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Kelowna Yacht Club

Founded in 1945, the Kelowna Yacht Club is located in the heart of Downtown Kelowna. With a new clubhouse built in 2014, the club is situated alongside Okanagan Lake. It is within walking distance from all major tourist attractions including the Delta Grand Hotel and Casino, Prospera Place Arena, the Downtown Boardwalk and many parks and beaches.

• Conference & Meetings

The newly built clubhouse boasts the largest patio in the Okanagan, with stunning lake and mountain views. The Restaurant and Lounge offer an upscale-casual dining experience perfect for celebrating an occasion or enjoying a fireside drink with friends. Five private meeting rooms are available for rent, including a Boardroom and two event spaces with patios overlooking the lake. Guest moorage is available in the Club basin, as well as sailboat, kayak and paddleboard rentals.

• Dress Code No formal dress code applies. Gentlemen patrons of the Members Lounge are not permitted to wear hats while in the Members Lounge.
• Age Restriction Guests under the age of nineteen are welcome to the club, however are not permitted to be in the Members Lounge after 10:00p.m. even when accompanied by an adult.
• Dogs Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not permitted in the Club.
• Smoking The club is non-smoking.

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Additional Charges No additional charges apply for visiting guests.

Parking On-street parking; the Kelowna Library Parkade and Memorial Parkade with access from Ellis Street.

• Tel +1 250 762 3310
• Fax +1 250 763 9960
• Web http://www.kelownayachtclub.com
• Mail [email protected]

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Kelowna Yacht Club

1370 Water Street

Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J1

• (250) 762-3310

Located in the heart of downtown Kelowna, the Kelowna Yacht Club has private meeting spaces that feature full glass walls that open completely to the stunning waterfront views of Okanagan Lake. Crating an unparalleled setting for your entertaining needs! Our amazing waterfront venue, renowned service and exceptional cuisine will create a memorable experience for you and your guests. Book an impressive corporate meeting retreat or host a custom special event. Our versatile banquet rooms and flexible menus will be perfect for your next event! We have the capacity to host events from just a few to as many as 182 depending on the style of event and time of year.

• Wheelchair Accessible

Meeting Facilities

• Largest Room 1848
• Total Sq. Ft. 1848
• Reception Capacity 150
• Theatre Capacity 120
• Banquet Capacity 100
• Number of Rooms 3

Grand Banquet Room

• Total Sq. Ft.: 1848
• Theater Capacity: 120
• Banquet Capacity: 100
• Reception Capacity: 150

Spinnaker Room

• Total Sq. Ft.: 1204
• Theater Capacity: 45
• Banquet Capacity: 64
• Reception Capacity: 80
• Total Sq. Ft.: 644
• Banquet Capacity: 32
• Reception Capacity: 40

Member Lounge

• Banquet Capacity: 180
• Reception Capacity: 350
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Tourism Kelowna would like to thank Westbank First Nation and Okanagan Indian Band for the privilege to live, work, and play on the tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land), that is the unceded and traditional territory of syilx Okanagan peoples, the original stewards of these lands and to whom we give thanks to as our hosts

Kelowna Visitor Centre: 

238 Queensway

Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada

1-800-663-4345

© 2024 Tourism Kelowna

MEMBER LOGIN

• Click on the Member Registration
• Spouses (second member on the account) also add an "A" to the end of your member number in addition to the zeros "0"
• Enter your first name and last name, as they appear on your account statement.

Once you have registered and validated your account you will be asked to create your own User Name and Password. You will only be asked to do this once. PLEASE NOTE: Both Primary and A Members (spouse) can create their own accounts, however, account statements will only be accessable on the Primary Member's account. Make sure a separate email address is used for each account during setup.

See the First Time Users - Detailed Registration Instructions

Enjoy stunning views at West Kelowna's premiere facility

The West Kelowna Yacht Club has great facilities for up to 149 people for meetings, weddings, birthday parties and more. The Club was largely renovated in 2014 with new floors, ceilings, walls, lighting and bar furniture. The Bar was redesigned and now has two serving locations. Information about renting the facility for special events is located here.

The Club is used for regular meetings of the West Kelowna Rotary Association, The Kinsmen Club of Westbank, and Okanagan Business Excellence.

The Clubhouse Includes

• Commercial gas stove
• Large island for food preparation
• Serving window into the dining area
• Serving plates, cups, cutlery, and coffee pot
• The venue seats 149 people with a full outside deck with barbeques and a great view of the marina and lake
• Brand new sound system with outside speakers and a high quality wireless microphone
• Three TVs that can be used to play sports, or one that will play a DVD
• Music from your own CDs or audio source (iPod, iPhone, iPad, MP3 player etc)
• Large windows with a panoramic view of the Okanagan Lake
• Beautiful brand new hardwood flooring and air conditioning
• We offer a fully stocked bar with competitive bar prices
• For an extra cost not included in the venue rental, we offer table cloths, cloth napkins and slip covers
• Plenty of parking, but can still get crowded on those summer weekends

The History

It all started when the Department of Transport built a breakwater in Gellatly Bay for the moorage of pleasure boats for the Westbank area. A local group was required, such as a Yacht Club to take care of the moorage and build a walkway to connect the breakwater to the shore.

