Reciprocity

Founded in 1913, the Oakland Yacht Club welcomes you. We offer reciprocal privileges and have formal agreements with a large number of yacht clubs worldwide. We enjoy the enviable reputation for hospitality and friendly atmosphere that we have maintained for the past 100 years, since the days when Jack London was a founding member.

Our clubhouse, built in 1990, is located in sunny Alameda and boasts some of the best weather in San Francisco Bay. It overlooks our 200 ft. guest dock and our 200-vessel capacity marina. We offer regularly scheduled dinners on Friday & Saturday nights, Wednesday lunch, and Sunday brunch, (temporarily not offered) all prepared by our professional chef. We also enjoy a full social calendar of events and visitors are cordially invited to attend. For reservations for reciprocity berthing, events, and meals, please call 510-522-6868 Tuesday through Sunday or email the Club's Office Manager, Adam Kayne, at [email protected]
Guest berthing is based upon space availability so please contact the Club's office, [email protected] or 510-522-6868, if you are interested in visiting the Oakland Yacht Club by boat. You will need to provide proof of current membership with a reciprocating Yacht Club, proof of insurance and current registration/documentation of your vessel. The rate is $1.00 per foot, per night and the second night is complementary. Guest are allowed up to a maximum of 14 days guest berthing per calendar year.

OYC Members

The Oakland Yacht Club has formal reciprocal privilege agreements in place with a large number of yacht clubs in and around the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the Delta Region and along the entire California coast line. Our agreements extend to the Pacific Northwest and other U.S. States, as well as Canada, Mexico and several other foreign countries. Oakland Yacht Club is a member of PICYA (Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association) and Yachting Club of America.

Although the extent of privileges may vary slightly, generally an OYC member in good standing can expect to be allowed to use all of the welcoming club’s available facilities and services, including short term berthing, meal and bar service, and bathroom facilities.

Be sure to check when you call the club to make your reservation. The Oakland Yacht Club asks that when a member visits a reciprocal club, that you use the restaurant and bar to support that club.