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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Try something new in the New Year! We invite you togo sailing! On Sunday, January 7th from 1 to 4 p.m., the St. Thomas Yacht Club’sSailing Center will offer FREE half-hour sailboat rides with refreshments afterward. Ridethe rail and...

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Live Benefit Concert on December 18, 2021 at St. Thomas Yacht Club

A special live music concert benefit will take place on Saturday, December 18, at 6 pm at the St. Thomas Yacht Club, featuring National Country Recording Artist and Songwriter Jimmy Charles of Nashville, Tennessee. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the STYC...

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Thank you for visiting our page and inquiring about our membership enrollment. As a STYC Member you will have full access to the Club’s facilities and priority registration with lower sign up fees for our various programs including our popular Summer Sailing Camp . We offer three types of memberships.

• Annual Membership
• Blue Water Trial Membership
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Membership Opportunities

St. Thomas Yacht Club members are a tight knit community and have formed friendships that a life time. Common bonds are born out of a  passion for sailing and preserving the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. 

New to the club is the Blue Water Membership. We have created this membership option so you have the ability to enjoy our club.  Blue water membership is a limited membership type good for 30 consecutive days. 

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Was there the last week of January to watch the an Optimist Regatta. Lots of fun. Better was the new Chef! Great Eggs Benedict. It might be a private club but it is open to the public. Had to have a Duvel.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to St. Thomas Yacht Club. The staff was welcoming and the food was very good. The atmosphere was vibrant and fun with a lot of activity. The view is beautiful and location was close to our B&B in Red Hook.... The Club has limited hours after the hurricanes so check before your go. More

Stayed with a friend who lives in The Anchorage, so this place was a no brainer being located right next door. Went there one evening just planning on having drinks, but after looking at the menu, decided to have dinner as well. We didn't have... a reservation, so were pleasantly surprised to get seated quickly. The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. Our food came out quickly and was very good. More

We just got married in St. Thomas and we couldn't have asked for a more ideal location for our reception. Beautifully situated on the beach with a cooling breeze, overlooking sailboats and turquoise water, its relaxed atmosphere was matched only by the impeccable service, delicious... food, led by Ched Sharpless and his caring and attentive team at Modern Sautee/Milk and Cookies. Their is also a lower deck where we and our guests danced to Full Circle Band until very last note of music. Knowing that brides and grooms typically neglect to eat at their wedding, Ched and his team made sure to bring appetizers, dinner and refills on champagne to us throughout the evening. It is this kind of service together with the setting, that gave the wedding the warm and personal ambiance that our guests appreciated. By the end, so many guests came over to say that this was the best wedding they'd ever been to. And guest were overheard to say that this was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding! More

We don't have a boat, but we pay a membership here just to savor the great food, drinks, and people: both waitstaff and other guests. Jimmy is the best bartender on island, and Ched, the boss/chef is a super guy. This place Is great without... being pretentious. Go for the regatta in late March. It is world class because Olympic sailors learn, train, and reside here. It is truly a gem. Best sailing club in the world. More

The yaught club has a new chef! Yay! His name is Brad. I have eaten there several times and was not really highly impressed with the food until now. I had a delish wrap for lunch and everyone at my table enjoyed their food immensely.... Check it out! You won't be disappointed as you eat fresh, well prepared food and watch the boats go by. Kid friendly. Thanks for whipping that kitchen into shape Brad. Tremendous difference! More

St Thomas YC welcomes visitors. And when the facility also serves very good food, it's worth the drive to go there. St Thomas YC is a fair distance from Charlotte Amalie, car transport is probably a necessity, unless you want a LARGE taxi fare. The... Club is located right on the beach, with tables and chairs for drinks going down to the shoreline. The restaurant is on a raised deck, several feet above the sand. The staff is excellent. Friendly, generous helpful are some of the descriptors, and they seem to love their jobs! The menu is not huge, but large enough to provide a variety of choices for dining. Each of the plates our party of four tried were delicious. Presentation was good, food was good, and for value, they combined into a dining treat. Closed on Monday's but open for lunch daily and dinner Tuesday and Friday, this is a go-to place for boaters, and a place which will be loved by non-boaters. They do have apparel marked with STYC logos for sale. Good products at very fair prices. This is worth trying if you have the opportunity to venture away from downtown. More

The Galley is only open to members and guests from other clubs. Lunch served Tuesday thru Sat. Dinner Tuesday and Friday. Sunday brunch. Food and servcie can be hit or miss.

