite that opened in 2016.

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Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron

Royal Perth Yacht Club

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Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Raffles Marina

Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

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Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has its marina close to the bustling Front Street at the heart of the historic city of Hamilton. It began as a meeting place for British military officers and Bermudian sailing enthusiasts.

Membership in the club extends to over 850 resident and non-resident members. The 130 berth marina has a full-service staff and can accommodate vessels of up to 150 feet in length.

Nassau Yacht Club

Royal Bombay Yacht Club

Royal Canadian Yacht Club

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in the world.

Royal Cork Yacht Club

Sometime in the early 1600s, sailing for private pleasure started to to become popular in the Netherlands. Later that century, during the Cromwellian years, King Charles II of England was in exile in the Netherlands and while there he became aware of this new and exciting pastime. According to Royal Cork Yacht Club, “By 1720, interest in the sport had progressed so much that his great-grandson, the 26 year old William O’Brien, the 9th Lord Inchiquin, and five of his friends got together to formalize their activities and in so doing established ” The Water Club of the Harbour of Cork.”

This club is known today as the Royal Cork Yacht Club and it is the oldest yacht club in the world. It was originally located on Haulbowline Island before moving to the town of Cobh and finally establisged in it's current location in Crosshaven.

Royal Irish Yacht Club

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Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

Royal Southern Yacht Club

Royal Thames Yacht Club

The Royal Thames Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the world, founded in 1775. The exclusive Knightsbridge Clubhouse has two bars, an acclaimed restaurant, and accommodations for those staying overnight. Anyone looking to join must be recommended by current members.

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Monaco Yacht Club

Yacht Club de Monaco

Founded by Prince Rainier III in 1953, the Yacht Club De Monaco is a prestigious club that holds a unique position on the international yachting scene with more than 1600 members drawn from 66 nationalities.

The reigning Club President since 1984 has been His Royal Highness, Prince Sovereign Albert II, and a suitably formal dress code for day and evening wear is enforced at all times. Membership is limited and very, very exclusive: prospective candidates must submit an application form to the club committee and be introduced by two sponsors, both of whom must be existing members. The successful applicant will be welcomed with an ice-breaking cocktail party and gala dinner in their honor.

The futuristic clubhouse was redesigned in 2013 and overlooks Port Hercules, it offers up very popular cocktail bar and Mediterranean restaurant.

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The Legacy of Ullman Sails

Ullman Sails has a rich and diverse legacy in custom sail design and sail manufacturing dating back over 50 years. Ullman Sails is an international company, located in 25 countries with 75 locations worldwide that benefit from the collaboration of skilled sail designers, experienced sailmakers and decorated sailors. Our group is founded on a rich and diverse heritage of sailmaking . The company is focused on sharing our passion for sailing by providing our customers with quality sails delivered with attentive and knowledgeable customer service.

History of Ullman Sails

The sail loft was a small 37m2 office space with a single sewing machine. The first sails bearing his blue and red logo were made for a popular local dinghy, the Lido 14, and the sails won their first race.

Image: David learned how to make sails for five years prior to founding Ullman Sails at the local Baxter an d Cicero loft. Even at the very beginning of his career, David’s success on the water was the best promotion for his sails as seen in this advertisement from 1965. 

Image: Corona Del Mar in the late 1960s was simply a small, quiet coastal town, mostly viewed as a place people could retreat from Los Angeles. In the bottom right you can see part of Balboa Yacht Club where Dave has been a member his entire adult life.

Image: Lido 14 # 2787, likely built in 1967. The class, which started in 1958 (produced by W D Schock Performance Sailboats), was immediately popular. By 1969 over 3,500 boats had been produced – mostly for racers and cruisers in Southern California. The Lido 14 class remains popular today with over 60 teams competing in the 2016 Class Championships.

We think the photo shown here is of David Ullman.  The Lido 14 and Sabot are a major part of Southern California sailing heritage.

Image: Lido 14s powering downwind in a local regatta in Newport Beach, California. Ullman Sails’ dominance in the Lido 14 has continued for decades with teams using Ullman Sails winning the majority of the class’s National Championships over the last 50 years – including 2016’s winner Bruce Golison.

