The St. John Yacht Club was founded in 1972 by a group of adventurous St. Johnians who loved sailing. Over the past 36 years, the St. John Yacht Club has grown to about 80 family memberships, including full- and part-time residents. We are members of the United States Sailing Association, with full reciprocal privileges with yacht clubs all over the world.
Encourage and promote the sport of yachting in the Virgin Islands
Provide the organization to give collective voice in support of measures and programs, the objective of which is the maintenance and protection of the marine environment of the Virgin Islands
Provide a social outlet and bond for those who would follow the sea as an avocation
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ARE THE PERFECT CRUISING GROUNDS FOR THOSE THAT LOVE THE OCEAN, AND PROVIDE PREMIER CONDITIONS FOR RACING AND OVERALL ENJOYMENT OF THE SEA.
ANNUAL REGATTAS
AROUND ST. JOHN
Starts and ends near Cruz Bay
DUKE’S TROPHY
Near Cruz Bay, around the Pillsbury Sound Cays
LA TAPA PLAGE REGATTA
Near Cruz Bay, around the Pillsbury Sound Cays
COMMODORE’S CUP
Coral Bay, to benefit Kids And The Sea (KATS)
More information and race dates can be found in the “Racing” section of this website.
Boats/sailors from anywhere are welcome to participate in the regattas. Call the Race Chairman at 340-626-0702 for information.
Social Functions
The St. John Yacht Club holds monthly Socials during the high season for its members and their guests.
More information HERE.
Visiting Yachtsmen
If you are on St. John during one of our Social Functions, we’d love to have you attend (space permitting).
Or send an email.
Membership
St. John Yacht Club always welcomes new members who share our love of St. John and sailing. Please call the Membership Chairman at 340-626-7455 for information about becoming a member or apply HERE.
Our Club Insignia – The Maltese Cross
The Maltese Cross is identified as the symbol of an order of Crustian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller, or Knights of Malta. It was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century. The cross is eight-pointed and has the form of four “V”-shaped arms joined together at their bases, so that each arm has two points. Its design is based on crosses used since the First Crusade. The eight points are said to symbolize the chivalric virtues:
Loyalty
Piety
Frankness
Bravery
Glory and honor
Contempt of death
Helpfulness towards the poor and the sick
Respect for the church