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South Shore Yacht Club has a long history of racing, dating back to its inception in 1957. For over 60 years, SSYC has been providing its members and guests a long tradition of fun, friendliness, and camaraderie through our sailing, boating, cruising, racing and social events and programs. We also offer a fantastic children’s Sailing and Boating Program through the Newport Sea Base, located on PCH just down the street from our club.



Visitor Information

South Shore Yacht Club shares a building with Newport Beach Yacht Club and welcomes all Southern California Yachting Association-affiliated organizations, as well as other recognized yacht clubs from around the country and the world, to enjoy our clubhouse. Please have your membership card available to present at the front desk.

Dress Code: Members attire shall at all times conform to good taste for a private club atmosphere, and shall be strictly enforced by Club staff. Swim trunks, bathing suits and bare feet are not permitted in the lounge, restaurant or Docksider room. Baseball caps of any sort are not be permitted in the restaurant.

HOURS: Monday 4pm – 9pm, Tuesday CLOSED, Wed & Thursday 4pm – 9pm, Friday & Sat 12pm – 9pm, Sunday 11 am – 9pm

Visiting Yachtsmen: At this time South Shore Yacht Club does not have dock privileges.


Bridge and Board - 2025

Commodore – Captain Jim Coleman

Vice Commodore – Lisa Cullinane

Rear Commodore – Bill Frisz

Secretary – Penny Scholey

Treasurer – John Marshall

Staff Commodore – Clive Gurwitz

Director – Issa Bahbah

Director – Sandra Campa

Director – Jill Ellis

Director – Stacy McCartney

Director – Greg Warfield

Judge Adocate - Tom Noto


Committee Chairs

Race Chair – John Marshall

Cruise Chairs – Martha Gurwitz

Social Chair – Jill Ellis

Membership Chair – Jim Coleman

Philanthropy – Tom Noto



SSYC History

Originally known as South Shore Sailing Club, the club is a senior member of Southern California Yachting Association and have offered racing opportunities to its membership for nearly sixty years. Founded in 1957 South Shore was among only 3 other clubs in the harbor: NHYC, BYC, and LIYC.  Bob Gammon served as our first Commodore in 1958.

Our original Port and clubhouse was located at 2527 West Coast Highway in Mariner’s Mile two doors from Josh Slocums restaurant, which has changed hands many times. We built the docks, breakwater, clubhouse, boat shed and office building on the property.  We were at the clubhouse from about 1961 to 2004 when our lease ran out and the property had been sold to a charter boat company. From there we moved to our current location sharing a building with NBYC. 


Follow Us

Contact Us:

949-731-4411

CommodoreSouthShoreYC@gmail.com


Address:

1099 Bayside Dr.

Newport Beach, CA

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