Year 4, 1971: David Ullman continued to dominate the local Southern California dinghy sailing circuit, winning the Lido 14 National Championship for the third year in a row and taking his second Senior Sabot National Championship in three years. The two victories brought his National Championship titles to five at the age of 25.

At this time Dave was starting to look for sailing outside of Southern California, he just had to find the right class…

Image: David around this time ( date not available) rocking his classic mustache.

However, David Ullman would not stop there. In 1972 Dave set his sights on the 470 Class. The 470 fit David’s size and mentality – it was small and the highest performance boat at the time. It was not that expensive and had the best competition in the world. He would go on to start his first Olympic Campaign in the class.

Image: David Ullman practising in the 470 class in Long Beach, California – the site of much of David’s sail testing for the 470 and other one design classes.

Image: David Ullman sailing in the Snipe class around this time.

Jeff’s sailing resume was strong before joining Ullman Sails and has only grown since. Jeff won the 1981 Snipe World Championships, two Snipe North American Championships, a Finn North Americans, and has a Sabot National Championship title to his name. Jeff has also taken second place at nine Snipe National Championships. You can still find Jeff at the Ullman Sails Newport Beach loft building sails today.

Image: Jeff sailing a Lido 14 in a regatta on Mission Bay in San Diego, California

Ima ge: David and Jeff at the medal ceremony after the 1975 Pan Am games.

Image: David Ullman and Tom Linskey in the 1970s

Image: David Ullman at a 470 event rocking a classic Helly Hansen spray top

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Image: David Ullman and Tom Linskey powering downwind in the 470 with Tom on the trapeze.

‘Hannaho’ (the first Santa Cruz 50 with a full Ullman Sails inventory) would be first to finish in the Santa Cruz 50 class that year’s Transpacific Yacht Race and second on corrected time by 4 seconds.

Image: Marcos Soares’ sail loft in Brazil featured a green and yellow logo.

Year 15 and 16 – 1982-1983 : In 1982 David Ullman wins his eighth Lido 14 National Championship, and in the following year he would compete in the Admiral’s Cup again, this time providing Ullman Sails for and sailing ‘Shenandoah’.  David would again place as the top American boat at the event.

Image: David would sometimes take notes on panel sizes and lengths on the sail itself, only signing it off once it was approved to go to the customer – this sail, a Lido 14 was approved January 21, 1983.

Image: Ian Southworth, Founder of Ullman Sails UK, skippering in the 470 in the 1980s. –

In 1986 David Ullman pens the famous article ” ‘Get the Pros Out of Racing” in Sailing World which is a debate that may be even more relevant today than ever before. You can read the full article here:  https://cdn.sailingscuttlebutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ullman1986.pdf.pdf

Image: One of David Ullman’s first big-boat projects, Peter Tong’s Santa Cruz 70 ‘Blondie’

Image: David Ullman and team sailing ‘Blue Yankee’ during the 1987 Admiral’s Cup_ –

Image: The first suit of Ullman Sails by Peter Hoeg in Ullman Sails Norway for a Beneteau First Class 8 in 1990

Image: Giorgio Zuccoli immediately after the finish of the 2000 Melges 24 World Championship win

In addition to the Olympic medals, between 1991 and 1992, Ullman Sails helps power World Championship titles in at least five classes including the Contender, Flying Dutchman, Men and Woman’s 470, and the Tornado.

Image: A painting given to David Ullman by one of his customers – the portrait still hangs at the loft at Ullman Sails Newport Beach today.

Image: The San Diego Yacht Club Lipton Cup Trophy – which carries David Ullman and Balboa Yacht Club’s names six times consecutively from 1992 to 1997.

Image: Bruce Hollis sailing a Beneteau First 44.7 ‘Moololabah’ in Sydney, Australia.

Image: David Ullman receiving his Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award.

During this time, with Olympic sailing behind him, David was looking for the next opportunity to push his sailing…

Image: David Ullman, Steve Shaw, and Pease Glaser at Acura KWRW.  Note David’s classic old-school laptop.  David used this and other computers for three-dimensional sail design.

Image: ‘America True’ (USA) match racing ‘Nippon Challenge’ (JPN) in the lead up to the 2000 Louis Vuitton Cup.

