Surf City Yacht Club

The Best Kept Secret on LBI

Welcome to Surf City Yacht Club


Welcome to Surf City Yacht Club, a place for families and adults to enjoy sailing, boating and social activities on Barnegat Bay on Long Beach Island, NJ. Our expansive bayfront location offers panoramic views of Barnegat Bay and our marina provides unfettered access to the bay.

For generations, SCYC has fostered a sense of family creating lifelong friendships and fond memories. Operating from May through October, our club hosts sailing regattas, boating activities, and a variety of social functions for our adult and family members. Our functions range from private concerts to theme parties and organized game nights. We also offer sailing lessons for our adult members.

We have a very active program for our junior members. Our waterfront program offers sailing and swimming lessons from beginner to advanced. We also offer several organized social events and local outings for children of all ages.

Surf City Yacht Club has built a reputation as a sailing powerhouse. All summer, our sailors compete weekly in club sponsored and regional regattas. Our sailors have also competed internationally and have brought home several regional, national and international championship trophies.

Our bay front clubhouse, with its magnificent view, is an ideal venue for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, shower or event!

If you like to sail, boat, swim, socialize, or just relax, Surf City Yacht Club can be your summer home. We are one of the best kept secrets on Long Beach Island!


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Coming Up At SCYC

Regattas

Regattas

We have an exciting slate of regattas scheduled for 2017. Coming up soon:

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Social Events

Social Events

From May through late October the club hosts events throughout each week and every Saturday evening including barbecues, golf outings, beach parties, concerts and dances. 2017 is packed with exciting social events for everyone!

Social Events at SCYC
Youth Activities

Youth Activities

SCYC is proud to offer a wide range of sailing and swimming classes for children and young adults. With fun social activities and exciting competition with the other yacht clubs on the island, SCYC is the best place for your children to spend their summer on the island.

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Register to become a US Sailing MVP

Many of the learning and sailing opportunities we enjoy at the club are made available to us by US Sailing, a nonprofit, member supported organization. They are a valuable resource and their programs are essential to our club. US Sailing is committed to building participation at the local level, and we can help them do so.

US Sailing and SCYC are partners through the US Sailing MVP Program. While SCYC has always utilized a breadth of US Sailing resources, our decision to join the MVP Program will introduce even more valuable programs and services to our members, as well as savings on program materials and US Sailing membership fees.

Every US Sailing member contributes to the programs that we enjoy at SCYC. We are all “US Sailing” and I encourage you to join me and every US Sailing member by becoming a member and investing in a thriving future for our sport.

Register to become a US Sailing MVP

Sailing and Boating at SCYC

The heart of SCYC is our world-class sailing and boating program. We offer races throughout the spring, summer and fall for all kinds of vessels, ages, and abilities.

Our Racing Committee has been hard at work putting together a full slate of regattas for this year.

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Youth Sailing and Swimming

We offer an 8-week sailing and swimming program for children ages 4 – 18 who are either Junior members or children/grandchildren of members.

Young children can participate in our “Bay Kids” program to offer a safe and fun introduction to sailing and swimming.

Older children and young adults can join our Waterfront program and compete in weekly competitions with the other LBI yacht clubs!