Beautiful place for brunch. Gorgeous views and nice breezes. Food was delicious. Service was great! People sailing. Lots of boats around. Great St James is across the bay. Ferrys and yachts coming through Currant Cut. Lovely!

We had dinner at the St Thomas Yacht Club while on vacation in St Thomas. The food was absolutely delicious. The staff were very nice and friendly.

So happy! It was only lunch but delicious! Not to pricey, close to Red Hook, beautiful view, terrific breeze, GOOD food selection, pleasant wait staff, yummy!!! I'm on the green bandwagon & would only change the plastic straw we didn't ask for & styrofoam "to... go" container. The Cruz Bay Landing has paper "to go" containers, so I know you can get them. Many customers grabbed lunch at the court & so MUCH styrofoam. Wonderful place to eat at tables watching the marina in action! Loved our 6 hours there!! Thank you sincerely. We will be back, it was a delight!! More

The servers at the St. Thomas Yacht Club are VERY PATIENT, as people are constantly visiting other tables, wandering around the clubhouse, or meeting friends at the bar. The food is very good, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the servers are gracious, funny... and sweet. More

The STYC is a small club in The Anchorage community in the Nazareth section of St Thomas not far from Red Hook. We were invited by a friend and had reservations. We had a drink at the bar and immediately started chatting with fellow mainlanders... who were visiting. The atmosphere was very friendly. The menu offered fish and meats and specials at moderate prices. The only drawback was the "salad bar" which was just a large salad bowl and two types of dressing. I had the mahi-mahi which was delicious. We were not rushed and enjoyed a very nice dinner overlooking boats and beach. This is a solid option for a relaxing sunset meal. More

I come from the bvi every weekend to sail here with their great sailing team. The restaurant has good food and friendly service.

We were here for a sailing regatta. The locals were extremely helpful and the club is a great place to relax and enjoy the views.

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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The second annual St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Invitational Regatta will take place on May 14-16, 2021. Run out of the Club’s St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) in Cowpet Bay, this event will welcome 8 teams representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.A., and Sweden. COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place per the USVI Government’s executive orders. For example, crews are limited to three in the IC24 and will race jib and main, thus eliminating extra crew needed to fly a spinnaker. Plus, competitors will social distance and wear facial buffs. Following on the heels of the successful St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) in March, the only major Caribbean regatta held so far this year, the STYC Invitational Regatta continues to promote safe marine tourism and the U.S. Virgin Islands’ signature assets of its warm steady tradewinds and surrounding seas. What’s more, the regatta by virtue of its fleet of Club-owned race-ready boats and St. Thomas having one of the best airlifts in the Caribbean continues its evolution to becoming a larger world-class international event in the future. “Due to COVID, this year’s version of the STYC Invitational will not be an intensely competitive regatta where 11 clubs from the Caribbean and around the World send their best teams to compete for this Championship. Nonetheless, we will have eight teams including one from the Marblehead Yacht Club in Massachusetts and one from the Sunneskars Boatsellskap Club in Sweden. In addition, last year’s champion and this year’s STIR champion in IC-24s, the St. Thomas team of Chris Rosenberg, Cy Thompson, and Addison Caproni will be competing,” says Dave Franzel, director of the STSC.