In the Louis Vuitton Cup ‘America True’ performed quite successfully – ranking third out of eleven in the round-robin series of the Louis Vuitton Cup. The team was eventually eliminated in the knock-out series.  ‘Prada Challenge’ would win the Louis Vuitton Cup, but ultimately lose to Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup.

Image: Paul Foerster and Robert Merric preparing for the 2000 Olympics.

Image: David Ullman and the BMW Oracle team lost their keel in Hauraki Gulf while training for the America’s Cup in the year before the challenge would be tested.

‘BMW Oracle’ would have a highly successful challenge attempt – making it to the finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup only to lose to ‘Alinghi’ who would go on to win the cup.

Image: David Ullman skippering a Melges 24 in a major event around this time. Anyone who gets to know David eventually learns of his good luck habits – red spray gear is a must for David.

Image: Charlie Ogletree and John Lovell competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games again with Ullman Sails.  In the 2008 event Ogletree and Lovell rolled the dice on a spinnaker nicknamed “Chupacabra” that could be used both upwind and downwind (as shown here).

Image: David Ullman skippering the Melges 24 at the 2007 Worlds with the Pegasus team featuring the classic Ullman Sails Big Foot Spinnaker.

Image: Ullman Sails powered J/80 team ‘RAF Team Spitfire’ racing in the 2011 UK National Championships.  ‘RAF Team Spitfire’, which now sails a J/70 powered by Ullman Sails, promotes the good work of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund – a charity that offers serving and former RAF personnel in need.

Year 42 – 2009 : Ullman Sails expands their footprint into Sweden and Seattle. In the same year a new full service sail loft joins the group at Whitsundays in northeastern Australia while new dealers come onboard down under, making the Ullman Sails group the largest network of sail lofts in Australia!

Big wins include a 1st in the IRC B Division of the Rolex Big Boat Series for Tanton 73 “Velos” and a 1st Place at the Italian Platu 25 World Championships Team Vilagarcia sporting a 100% Ullman inventory.

Image: Flip Weihrheim (Ullman Sails Rochester), Max Skelley (Ullman Skelley Sails) and Greg Koski (Ullman Sails Cleveland) take first place at the J22 North American Championships.

Ullman Sails welcomes on board a new sail loft in South Russia while dealers are welcomed on board in North Carolina, Columbia and Arizona. New owners are also welcomed at Ullman Sails Denmark and Ullman Sails UK also opens up a brand new one design loft.

Exciting Ullman Sails results included a 1st on the line, 1st in class and 1st overall for yacht Horizon at the 2010 Pacific Cup with full Ullman inventory, a 1st Place Overall for G-Force 1400 BulletProof at the 2010 Multihull Rendezvous and a 2nd Place Overall for yacht WTF at the 2010 Melges 24 North Americans.

Image: A 1st place overall for customer Don Wilson on Convexity and the 2010 J105 North Americans where Ullman customers won 6 of the top 10 spots.

Year 44 – 2011 :

A new Ullman Sails loft is opened in Turkey, as well as in Lorient, France as others survive horrific storms in Japan, Trieste and Virgina. Ullman Sails Norway enjoys a complete renovation and the process begins to open an innovative FibrePath membrane production facility dedicated to Ullman Sails. We get our very own Facebook account, joining the then fledgling world of social media.

Image: Niels Flohr of Ullman Sails Sweden competing on his Bavaria 32 in the Tjörn Runt – a race around the island of Tjörn off the west coast of Sweden. Niels says: “I’m doing all I can to promote and sell sails. A few times during the Tjorn Runt, I climbed up the mast to spot who needed new sails and shouted ‘BUY SOME ULLMAN SAILS!!’”

Year 45 – 2012 :

Ullman Sails France Atlantique joins the team while a new dealer is welcomed in Lake Balaton, Hungary. New 18 Foot Skiff sails are designed by Bruce Hollis from Ullman Sails Sydney, Jerry Latell and his team at Ullman Sails Virginia create new traditional sails for the USCGC Eagle and designing and developing of a new Ullman Sails J/80 kite gets underway.

Image: Ullman Sails enjoys some great visibility on the racecourse of the 2012 Congressional Cup Match Race in Long Beach, California.

