ROOM WITH A VIEW! ’S CUP HISTORY GOLDEN GATE YACHT CLUB

One of our proudest achievements is being able to say that we were the homeport of ORACLE USA racing and the 6th trustee of the America’s Cup. GGYC was the winner of the 33rd America’s Cup and the of the 34th and 35th America’s Cup. Golden Gate Yacht Club now has the honor of being the first American winner since 1992, and the only Ameri- Located on a jetty east of historic Crissy Sunset View from the America’s can Challenger to have won since 1987. Field and north of the Marina Green, at the Cup Room It has been an honor to have had the op- end of Yacht Road in , the portunity to partner with ORACLE With an uncompromising view of the Golden Golden Gate Yacht Club sits as a tribute to TEAM USA through the original win in Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Tiburon, Alcatraz and those who have made the Club what it is 2010 in Spain, the win again in 2013 in the San Francisco Bay, GGYC is home to one today—a friendly, relaxing getaway for San Francisco, and the defense in Ber- of the best and most sought after views in the good friends, great boating, and a remarka- muda in 2017. GGYC has the honor of Bay Area. ble view. Like the “Cheers Bar”, GGYC is being only one of three US Clubs to hold a place where everyone knows your name! Members can rent our America’s Cup room the trophy in its history – New York at a discount for their parties, business meet- Yacht Club, San Diego Yacht Club, and The Club was founded in 1939 by a group ings/events, get-togethers. Golden Gate Yacht Club. of enthusiastic sailors and boaters. After the devastating Loma Prieta earthquake in Members enjoy our Thirsty Thursday get- 1989, dedicated members worked togeth- togethers as a great way to wind down from er to rebuild the Club into a showcase fa- the work week and start the weekend early! cility it is today. The GGYC Sunday Lunch/Brunch is second to none, and many of our members bring family and friends to enjoy a cocktail, brunch GOLDEN GATE YACHT CLUB FRIENDLIEST CLUB ON and the unparal- 1 Yacht Road THE BAY!! leled views of the San Francisco, CA 94123 Bay and the

Golden Gate Phone: 415-346-2628 Bridge. Email: [email protected] [email protected] 415.346.2628 for those that qualify. The GGYC High SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! School Racing Program is open to the public and currently hosts teams from Lowell, School of the Arts, Drew, Galileo, and EVENTS AROUND THE YOUTH SAILING PROGRAM Riordan Archbishop. Junior Varsity stu-

CLUB dents learn basic boat handling skills and The GGYC Youth Sailing Foundation’s mis- racing rules on the collegiate flying junior sion is to provide safe and fun youth sailing GGYC brings together cama- (CFJ). Varsity sailors learn racing tactics on programs for all Bay Area kids. Our goals are raderie, sport, boating and a the double-handed CFJs and more ad- to provide youth sailing programs that are fun, love of the outdoors. Our vanced C420. When not training on the educational, and accessible. GGYC waterfront active Events Committee plans CFJ, GGYC youth members are encouraged is a great place for student sailors to learn sail- for several special programs to train on the club’s fleet of C420s, RS Fe- ing, racing, and build lifelong friendships. every year. Some favorites vas, Lasers and J22s. include our annual Lobster GGYC hosts four primary sailing programs: Feed, Bunny by Boat, Santa by Opti Kids, Siebel Sailors Program, High MEMBERSHIP Lobster Feed Boat, and Fleet Week, which School Racing and Club Sails. offers unparalleled views of the air show! GGYC is currently accepting applications for The Club also hosts our renown Manual Fa- Opti Kids is designed for 8-14 year old youth new members. With a tiered initiation fee, gundes Seaweed Soup Regatta (our Midwinter members sailing the Optimist dinghy. there is .an affordable option for everyone. regatta) as well as our favorite Friday Night Beer If you are interested in joining the Club, Can Series. Whether you are a racer or prefer to GGYC is proud to announce a new partner- please contact our membership committee at [email protected] or get an appli- enjoy the races from the shore, there is some- ship with US Sailing and the Siebel Sailors Pro- thing for everyone, and our Race Committee is gram, together we will launch a landmark cation at GGYC.com, membership. Boat ownership is not a pre-requisite for mem- always happy to introduce novices to the exciting community sailing program at the GGYC for bership, In fact, 66% of our membership arena of sailboat rac- all Bay Area youth on the RS Feva XL. This ing. Whether you Siebel Sailors program is designed for kids 10- do not own boats, but belong because it is a FUN place to gather with friends new and enjoy the thrill of 15 years old. sailboat racing or old, prior prefer to watch from sailing the cozy fireside with experi- a glass of wine, Gold- ence is not en Gate Yacht club required GOLDEN GATE YACHT CLUB has the best seats in and schol- 1 Yacht Road the house (or the arships are San Francisco, CA 94123 Bay!) GGYC Officers and provided Phone: 415-346-2628 Directors celebrating Email: [email protected] New Years Day