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Guidelines for Reciprocal Guests
Seattle Yacht Club is pleased to welcome members of approved reciprocal clubs to visit and enjoy the facilities of the SYC Portage Bay mainstation. If you do not see your club on the list of approved clubs, we encourage you to contact SYC regarding reciprocity.
SYC was established in 1892 and has grown to exceed approximately 3000 members. Extremely active junior, cruising and racing programs are maintained for both power and sail. The 8500 square foot clubhouse was built in 1920 and is conducive to warm and friendly social gatherings. The club’s formal dining room is reputed to be one of the best in the Seattle area.
Privileges
Guest and Moorage reciprocal privileges include use of SYC’s dining and bar facilities, counter gift sales and guest moorage if your club offers guest moorage. Privileges are limited to use of Portage Bay mainstation only; outstations and the Elliott Bay station are not available.
Clubhouse Location
SYC’s mainstation is located in Seattle at 1807 East Hamlin Street, 1/4 mile southwest of the Montlake Bridge on the southeast side of Portage Bay (freshwater bay connecting Lake Union with Lake Washington), just north of the Highway 520 bridge crossing Lake Washington. Parking is on a space availabile basis. Latitude/Longitude is 47° 38' 73" N and 122° 18' 43" W. Arrival from Puget Sound requires passing from saltwater to freshwater via locks and under several bridges.
Clubhouse Hours
The club is open Monday 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday – Saturday 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Because the club is closed for some holidays and not available to reciprocal guests during special events, it is suggested that you call prior to your arrival to confirm availability.
Documentation Required for Admittance
Reciprocal guests must present either their current club membership card or a letter of introduction from their club.
Check-In Procedures
Upon arrival, please check in at the front desk located on the second floor of the main clubhouse. If you arrive by boat after regular business hours, you may check in the following morning. A copy of your Visa or MasterCard will be made and a guest pass issued. Please present your guest pass when purchasing food, beverages, counter gifts or additional moorage.
Payment Terms
Purchases must be paid with Visa or MasterCard; cash and checks are not accepted.
Attire
Appropriate business or casual attire except in the Ward Room as defined under Dining.
Rules and Regulations
Guests are required to comply with all club rules and regulations, which include no use of cell phones inside the clubhouse, on the decks or the front porch area. No smoking is permitted in the Portage Bay Clubhouse, on the open deck south of the Marine Room, on the docks, or the Bo’s’n’s locker, or within 25' of the Mainstation perimeter. Tipping is not allowed.
Dining
SYC’s formal dining room, the Ward Room, serves lunch and dinner. Informal jacket and tie are traditional, but not required in the Ward Room. The Marine Room, located upstairs on the third floor, is casual and serves lunch, dinner and full service bar with hors d’oeuvres. Dining on the outside deck is available during the summer. A service charge is added to all food and beverage purchases; additional tipping is not allowed. Dining reservations are not accepted; dining is on a space available basis.
Dining room hours are as follows:
Ward Room:
Lunch: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Tues, Wed, Fri
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tues - Sat
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday
Marine Room:
Lunch: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Mon - Fri
Lunch: 11:30 - 3:00 PM Sat - Sun
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tues - Sat
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday
Dinner: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday
Bar: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday
Bar: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Tues - Sat
Bar: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday
Guest Moorage
Moorage is available to members of clubs that provide reciprocal guest moorage. Reciprocal guests to SYC receive moorage free of charge for 48 hours. Additional moorage is available for up to 14 days in any calendar year at posted moorage rates. Moorage reservations are not accepted; availability is on a first come, first served basis. Guests must fly their club’s burgee at all times and comply with SYC’s Moorage and Docks rules.
Guest moorage is located on the west side of Dock 2, the mainstation’s only uncovered dock. No dock master is available. Total length of guest moorage is 220'; rafting is generally not permitted. Guest moorage does not include use of any regular permanent slips without first obtaining permission from the club office.
