It is no longer enough to simply own a yacht. Belonging to the right yacht clubs is an important part of the experience of owning a vessel. Before you choose the yacht club that will be your home base for ocean-going activities, it is a good idea to first pay a visit to some of the top yacht clubs in the U.S. These are some you may wish to have on your list, and to book a private jet charter to.
San Francisco Yacht Club
Not only is the oldest yacht club on the West Coast, dating back to 1869, but San Francisco Yacht Club is also widely recognized as one of the leading clubs in the country. It is currently located in Belvedere Cove, where is has been since 1934. From this location yacht owners can take in some of San Francisco Bay’s most stunning sights.
Airports you may choose to fly into for this private jet charter trip include:
San Francisco International Airport
Oakland International Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Marin County Airport
New York Yacht Club
While headquartered in New York City, the New York Yacht Club also has a location in Newport, Rhode Island. Founded in 1844, the club has hosted some impressive members through the years including Ted Turner, Walter Cronkite, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Be warned, though, the membership is exclusive. Not just anyone can join, though arriving in style via private jet charter certainly will not hurt.
Airports you may fly into for the New York Yacht Club include:
Teterboro Airport (New Jersey)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York)
LaGuardia Airport (New York)
Newark Liberty International Airport (New Jersey)
Long Island McArthur Aiport (New York)
Palm Beach Yacht Club
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, the Palm Beach Yacht Club has a long history as the oldest established business in West Palm Beach. It was founded in 1890 but re-chartered in 1911. Today it is one of the most active private clubs throughout Palm Beach. Aside from its continuing commitment to promoting solidarity among yachtsmen, the club is also dedicated to excellence and has won many awards over the years, including the Distinguished GOLD Club of the World Award.
Schedule your private jet charter to one of these area airports today to see what the Palm Beach Yacht Club has to offer you.
Palm Beach international Airport
Boca Raton Airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Ford Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Annapolis Yacht Club
The Annapolis Yacht Club was founded in 1886. While the area is home to many different yacht clubs, Annapolis reigns supreme. Despite a crippling fire to the main clubhouse in 2015, the club is still going strong with 1,600 members working together to make things happen and a full calendar of activities for 2016 and beyond.
Flying by private jet charter to Annapolis Yacht Club is the way to travel. These airports are all great choices for your landing location.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Reagan National Airport
Newport Harbor Yacht Club
Located on the Balboa Peninsula, the Orange County-based Newport Harbor Yacht Club boasts more than 1,100 members who all celebrate yachting traditions. Members compete on all levels in sailing events locally and around the world. The club seeks to promote cooperation, education, and sportsmanship among those who race sailing vessels.
If you are interested in visiting this yacht club, make your plans now for a private jet charter to Orange County at one of these great airports.
John Wayne Airport Orange County
Fullerton Municipal Airport
Compton Woodley Airport
Joining the right yacht club can make a world of difference for your appreciation of sailing for pleasure and competition. Let Presidential Aviation handle the details of your luxurious private charter jet flight so you can focus on the details of each club you visit.