Yacht Clubs & Associations: Annapolis & the Eastern Shore

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is a non-profit, member organization that develops voluntary global safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of recreation

The Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the country and is internationally recognized with its long history of sailboat racing and world-class events since it was founded

Annapolis' virtual yacht club, focused on cruising. Land and sea events year-round. Welcoming new power & sail members.

Private club with dockage, for members and guests. Visitors welcome. Race organizers.

We’re a professional organization for Coast Guard-licensed captains, and we operate a free, online clearinghouse for captain’s jobs, from private delivery captains to skippers of charterboats, tour

Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA) coordinates sailboat racing events on the Chesapeake Bay.

Embark on the thrill of boating without the high cost of ownership. Annual memberships cater to every boater's requirements.

CRAB has provided the thrill, freedom, and therapeutic value of learning to sail on Chesapeake Bay for thousands of people with disabilities, recovering warriors, and local children from underserve

Private club with local and out-of-town memberships. Members, guests and reciprocal members of corresponding yacht clubs only.

The Herring Bay Yacht Club (HBYC) is based out of the Herrington Harbor North & South Marinas (Friendship and Deale, Maryland).

With the Chester River to the north and Prospect Bay to the south, casual boaters and cruisers find a tranquil, hospitable haven easily accessible from the Chesapeake Bay. 

Founded in 1974, MRSA is a sailing club open to everyone who is sailing and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Year-round club activities provide members the opportunity to participate in a wide variet

Founded in 1975, the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) serves as the voice of an industry that contributes more than 4 billion annually to the state's economy.

Private club for members and guests only. Affiliated yacht club members welcome. Home of the Log Canoes.

Beautiful location on the Nanticoke River with the Marina next door. The main purpose of the Nanticoke River Yacht Club is to promote safe boating and socializing.

The Rock Hall Yacht Club offers membership at an extremely reasonable rate. Members are entitled to reciprocity with other clubs of the Yachting Clubs of America.

The Seafarers Yacht Club, Inc.

Severn Sailing Association (SSA) supports one-design sailing and racing, provides safe and fun lifelong learning for juniors ages 5-18 and at all sail levels.

S.O.S. welcomes single sailors and skippers with all levels of experience.  Join us for day and weekend sails on the Chesapeake Bay, charter sails abroad, and social and educational events.

Private club for members and guests only. Visiting reciprocal yacht club members welcome.

WRSC is a private club for members and guests only.