For over 47 years, SSYC has been providing its members and guests a long tradition of fun, friendliness, and camaraderie through its sailing, cruising, racing and social programs.

Our club offers several classes of membership that fit everyone's needs, budget, and level of involvement. Our calendar is filled with boating related events such as sailboat regattas, organized cruising, and social activities such as the Commodore's Ball, Opening Day, Holiday Parties, Boat Parades, and many others. SSYC is the proud sponsor and host of the popular Hibachi Series (Summer and Winter Regatttas) as well as the Crew of Two Around Catalina races.

SSYC is a fully accredited organization with memberships to US Sailing, Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) , Yacht Racing Union of Southern California, and the Orange Coast Association of Yacht Clubs (OCAYC). Through our affiliation with the Newport Beach Yacht Club (NBYC), our members enjoy the use of a full service clubhouse and facilty in Southern California.

Club History

Originally called South Shore Sailing, the club was founded in 1957 by 37 members who share a mutual enthusiasm for sailing and competition. South Shore leased its first port on the Newport Beach waterfront in 1959 and joined the Southern California Yachting Association in 1960.

The club has grown considerably over the years. The port was replaced by a major facility and the South Shore Sailing Club was renamed South Shore Yacht Club --- now recognized as one of the major yacht clubs in Southern California.

SSYC members consist of sailboaters, cruisers, racers, powerboaters and non-boaters. Over the years, SSYC members enjoyed the use of its exclusive clubhouse and facility in Newport Harbor. In October 2004, SSYC relocated to its new clubhouse and facility at 1099 Bayside Dr. in Newport Beach . The clubhouse is conveniently located on the corner of Jamboree Rd. and Bayside Dr. - just a short walk to historic Balboa Island.