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Silver Gate Yacht Club – Shelter Island” by Robert Platt & Assoc. In 1951, the Silver Gate Yacht Club began as just a dream in the hearts of a handful of San Diego Boat owners, but it soon evolved into a commitment to make this dream a reality.
The first step was the completion of by-laws that were needed to receive a state charter. These by-laws came together during an overnight camp out on the bare sands of Shelter Island and were finished at dawn. An event celebrated at our Silver Fizz breakfast
The next goal was a clubhouse and adjoining marina. This began with members pledges which came in slowly as the club continued to grow. At last there was enough to move forward. A lease was signed with the San Diego port district and construction began. The club’s first social event — a wall raising followed by a pot luck dinner — was the first regular meeting held on the Silver Gate Yacht Club’s own property.
When the charter was granted in November 1952, and application made for recognition by the Southern California Yachting Association, the Silver Gate was on the way to becoming the fastest growing club in San Diego.
Explore state-of-the-art Silver Gate Yacht Club Docks
In 2009 Silver Gate Yacht Club completed the installation of all new cement docks offering 145 slips ranging from 30 to 60 feet with one guest dock and a pump-out station.
The gangway accessing the docks is over 80 feet long, which provides easy wheelchair access.
With the sturdy cement docks and emergency dock ladders, SGYC provides a safe and friendly environment for our members and for our charity events such as the Wheelchair Regatta
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VISITING SILVER GATE YACHT CLUB
The members and staff of Silver Gate Yacht Club welcome you! Our friendly club has the best views of San Diego and we enjoy sharing them. We want to make you feel at home during your time with us whenever you visit San Diego. The information below will answer most questions our guests have regarding their stay at Silver Gate Yacht Club:
UPON ARRIVAL
- All visiting yachts should identify themselves by flying their yacht club burgee.
- Advance reservations for a slip or dock assignment are a must. Please call the Port Captain at (619) 222-1214 and he/she will provide you with instructions.
- After you arrive at our docks, promptly visit the club’s office. Please have your yacht club membership card ready to complete the registration process.
- Our helpful staff will provide you with a guest card and acquaint you with our dock and house rules, the club facilities, (i.e. pump-out station, restrooms, showers, pool, etc.), and our bar and galley hours. There is a $25 deposit for a key card.
DOCK AND HOUSE RULES
- The fee for visiting dock space is $2.00 per foot, per night. If you are a member in good standing from a reciprocal yacht club, you will receive the same number of complimentary nights with us that our members might enjoy docked at your club.
- Check-in time is no earlier than noon and check-out time is no later than 11 a.m.
- If you are assigned to an SGYC member’s vacant slip rather than to our guest dock, please do not disconnect any electrical hook-ups or adjust any dock lines that may be present.
- No repair work is allowed at our docks without the Port Captain’s approval.
- Pets are not allowed inside of the club house and they must be leashed at all times. Please pick-up after your pet. Waste disposal bags are available at the side gates.
- Smoking is not permitted. If you wish to smoke, you must be on your boat.
- Guests staying at our docks are welcome to use the club’s restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and the pool. They are also welcome (encouraged even!) to join us in our bar and galley. Cash and major credit cards are accepted.