We are located on Route 88 in Falmouth, just ten minutes north of Portland on the shores of beautiful Casco Bay. We are proud to be America’s third oldest continuously running yacht club and to be recognized by Lloyd’s Register as the thirteenth oldest yacht club organized on April 26, 1869. Our membership is active in cruising, racing and boating. Portland Yacht Club is home to the Pilot Race, PHRF Race weekend and the Monhegan Island Race. The Club also hosts informal races every summer Thursday Night. Our J-24 Fleet 43 is very active, with racing on every Wednesday night and almost every weekend, along with our new class of Etchells who race every Tuesday night. Our cruises include a shakedown cruise in June, a two-week cruise Downeast in July enjoyed by thirty to forty Club boats, and a mini-cruise at the end of the season. Our active Junior Sailing Program is open to non-members and has produced many first class sailors. Most recently Peter Levesque and Nichol Ernst won the Bemis Trophy, awarded to the top junior 420 sailors in the United States. Our program uses Club-owned Optimists and 420s, along with some privately-owned boats. Applications for the program are available on our website www.portlandyachtclub.com.

2007 Hours Of Operation

Waterfront Information:

Hours are 0800 to 2000 starting May 12. July 4th we extend hours until 2400. Shortened hours of operation occur both before and after peak season (beginning May 31 and ending October 12). Check with the dock house or call the club for exact times. PYC monitors VHF channel 68 or will respond to 3 short horn blasts for pickup service.

Floats

Ice, water, electricity, and loading carts are available. Trash and recycling receptacles are located 100 feet from the top of the pier by the parking lot. Tie up time at the floats is limited to 30 minutes, with no overnight dockage permitted. Lifejackets must be worn on the floats and launches by all children 12 and under.

Visiting Yachts

PYC has NO guest moorings. However, some of our member’s moorings will likely be available if vacant, but reservations cannot be made in advance. Check with the Dockmaster or launch operator upon arrival for an assignment. A facilities use fee will be charged at the rate of $30.00 per night.
We honor reciprocal privileges with other yacht clubs throughout the world. We can arrange group dinners, cookouts, or a good old-fashioned Maine lobster dinner while you are visiting. Please contact our Club Manager, for details.

Fall Information: Our Club is BYOB, so we invite you to bring your own beverages to enjoy on our deck before dinner. Setups are available. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, and dress is casual (no T-shirts, please). Cash, check, Visa, Discover or Mastercard are accepted. No American Express. Maine’s minimum drinking age is 21 and must be strictly observed.