Year 46 – 2013 :

In racing results Ullman Sails dominates at the The El Toro Class North American Championships with 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6 th placings in the senior class and a 1st in the junior fleet. Ullman Sails also powers the Italian team of Marco and Ilaria Rochelli who were crowned the 2013 Italian Junior Snipe National Champions. Other wins from Ullman Sails teams are seen at the 2013 Cal 20 Class Championships in Long Beach, California and the U20 North American Class Champions.

Image: Ullman Sails dedicates focus to dominating the J70 class in 2013 and is the spinnaker of choice. These efforts are rewarded with fantastic results in a number of regattas this year.

Year 47 – 2014 :

The Ullman Sails International loft owners meeting is held in Cape Town so that all loft owners can view the impressive manufacturing facility of Ullman Sails South Africa . With 25 lofts and over 60 people in attendance it was the biggest meeting of the group ever held.

Image: Ullman Sails introduces The Phantom Series – the latest in the Ullman Sails FiberPath product line. The new dark grey FiberPath sail used a pigmented adhesive between the panels of film that gave the sail a matte finish that reduces glare for an easier trimming experience.

Year 48 – 2015 :

In 2015, new Ullman Sails lofts are welcomed on board in Annapolis and Detroit, Brad Stephens joins the group as head of technical development and Ullman Sails is selected for the latest Southern Wind project – a 102ft super yacht!

Image: Ullman Sails helps power J/70 World Champions and the J/70 Corinthian World Champions at the 2015 J/70 World Championships in La Rochelle, France. The event saw 78 competitors sail 10 races in a wide range of conditions over 5 days.

Year 49 – 2016 :

2016 starts off with a bang with Paul Clitheroe and the crew of the TP52 ‘Balance’ putting Ullman Sails in the spotlight with their tremendous victory in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Also in 2016, Ullman Sails welcomes a new dealer with Ullman Sails Chicago and announces the opening of its newest location in Puerto Vallarta.

Ullman Sails continue to achieve impressive results from 9 countries on 5 continents, including claiming the Australia Sports Boat National Championships, powering first place at the 505 Australia National Champs and wins at the 2016 J/70 North American Championships.

Image: The TP52 ‘Balance’ on its way to the finish of the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Photo Credit Rolex/Stefano Gattini

Ullman Sails also announces the release of their expedition series and in race results, Ullman powers the J120 leaders at San Diego NOOD and loft owner Bojan Grego wins the Snipe Croatian Nationals.

Image: The crew of the Ullman Challenge – a team determined to follow their dream, showing extreme perseverance and courage to overcome exceptional challenges.

Year 51 – 2018:

Ullman Sails also welcomes new licensees in China and Canada and new dealers in Italy and France to their growing international network.

Image: Yacht Pendragon VI just popping her bow out to scoop up line honours in the 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar with a full set of Ullman Sails!

Business Details

Gary Davidson

949-673-3515

[email protected]; [email protected]

1801 Bayside Dr,Corona Del Mar,CA,92625,United States

Business name : Balboa Yacht Club

In 1922, when Newport Harbor was more shoals and sandbars than open water, the Southland Sailing Club, soon renamed the Balboa Yacht Club, was formed by a small group of sailors wanting an active organization with an emphasis on family sailing. From its beginnings in a small wooden structure on open, sandy Balboa Peninsula, BYC has evolved to become one of southern California’s most prestigious yachting organizations. In 1926 the Club moved to a new clubhouse on the southeast corner of Little Balboa Island, a stone’s throw from its present location on Bayside Drive. Over the fireplace hung a burnished wood plaque bearing the Club’s motto, “A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.” Originally donated by the first commodore, Isaac B. Potter, the plaque hangs today over the present Club’s dining room fireplace.

The Newport Harbor of the past began to change as dredging began in 1935, and the following year the harbor we know today was officially opened for navigation. Balboa Yacht Club, with it’s prime location near the harbor entrance, now had a convenient, protected anchorage for its growing fleet.