In 1962, thirteen enthusiastic boaters gathered to form the Westbank Yacht Club.

Permission was received from the Parks Board to use a small house located in the park directly across the road from the breakwater, for the club house. The members painted the exterior and fixed up the interior a little but the members were not happy with the old house.

On New Years Day in 1965 the M.V. Pendozi sank at the C.N. wharf in Kelowna. It was a clear day, slightly below zero with a strong wind creating waves to wash onto the car deck and turn to ice, weighting the ship lower in the water. The engines had been removed from the engine room but the cooling discharge ports were left open. Water poured in and it quietly sank... read more

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Membership has its benefits.

UPSCALE-CASUAL DINING

Members, you can bring guests at any time

PRIVATE EVENT HOSTING

Beautiful spaces for your special events

SUPERIOR MOORAGE

Secure, central facilities (subject to availability)

SOCIAL EVENTS

Get social with events happening year-round

Meet new people and grow your business networks

PARTNER CLUBS

Special privileges at other clubs, locally and globally

See list of Reciprocal Clubs

Other Membership Benefits:

• 24-hour access to the Clubhouse
• Discounted banquet room rentals
• Discounted rates for sailing programs and rentals
• Opportunity for boating education and volunteering
• Year-round on-the-dock storage for your kayak/paddleboard
• Daily bicycle parking
• Discounted rates on boat rentals

Your member card is full of perks!

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Put it on your tab.

Your membership expenses include a prepaid minimum spend. This provides a convenient way to pay for your dining, apparel or even event tickets!

Questions about our memberships?

Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (250) 762-3310 x 200!

Membership Capacity

The Kelowna Yacht Club is currently accepting applications for Regular, Junior, Intermediate, and Corporate memberships. A waitlist for future moorage is available upon joining for our Regular and Corporate memberships. To start the application process, please complete our Inquiry Form here.

Our highly sought-after Lifestyle Memberships are currently at capacity and applications are only accepted as vacancies of these memberships occur. To receive updates and to be notified when openings occur, please complete our Inquiry Form here.

The ideal membership for you.

• INTERMEDIATE

Get the full club experience.

Regular membership is perfect for the person who has a boat or is wishing to have a boat in the future. This membership also has full clubhouse privileges. Our Regular Members are eligible to add a spouse and their children under the age of 19, hold a moorage slip in our secure facilities, as well as having voting privileges.

One-time Initiation Fee: $11,000 (Can be split into 2 installments)

Annual Dues: *^$1,330

*Includes a $500 prepaid house account (MHA) ^Offering prorated dues for your first membership year, contact us for current rates

Make new connections that last.

You don’t need to be a boater to enjoy the club. Lifestyle memberships are designed for those who want to enjoy the facility, special events, and dining with an amazing view. On-the-dock kayak and paddleboard storage are available to get you out on the water, either on your own paddle vessel or a rental from the Club.

One-time Initiation Fee: $5,500 (Can be split into 2 installments)

Annual Dues: *^: $1,047

Lifestyle Memberships are currently Sold Out. To be notified when vacancies open, please join our Inquiry List here.

Mix business with leisure.

Enjoy full clubhouse privileges for up to six designated members from your business. Corporate memberships are eligible to hold one moorage slip and showcase your business on the docks with a corporate plaque. Expand your business network and host client meetings in our state-of-the-art facilities. It’s a perfect place to make your downtown waterfront office.

One-time Initiation Fee: $18,700

Annual Dues: *^+: $2,848

*Includes $1,500 prepaid house account (MHA) ^Offering prorated dues for your first membership year, contact us for current rates    +Includes first three designees on the account

Endless good times at the club.

This membership is designed for social and active 19 to 29 year olds. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the patio with friends and family, or race in a regatta across Okanagan Lake, there’s a whole lot of fun to be had at the club.

One-time Initiation Fee*: $11,000/$5,500 (split annually until 30th birthday)

Annual Dues: $236

*Note: The initiation fee is waived for all Junior Members who advance to a Regular or Intermediate membership!

Start ‘em young!

We love inspiring the next generation of watersport enthusiasts. Our Junior memberships are perfect for those 9-18 year olds who love to get out on the water.

One-time Initiation Fee*: N/A

Annual Dues: $61

Join the KYC Membership Inquiry Interest List.

Thank you for your interest in joining us at the Kelowna Yacht Club. This is the first step towards becoming a member of the historic KYC, the premier place to socialize in style, get active on the lake, and build a great community at our beautiful lakefront location in the heart of downtown Kelowna. Completing this form will add your name to the KYC Membership Inquiry List.

Flexible payment options

Members can choose to set up automatic monthly or annual payment plan for annual dues and moorage. The annual payment deadline for membership and moorage fees is November 30th.

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