Racing Preview

The 8 teams will compete in up to 16 round-the-buoy races over the three-day event. Racing will be in Jersey bay on the southeast of St. Thomas, making much of the racing visible from land. “What I like about the IC-24 is that we have succeeded in creating a class in which the speed differentials between boats are small. The difference makers are teamwork, sail trim, and tactics which are the fundamentals of the sport. When you win an IC-24 event it feels good! Also, a major component of the class is its low cost. This opens up high caliber racing to a broad audience,” says Rosenberg. Another St. Thomas-based team is headed by Mike Finley, who will be sailing with Morgan Avery and Chris Curreri. “Hopefully, we sail smart and race clean against the other competitors. The best thing about one design be it an IC-24 or any boat it’s close racing,” says Finley, speaking about his team’s strategy for the STYC Invitational. The Regatta will also commemorate a perpetual trophy awarded to the winning teams dedicated to Rudy Thomson and Dick Avery for their long-standing contributions to STYC and Olympic racing inspiring sailors of all ages.

Strong Sponsor Support

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is a strong supporter of sailing events as important contributors to the territory’s marine tourism sector. The DOT sponsors the STYC Invitational as well as STIR in March and the youth-focused International Optimist Regatta, set for June 14-20, 2021. Regatta organizers are also pleased to announce that Michelob Ultra, Stoli, Milagro, and Bacardi Rum, distributed by the West Indies Company (WIC) are the event’s official beer and spirits. These premium branded beverages will be served according to COVID-19 safety protocols at the Club during the event. Signature drinks for the 2021 STYC Invitational include a Bacardi Rum Punch. Michelob Ultra will also provide coveted sailors bags, which include branded masks to keep sailors safe. “We are pleased to sponsor the STYC Invitational Regatta as our premium brands pair perfectly with activities like sailing,” says Keiya Canton-Brooks, WIC marketing director. “For example, Bacardi’s ‘Do What Moves You’ focuses on engaging consumers to express themselves and connect through their passions – like sailing and their shared love of this rum.”

Learn to Sail

Sailing is not only a great way to socially distance, but a positive activity for the mind and body. The STSC offers several instructional programs for adults, residents, and visitors alike. Class registration comes with a 30-day Bluewater Membership, where students can use and enjoy Club facilities and amenities. “Beyond the regatta, we’ll offer learn to sail courses every month to introduce new sailors to sailing on the IC24. This opens a whole new world of options on the water. Those who complete the course, or those who are already experienced sailors, can join the Club and use the boats to explore the beautiful waters of St. Thomas and St. John. We have groups going out regularly to adventure around the islands, using our fleet to sail to remote bays to hike, snorkel, and explore with old friends and new. We’re also introducing shorter skills clinics to help our sailors become more confident with specific skills like mooring, close-quarters maneuvering, anchoring, reefing, heaving to and more. There has never been a better time to join the Club, get out on the water, and start making the most of everything the USVI has to offer,” says Dave Walker, who will take over the directorship of the STSC in June. For more information about the STYC Invitational Regatta and STSC sailing lessons, call (340) 690-3681, or visit: https://stthomassailingcenter.com/

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St. Thomas International Regatta

March 29 - 31, 2024, the regatta is etched into every racer’s mind as the crown jewel of caribbean racing, welcome to the st. thomas yacht club.

We are proud to be associated with the values of one of the world’s greatest yacht races and we invite you to the Annual St. Thomas International Regatta. On behalf of the  St. Thomas Yacht Club , we are honored to offer sailors from around the world three days of unparalleled competition and shore side excitement.

COVID-19 Information

If you’ve joined us in the past, you know that the competition and the camaraderie are unsurpassed. If you are contemplating making the trek for the first time, please know that we will do our utmost to make it a special and safe regatta for everyone. Furthermore, we are working diligently with the VI Department of Tourism and the VI Department of Health to continue to offer competitive, fun, and COVID-safe regattas. We are grateful for the Territory’s encouragement and support to ensure that all events can proceed as planned.