BYC signed a lease with the Catalina Island Company in 1957 giving them an outstation site at Whites Cove west of Avalon. Thanks to members’ untold hours of hard work, from cement work to landscaping, from plumbing and wiring to carpentry and painting, this facility is now a treasured getaway site for members to enjoy. The Clubhouse and facilities on Bayside drive have evolved over their half-century of use to meet the changing yachting needs of the membership and to provide a comfortable environment for a wide variety of social activities. A detailed history of Balboa Yacht Club includes a litany of its members’ successes in some of yachting’s most highly acclaimed competitions. Its cruisers have ranged worldwide in their boats. In fact, Baja California and the coast of mainland Mexico are as familiar to many of the members as the coves of Catalina.

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• Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series
• Navicap Challenge Elena Sivoldaeva Trophy
• Palermo – Montecarlo
• Primo Cup – Trophée UBS
• Smeralda 888 Championship
• Trophée Virginie Hériot
• YCM Awards – Trophée UBS
• MONACO OCEAN WEEK
• Members’ cocktail
• Business Symposium
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A Club at the service of the Principality's international influence

An allied member of the Yacht Club de France, the Yacht Club de Monaco is also twinned with 15 prestigious clubs and maintains reciprocal agreements with 67 others all over the world.

Twinned Clubs

Reciprocal clubs.

Twinning between clubs enables:

– The development of sporting activities between clubs, with all members being able to participate freely under equal conditions

– Free access for society members of the twinned clubs to the premises, restaurant and lounges and services on offer on presentation of their membership card

– Access to the boutiques in both clubs

– Exchanges between the two clubs Sailing Schools, including competitions and coaches.

– Any active member of a club who takes up residence in the country of a twinned club is obliged to change affiliation to that club after six months residence and to conform to the statutes of the club concerned.

In addition to twinning agreements, the Yacht Club de Monaco has also established privileged relations with about 67  yacht clubs all over the world. These reciprocal agreements allow YCM society members to call into these clubs and have free access to the clubhouse on presentation of their membership card and letter of recommendation from their Club.

A club with a role to play in the Principality’s international standing

Cercle de l’union inter-allié.

Allied member of Yacht Club de France and affiliated to the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée, Yacht Club de Monaco is also twinned with 15 prestigious clubs brought together within this international network.

To visit another Yacht Club

May we remind you that if you wish to visit any of our twinned or reciprocal clubs we would be grateful if you could advise our Foreign Clubs team beforehand, so that the club in question can be contacted and an official introductory letter addressed to them. Please send an email to [email protected] with the name of the club you wish to visit and the dates when you will be in their area. We thank you, as members of an exclusive and private Clubhouse, for your understanding and wish you all a very happy holiday.

1867 - Paris, France www.ycf-club.fr

RCN Barcelona

1879 - Espagne www.rcnb.com

1872 - Suisse www.nautique.ch

YC Italiano

1879 - Italie www.yachtclubitaliano.it

YC Costa Smeralda

1967 - Italie www.yccs.it

1830 - Suède www.ksss.se

Singapore YC

1826, Singapour www.rsyc.org.sg

1933 - Piraeus, Grèce www.ycg.gr

Circolo Vela Sicilia

1933 - Siciles www.circolodellavela.it

YC Rio de Janeiro

1920 - Brésil www.icrj.com.br

Iate Clube Santos

1947 - Brésil www.icsantos.com.br

YC Argentino

1883 - Buenos Aires, Argentine www.yca.org.ar

YC Punta del Este

1924 - Uruguay www.ycpe.org.uy

Royal Cork YC

1720 - Irlande www.royalcork.com

1938 - Portugal www.cncascais.com

KIELER YACHT CLUB

1887 - Allemagne www.kyc.de

Northern America

• 01 | Annapolis Yacht Club, USA
• 02 | Epping Forest Yacht Club, USA
• 03 | Palm Beach Yacht Club, USA
• 04 | Oakland Yacht Club, USA
• 05 | Manhattan Yacht Club, USA
• 06 | Long Beach Yacht Club, USA
• 07 | Embassy Club, USA
• 08 | Balboa Bay Yacht Club, USA
• 09 | Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Canada
• 10 | St Francis Yacht Club, USA
• 11 | Queen City Yacht Club, USA
• 12 | Outrigger Canoe Club Hawaï, USA
• 13 | Ocean Reef Club, USA

