South Shore Yacht Club

Facilities

This section provides a brief description of the Club facilities available to members. For further details please consult your Club handbook.

Tender Service

The tender will operate between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekends and holidays. All other days betwen Memorial Day and Labor Day the tender will operate between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Hours may change for special events or after Labor Day. Changes and schedules will be posted on the dock house window. A tender pass is required to use the tender. It may be purchased at the club office. See fee list for current price.

The tender is for the use of members only. Capacity is 18 persons; operators may not exceed this limit. During busy periods, you will be limited to taking only 2 people per moored boat in the tender. Bring your boat to a face dock to pickup or discharge larger parties. Pets may be carried on the tender if they are carried in a container designed for that purpose.

Dinghy Storage

The club provides dinghy storage for members. All Dinghies stored on the club grounds must be on one of the Club storage racks when not in use, during the boating season.

Slips

 The club has 230 slips available  to Active and Life Members on an annual basis by license agreement. The license term is from April 15th to October 31. Slip vacancies are filled according to membership seniority, from a waiting list posted on the Club bulletin board. To get on the list obatin a slip application at the club office. Complete and return it with a $100 nonrefundable deposit. The deposit will apply to the license fee. 

Slips may be available for short term rental.

Dry Sailing

Dry sailing storage is available to all members who own a boat that can be launched from one of the small derricks. Space is assigned, based on availability, boat type, and seniority. If space is in short supply, recognized sailing fleets will be given priority.

Small Derricks

Each small derrick has a 3000 pound capacity. These derricks can be used by members who have a Dry Sail Storage Contact or have paid for large derrick fees for winter storage.

Fuel Dock

Gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricating oil and holding tank pumpout service is available. The fuel dock is open during the hours the Tender is operating (see Tender details for hours).

Docking - Face Docks

 Any member may dock his or her yacht on any of the Club's face docks for 2 hours without charge. For longer periods the member must register with the Dockmaster on duty and dock at the location assigned by the Dockmaster. Overnight docking at any time is subject to the docking fee but may be waived at the discretion of the Dockmaster.

Docking - Transient Slips

 Any member desiring to use a slip on a transient basis before Memorial Day may do so at no charge but must have permission of the licensee to use it. additionally, members must sign in with the Club Manager and provide a Certificate of Insurance. 

From Memorial Day until the slips are closed for the season, a member may use a transient slip for a fee. Arrangements must be made with the Dockmaster or the Club Manager before the member may occupy the slip.

Large Derrick and WInter Storage

 Winter storage for boats and spars on the Club grounds is available and is allocated by member seniority. The large derrick is limited to a 15 ton capacity and boats of 55 feet or less. All members are entitled to lift services for purposes other than boat storage. 

Skid Lot

 The Club owned lot on the west side of the county parking lot may be used by any member for storing a skid or trailer after launch or before haulout for not more than 3 days without fee.

Meeting and Party Facilities

Members can make use of the Club for private parties or meetings. Contact the Club Manager for details.