Participants are encouraged to visit  usvitravelportal.com ,  usviupdate.com , and  covid19usvi.com  for travel planning. 

The Territory has robust COVID-19 protocols in place, and we commend the St. Thomas Yacht Club for working collaboratively to keep our residents, visitors, and competitors safe. – Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands

Schedule of Events

2024 St. Thomas International Regatta March 28-31, 2024 

Thursday, March 27

• 3PM-6PM Registration & Sailor Check-In for Round the Rocks Race

Thursday, March 28

• 9AM-5PM Registration & Sailor Check-In for STIR
• 11AM Round the Rocks First Warning
• Noon - 3PM Lunch Grill
• 4-6PM Live Music
• 5PM Round the Rocks Awards
• 5-7PM Dinner Buffet

Friday, March 29

• 8-9AM Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• 11AM STIR Day 1 - First Warning All Courses (except Hobies)
• Noon-3PM Lunch Grill
• 1-4PM Hobie Racing Class Seminar & Practice Racing
• 4-5PM Happy Hour
• 5-?PM Live DJ

Saturday, March 30

• 11AM STIR Day 2 - First Warning All Courses
• 6-10PM Live Music

Sunday, March 31

• 8-9 AM Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• 11AM STIR Day 3 - First Warning All Courses
• 4-8PM Live Music
• 5PM STIR Awards

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BOAT ACCESS

Boat access available year round, sign up for boat access and enjoy unlimited sailing.

Whether you live in St. Thomas or not, you can join the St Thomas Yacht Club, sign up for Boat Access and enjoy more time on the water than most boat owners – and at far less cost. Boat Access entitles you to nearly unlimited sailing on an annual basis with no additional costs for boat usage.

You may sail with your own guests – there are no limits and no guest fees – or sail with other members with Boat Access. There’s never a problem finding other members to sail with. We maintain an in-house shared list to help you connect with your fellow members and host a variety of social events throughout the year: Island races, group sails to beach barbecues, and member brunch sails are just some of the activities.

Experienced sailors new to Boat Access are given an introduction and a two hour checkout. Graduates who successfully complete our courses automatically qualify to take boats out.

Boat Access is available year round but may be limited during hurricane season (from mid-August through the end of November).

Boat Access Fees

Boat Access may be purchased annually or for a 30-day period and requires either a Blue Water Membership* (see below) or an Annual Membership in the St. Thomas Yacht Club. There are no additional costs for sailing and no guest fees.

Boat Access fees are for Individual Boat Access and are valid for all annual STYC memberships. Cruising Access includes IC-24s and Hobies, IC-24 Access includes Hobies.

If you have an Annual Family Membership and more than one family member wants to have boat access privileges, the following applies:

For Hobies: the Hobie Wave Boat Access fee includes all members of the family.

For IC-24s: each additional family member who wants boat access pays 50% of the individual rate.

Cruising Boat Access is by individual only.

*Blue Water Boat Access may be purchased in conjunction with a 30 day Blue Water Membership.  You can try out STYC membership and STSC Boat Access prior to signing up on an annual basis, or enjoy the benefits of the Yacht Club and Sailing Center while on vacation!

All of our IC-24 and Cruising courses include a Blue Water Membership in the St. Thomas Yacht Club.

Prerequisites for Cruising Boat Access

• STYC Annual Membership • Payment of Boat Access Fee • Cruising Course or equivalent experience and checkout.

Prerequisites for IC-24 Access

• STYC membership • Payment of Boat Access Fee • Learn to Sail Course or equivalent experience and checkout.

Prerequisites for Hobie Wave Access

• STYC membership • Payment of Boat Access fee • Introduction to Hobie Cat Sailing Course or approval of instructor

Annual Plan: 7 Days A Week 

Cruising – hanse 385, 30 day plan: blue water boat access *, interested in boat access.

 Please read our Boat Access Policies and Procedures document below which provides all the details of the progam. If you have further questions or would like to sign up, please call or email us and we’ll get you all set to sail!

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