South America

• 14 | Iate Clube Rio de Janeiro, Brésil
• 15 | Iate Clube de Santos, Sao Paulo, Brésil
• 16 | Yacht Club Punta del Este, Uruguay
• 17 | Yacht Club Argentino, Argentine
• 18 | Club de Pesca de Cartagena, Colombie
• 19 | Salinas Yacht Club, Equateur
• 20 | Club Nautico Int. Hemingway de la Habana, Cuba
• 21 | Club Náutico de San Juan, Puerto Rico
• 22 | Anguilla Yacht Club

Middle East

• 23 | Dubai International Marine Club
• 24 | Yacht Club de France, France
• 25 | Real Club Nautico de Barcelona, Espagne
• 26 | Société Nautique de Genève, Suisse
• 27 | Yacht Club Italiano, Italie
• 28 | Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Italie
• 29 | Yacht Club Punta Ala, Italie
• 30 | Circolo della Vela Sicilia, Italie
• 31 | Circolo Canottieri Aniene, Italie
• 32 | Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia, Italie
• 33 | Yachting Club San Marino, Italie
• 34 | Yacht Club Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italie
• 35 | Yacht Club Porto Rotondo, Italie
• 36 | Club Nautico di Roma, Italie
• 37 | Circolo della Vela Bari, Italie
• 38 | Circolo della Vela Venezia, Italie
• 39 | Circolo Vela di Torbole, Italie
• 40 | Circolo Nautico e della Vela Argentario, Italie
• 41 | Kungl Svenska Segel Sällskapet, Suède
• 42 | Yacht Club of Greece, Grèce
• 43 | Gstaad Yacht Club, Suisse
• 44 | Club de Mar Marbella, Espagne
• 45 | Bruxelles Royal Yacht Club, Belgique
• 46 | Royal Western Yacht Club, UK
• 47 | Royal Thames Yacht Club, UK
• 48 | Royal Burnham Yacht Club, UK
• 49 | Royal Southern Yacht Club, UK
• 50 | Norddeutscher Regatta Verein, Allemagne
• 51 | Clube Naval de Cascais, Portugal
• 52 | Royal Saint George Yacht Club, Dublin - Irlande
• 53 | Royal Cork Yacht Club, Co. Cork, Irlande
• 54 | Royal Yacht Club of Moscow, Russie
• 55 | St Petersburg Sea Yacht Club, Russie
• 56 | Royal Cape Yacht Club, Afrique du Sud
• 57 | Royal Natal Yacht Club, Afrique du Sud
• 58 | Dar es Salaam Yacht Club, Tanzanie
• 59 | Yacht Club Africa Jade Korba, Tunisie
• 60 | Republic of Singapore Yacht Club,Singapour
• 61 | Changi Sailing Club, Singapour
• 62 | Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
• 63 | Royal Brunei Yacht Club, Borneo
• 64 | Royal Selangor Yacht Club, Malaisie
• 65 | Royal Bombay Yacht Club, Inde
• 66 | Tanglin Club, Singapour
• 67 | Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Nouvelle-Zélande

Cercle de l'Union Interalliée

1917 - 75008 Paris www.union-interalliee.fr

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Phone Number

+377 93 10 63 00

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Dates and Pricing

• BYC Member discount will not apply to: GRANDCHILDREN, NIECES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS, or FRIENDS

What to bring

• Swimming clothes ✓
• Water and snacks ✓
• Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses ✓
• Spare clothes and towel ✓

Program information

Important notes.

Swim Test - first day of your program All summer program participants are required to take and pass a swim test on the first day of the summer program. The swim test will take place in the inside of the main dock both with lifejackets. Please pack a towel and a change of clothes for your sailor on the first day of the program. Awards Banquet   - August 2nd All sailors and families are encouraged to attend the Awards Banquet on Friday, August 2nd at 6:00pm. TICKETS Junior Guards Shuttle There will be a shuttle available for those sailors that participate in Junior Guards. BYC will shuttle sailors to and from the public dock on the Peninsula. $20 a week.

• 8:30am – BYC to fun zone
• 8:40pm – Fun zone to BYC
• 12:10pm - BYC to fun zone
• 12:20pm - Fun zone to BYC
• Under 15 min – No fee (We understand sometimes things happen)
• Over 15min – $15
• Over 30min – $30
• Over 45min – $45
• Over an hour – $60

Progression

Structure .

Double Handed