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Southwestern Yacht Club is one of the largest, oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs in San Diego, California.

SWYC was formed in 1925 by visionary yachting enthusiasts looking for ways to enjoy each other’s company and to share their passion for boating.  Since then, the Club has developed into a full-service operation with more than 800 members embracing all forms of yachting, fishing and social activities, all while earning a reputation as being the friendliest club in the area.

About

Southwestern Yacht Club

SWYC has an unmatched location in a beautiful Point Loma residential area within the Shelter Island Yacht Basin.  There are nearby walking trails, restaurants and boating services, plus quick access to San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean from our docks.  With incredible Point Loma and San Diego Bay vistas, SWYC also boasts a beautiful, state-of-the-art yachting clubhouse and facilities which were refurbished in 2010.

Southwestern Yacht Club believes in giving back to the community. The Benefit on the Bay Events (Gala, Race with post-race BBQ, and Anglers Tournament) are annual fundraising events with all proceeds benefiting a worthy San Diego foundation. SWYC is proud to support several community events including the Junior Foundation (providing scholarships for youth sailing programs), the White Sea Bass Release Project and other charitable programs.

Racing/Sail Fleet

If you like sailboat racing, you’ll love Southwestern Yacht Club! Our racing activities vary from the wacky to competing on the national level.

RACING CALENDAR AND INFORMATION

For Members

• First there is the Racing Fleet, where friends and family can enjoy racing at its best!  All you need to do is join and start racing. The Racing Fleet takes care of assigning you a handicap based on your skill level.
• If you want even more excitement, the PHRF racing scene is for you. Here you will compete against yachts from all over the area in events as varied as 60+ mile ocean races to fierce windward leeward buoy racing.
• And, if that is not enough, then there is our Competition Committee. You can get hooked up with some national events to compete against the best.

For Non-Members

• Sign up to compete in one of many sailboat races.  We are nationally recognized for our excellent race management skills, so you are sure to enjoy a well-run competitive race.
• Volunteer as crew. Racers are always looking for crew and the better you are, the more sought after you’ll be.  Crewing is the best way to sharpen your sailing skills.
• Get involved with Race Management. Race Management organizes and executes the races from the starts to finishes, from protests to the scoring, and always needs volunteers to ensure races run smoothly.

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