Moorage facilities include: power (110 VAC, 30 Amps), fresh water, restrooms with showers, ice, phones, and garbage disposal. Laundry and pump out station are not available. Proximity to fuel is about 1 mile. A small grocery store is available within walking distance.
Additional Information
If you require additional information, please contact Tanya Treat, our Reciprocity Committee Administrator, during business hours or club management at Seattle Yacht Club, 1807 East Hamlin St., Seattle WA 98112, phone (206) 325-1000, fax. (206) 324-8784 or email reciprocity@seattleyachtclub.org.
List of Approved Clubs
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Abbey Yacht Club |
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Anacortes Yacht Club |
Anacortes |
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MD |
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CA |
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Balboa Yacht Club |
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ME |
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Britannia Yacht Club |
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Burrard Yacht Club |
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BC |
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CA |
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Stanwood |
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Canadian Forces Sailing Association |
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BC |
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Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club |
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ON |
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Centennial Sailing Club |
Port Moody |
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IL |
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CA |
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OR |
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Corinthian Yacht Club of |
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Corinthian Yacht Club of |
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Corinthian Yacht Club of |
Tiburon |
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CA |
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CA |
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TX |
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Coyote Point Yacht Club |
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BC |
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Dagmars Yacht Club |
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CA |
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Deep Cove Yacht Club |
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BC |
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Del Rey Yacht Club |
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CA |
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MI |
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CA |
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BC |
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Edgartown Yacht Club |
Edgartown |
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Etobicoke Yacht Club |
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False Creek Yacht Club |
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BC |
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Fidalgo Yacht Club |
Anacortes |
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Anacortes |
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CA |
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Grosse Point Yacht Club |
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MI |
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MS |
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HI |
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TX |
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MA |
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International Yacht Club of BC |
White Rock |
BC |
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Jubilee Yacht Club |
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AK |
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HI |
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BC |
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King Harbor Yacht Club |
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CA |
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ON |
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Ladner Yacht Club |
Delta |
BC |
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Lahaina Yacht Club |
Lahaina |
HI |
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CA |
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San Pedro |
CA |
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Mana Cruising Club |
Mana |
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Manila Yacht Club |
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BC |
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Marin Yacht Club |
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CA |
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McNary Yacht Club |
Pendleton |
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Milltown Sailing Association |
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CA |
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Mobile Yacht Club |
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CA |
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CA |
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BC |
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Navy Yacht Club |
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Balboa |
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VA |
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Eastsound |
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NY |
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Outrigger Canoe Club |
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Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club |
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CA |
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Pacific Mariners Yacht Club |
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CA |
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Point Loma Yacht Club |
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CA |
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Point Roberts Marina Club |
Point Roberts |
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Ponsonby Cruising Club |
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Ponsonby |
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Port |
Port |
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Port Hadlock Yacht Club |
Port Hadlock |
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Port |
Port |
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Port |
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Port Orchard Yacht Club |
Port Orchard |
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Port Townsend Yacht Club |
Port Townsend |
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Poulsbo Yacht Club |
Poulsbo |
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Quartermaster Yacht Club |
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Real Club Nautico de Valencia |
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Pasir Panjang |
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BC |
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OR |
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Royal Akarana Yacht Club |
Orakei Auckland |
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Royal |
Apolloo Bunder |
Mumbai |
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Royal |
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Royal |
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BC |
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Royal Corinthian Yacht Club |
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Royal |
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Royal Dart Yacht Club |
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Royal Dutch Yacht Club |
Muiden |
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Royal |
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Royal |
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Gzira |
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Royal |
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Royal |
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Royal Norwegian Yacht Club |
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Bygdoy |
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Royal |
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Royal |
Manly |
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Royal Selangor Yacht Club |
Port Klang |
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Royal |
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Royal South Australian Yacht |
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Royal |
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Royal St. George Yacht Club |
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Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club |
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Royal |
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Royal |
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BC |
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Royal |
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Royal Western Yacht Club of |
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CA |
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NY |
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