COMMODORE'S MESSAGE     

As the 73rd Commodore of Del Rey Yacht Club, I want to welcome you aboard.

Del Rey Yacht Club has a rich history and is filled with many traditions.  In some ways, our Club is more like a nautical museum filled with magnificent trophies, spectacular plaques on the walls, and impressive photos of the past and present that tell countless stories.  We are a member-owned and operated Club where volunteering is not just a word. 

Our outstanding sailing programs offer opportunities to both Adult and Junior Sailors. 

The Adult Sailing Program hosts many exciting & popular races as well as participating in a multitude of inter-club races. 

Our Junior Sailing Program offers young and beginning sailors unique ways to learn to sail, while also giving more advanced sailors an avenue to compete and progress their careers.  The goal for our Junior Sailing Program is to be on the cutting edge in both the recreational and learning sides through the introduction of U.S. Sailing’s REACH program, a STEM-based module system that provides a deep (and fun!) understanding of sailing and the environment, as well as the race development and competitive side through state-of-the-art GPS tracking and data analysis programs that, paired with excellent coaching, help to propel our sailors to be the most knowledgeable and competitive as they can be.  Many Junior Sailors go on to race under the DRYC burgee, and in many cases, represent Del Rey Yacht Club in regattas & races around the world, from the Optimist to high-performance dinghies and keel boats. 

Cruises are another exciting way for members to enjoy the camaraderie & fellowship of our Club.  Our crown jewel — Shultz’ Landing at Cat Harbor — is a unique destination for our holiday cruises as well as getaway weekends where members relax and enjoy the wonders of Catalina Island.  We also cruise to other Southern California Yacht Clubs for fun-filled weekends and adventures around their local areas.

For our members who do not have boats, Del Rey Yacht Club has our private fleet — Current Sea, our electric Duffy; J-22, Martin, Laser and Lido sailboats; kayaks and standup paddleboards.  I’m proud to announce our Club has just added a Martin 242 to our fleet.

Del Rey Yacht Club also has a variety of social and educational programs.  We offer a beautiful swimming pool for the entire family to enjoy; excellent dining experiences in our exquisite dining room, on the Aft Deck with a view of member’s boats, or even a “Bar Bite” with your favorite libation in the Commodore’s Lounge, our unique bar.

If you’re not yet a member, we hope you will check us out.  We look forward to seeing you on deck.
 
Fair winds and smooth seas.