Introduction to waterfront activities for children age 4 to 7. Classes will be held MWF from 9:00am to noon. An opportunity to bring our younger members into the Waterfront program and teach them about the island, the bay, and various aquatic sports with a “hands-on” activity oriented program.
This course offers an introduction to sailing for 7- 8 year olds in a very relaxed and secure atmosphere. The main focus is for sailors to become comfortable and confident while in a boat and on the water. Students are encouraged to use their own boats but the class can accommodate up to ten children without boats.
Introduction to basic sailing and seamanship. Students will learn a positive attitude toward sailing as well as responsibility for self, others, and equipment. Students are encouraged to begin in an Optimist dingy. Other boats may be available depending on a sailor’s size and age. Please speak to the head sailing instructor.
Designed for sailors who have acquired basic skills and are ready to start racing. Focuses on improved boathandling skills, sail control, sportsmanship and basic racing and rules. Responsibility for equipment care and maintenance are stressed.
Designed for sailors who have acquired basic skills and are ready to start racing. Focuses on improved boathandling skills, sail control, sportsmanship and basic racing and rules. Responsibility for equipment care and maintenance are stressed.
Focus is on racing strategies and tactics. Additional topics will include: weather patterns, maximizing boat speed, sail dynamics, sail trim, starting and finishing, comprehensive knowledge of rules, and sportsmanship. Team racing will be introduced. This class requires a full commitment to Wednesday interclubs and the Weekend Series with a minimum of 3 away full day regattas. Regatta attendance counts as a class session.
In addition to our extensive sailing programs, SCYC also has a fun and competitive swim program for all ages. We offer swimming lessons for all ages and abilities in both private and group lessons. We also have a competitive and fun swim team for all boys and girls up to age 17. We compete against other yacht clubs on the island with an emphasis on team spirit, sportsmanship and positive group dynamics.

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Social Activities

Come join us for SCYC fun! A festive array of social events for adults is planned on weekends during the season from Memorial Day through mid-October.

Saturday night socials include sunset cocktail parties, bay front concerts, BBQ’s, clam bakes, pig roasts and theme parties. Additional social events include golf outings, game and card nights, and a wide variety of family – oriented activities.

Other LBI social events include:

  •  Sunset cocktail parties
  •  Bay front concerts
  •  BBQ’s, clam bakes, pig roasts
  •  Themed parties
Additional social events include golf outings, game and card nights, and a wide variety of family – oriented activities. We love to have fun – come join us!

2017 Social Calendar
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New price for the Woodstock Party this Saturday the 19th. Bring a hearty app and pay only $15 for this great party to benefit the Surf City Fire Dept. Open Bar, great music and lots of tie-die. Don't miss it, friends! ... See MoreSee Less

Ch ch ch ch Changes: New price for the Woodstock Party this Saturday the 19th. Bring a hearty app and pay only $15 for this great party to benefit the Surf City Fire Dept. Open Bar, great music and lots of tie-die. Dont miss it, friends!
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Kids come join the fun on Sunday, August 27th for the SCYC Bakery Crawl. There will be sign up sheet TONIGHT at the end of season awards dinner. ... See MoreSee Less

Kids come join the fun on Sunday, August 27th for the SCYC Bakery Crawl. There will be sign up sheet TONIGHT at the end of season awards dinner.
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Surf City YC is with Cathy Hibberd and Angie Pearce.

SCYC's gourmet cooks are preparing a fabulous spread for the Auxiliary fashion show and luncheon tomorrow! Looking forward to a great event with fashions by Patchington and delicious food. Hope to see you all there! ... See MoreSee Less

SCYCs gourmet cooks are preparing a fabulous spread for the Auxiliary fashion show and luncheon tomorrow! Looking forward to a great event with fashions by Patchington and delicious food. Hope to see you all there!
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Angie PearceBiggest batch of homemade chicken salad I have ever prepared! Where's the beef?

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Catherine Evans RossignolLooking good! Can't wait to get to eat it!

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Charlene CarrLooks yummy!!😊

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Teri Brown LustyWow that is a lot of chicken salad. Looks so yummy!!!

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Celia MendelsohnThank you for all your hard work! Lunch was delicious :)

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Kids mark your calendars! Waterfront Sunday Funday ahead!
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Wow check out these fantastic raffle baskets and items for the Craft Beer and Wine Auction tomorrow night at 6:30. It's going to be a great night! ... See MoreSee Less

Wow check out these fantastic raffle baskets and items for the Craft Beer and Wine Auction tomorrow night at 6:30. Its going to be a great night!
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Weddings and Private Events

SCYC offers the perfect venue for weddings and private events. Our facilities offer breathtaking panoramic views of Barnegat Bay and indoor and outdoor options for accommodating your guests.

Come take a tour of our facilities and see why SCYC is the perfect choice for your perfect day.

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Physical Address

399 N 9th St, Surf City, NJ 08008

Mailing Address

PO Box 236, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

Phone Number

609-494-1532

Email

manager@scyc-nj.org