Brownsville Yacht Club is a family club whose purpose is enjoy the water through boating and the Brownsville community. The club encourages and promotes the sport of yachting and boating, safety on the water and the science of seamanship and navigation. The club sponsors dinners, educational events and charity fund raisers like Haunted Harbor for a local food bank.  The club is for boaters and non-boaters alike. The club promotes the Port of Brownsville as a beautiful, uncluttered space with a warm and welcoming community.

 

Our general membership meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month (check the calendar for changes) in the BVYC Clubhouse at 7:00PM. Social time gathering starts 6:30pm and visitors and guests welcome.

Please come join us!!

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP​

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Clubhouse

Brownsville Yacht Club is located at Port of Brownsville - one of the most peaceful and attractive marinas on western Puget Sound. We have a cozy and comfortable clubhouse located right at the marina which is available for private use by members, their family and friends, for general relaxation or just visiting. The clubhouse is also available for private rental as well by members and the public. The club is open to the public for Morning Coffee at 9:00 a.m.

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Cruising

Our Yacht Club organizes cruises for members to go new places and have fun! The cruising year starts in February with Frosty Fest in Poulsbo, in March with St. Patrick’s Day in Bremerton and picks up as the weather warms.

 

Social Events

We have many social activities as well, such as participating in Brownsville Appreciation Day, (BAD! may return in 2024), Friday Deck Parties every other week in the summer, Morning Coffee in the Clubhouse, educational events like Pier Peer with local marine biologists, Haunted Harbor Halloween charity fund raiser, and we’re always looking for new ideas. In 2024 we are planning an OctoberFest party with music by the Hometown Band. Can you polka?

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Member Discounts

Brownsville Yacht Club members receive significant discounts at the East Bremerton West Marine. 

 

Reciprocal Privileges 

Brownsville Yacht Club members enjoy reciprocal privileges with over 95 northwest yacht clubs. Reciprocal arrangements are with some of the most popular yacht clubs in Washington, British Columbia, and even Oregon. Click here for a complete list of reciprocals. 

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Cost of Membership

It costs $150 for boat owners and $100 for non-boat owners to join the Brownsville Yacht Club. Yearly dues is $350 for families and $200 for individuals.

​Dues are paid in June for the period of June 1 to May 31st.

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Membership May 2024

The club is having a membership drive in May 2024 to encourage new members to join. Discounts on initiation and monthly dues! The initiation fee is discounted so new members pay $0 or $50 for those who want keys to the clubhouse. Dues for the months of April and May 2024 are waived for new members.