You don't need to own a boat to enjoy life on Banderas Bay!
Whether you love sailing, fishing, boating, racing, or simply spending time with friends, Vallarta Yacht Club offers a welcoming community of people who share a passion for life on the water.
Founded in 2002, VYC brings together local residents, seasonal visitors, experienced sailors, beginners, and families from around the world. From on-the-water adventures and international regattas to social gatherings and waterfront dining, there's something for everyone.
Discover the Benefits of Membership:
- Access the Club Fleet: Enjoy club sailboats and motorboats without the costs of ownership. View our fleet.
- Member Discounts: Discounts at Picante Grill, our delicious restaurant and bar
- Make Friends and Have Fun: Join an active social calendar full of happy hours, parties, and outings
- Get Out on the Water: Explore the bay through organized sailing, fishing, cruising, and other boating activities
- Sailing and Racing: Participate in over 90 days of club races, regattas, and sailing activities for all experience levels
- Community Involvement: Support the local community through volunteer activities, charitable events, and fundraisers
- Learn Something New: Attend boating seminars and educational presentations to develop your nautical skills
- Junior Sailing: Free first lesson in our professionally coached program that has produced Olympians
- Your Clubhouse: Relax, socialize, or work in a comfortable setting with fellow members
- Bring your guests: Bring family and friends to the club and share your member discount with them
- Reciprocal Club Privileges: Enjoy temporary membership privileges at yacht clubs all over the world
Interested in joining?
Explore our membership options and fees below, or stop by the club to meet our members and learn more. No boat ownership or sailing experience required. Membership is more affordable than ever, with reduced rates for members age 50 and under.
Questions? Contact membership@vallartayachtclub.org or message our membership team on WhatsApp: 
+52 (329) 116 0647
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND FEES (click to expand)
SIX MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
- FLAG
- Access to club boats
- 15% discount at Picante Grill
- Club voting privileges
- Part-time (6 months) or full-time (12 months) residents
- Full access to club facilities and events
- The privilege to fly the standard VYC burgee
- Refer a new Flag Member and receive a bar/restaurant or boat rental credit of 6000 MXN.
- Part-time membership does not have to be consecutive months
- VYC reciprocal club membership card for use with VYC reciprocal clubs around the world
- Memberships for those 50 and under receive significant discounts.
- GOLD FLAG
All the Benefits of Flag Membership- 27% discount at Picante Grill
- Special burgee signifying Gold Flag status
- YOUTH
- Available for ages 6 - 23
- Full use of Club facilities and events
- Member discounts at Picante Grill
- Small boat access
- After 6 months as a member in good standing, Youth Members become a Flag Member at age 24 without paying the initiation fee
NOTE: Parents of students in the Junior Sailing Program are eligible to become Flag members, without an initiation fee, after their children have participated in the program for a minimum of 6 months.
- ASSOCIATE
Perfect for Cruisers and short term visitors- Dues paid monthly after annual membership fee
- Only pay dues for the months you are in the Banderas Bay Area
- Full access to Club facilities and events
- 15% discount at Picante Grill
- The privilege to fly the standard VYC burgee
- VYC reciprocal club membership card for use with VYC reciprocal clubs around the world
- RECIPROCAL
A free two week Associate Membership- For members of verified reciprocal clubs
- Initial two weeks free
- 10% discount at Picante Grill
- Extend for up to 2 months after the first two weeks for a monthly fee
- Annual fee and monthly dues apply after two months
- CORPORATE and MEGA YACHT
- Customized rates for organizations and yacht crews
- Annual fee applies to six or more members
- Contact the Membership Director for details membership@vallartayachtclub.org