Long Beach Yacht Club
 LBYC burgee Burgee | |
| Founded | 1929 |
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| Clubhouse | 6201 E. Appian Way Long Beach, CA 90803 |
| Country |  |
| Website | http://www.lbyc.org |
Long Beach Yacht Club is a private club located on a promontory at the east end of Naples Island in Long Beach, California.
History
Long Beach Yacht Club was created when in 1929 as the result of an inquiry from the Associated Boating Industries of Northern California regarding the possibility of a powerboat race between Long Beach and San Francisco.
The proposed race would be run during the San Francisco Motor Boat Show, and would provide advertising for the show and the Northern California boating industries. The inquiry was addressed to Daniel M. Callis, Sr., a prominent naval architect active in yacht club committee work.
The race was first run in April 1929 by a "Long Beach Yacht Club", the burgee for which was made by the wife of prominent Long Beach attorney Jonah Jones, Jr. and flown in the race.[1]
The building in which you see was designed and built in 1960. In 1985 Morris Group Architects Project Manager Brian Corntassel orchestrated the current building configuration for Randy Morris with its addition to the upstairs dining area, lengthening of the upstairs bar, the addition of Lava rock Wall bathrooms and Boat steering wheel lighting all standing on 4 columns and glass. The search for wheels took an eternity but were in place for the grand re-opening which now offered Valet Parking and Porte Cochere Grand Entrance. The Lava rock as transferred to Long Beach from Hawaii via a 7 sloop regatta with 6 man teams carrying 100lbs ballast each. Construction was completed by 1986. Upon entry of the building you quickly get the feeling of sailing and competition in sailing and being part of a very big family. A place of prestige and pride. Our doors are always open.
Fleets
The Congressional Cup started by LBYC members in the mid 60’s has grown to be LBYC’s and the United States’ premier sailing event. Over 300 members volunteer during the week and the sailors are the best in the world. The road to the America’s Cup is truly through LBYC and the Congressional Cup.
The club maintains a fleet of Catalina 37 limited production racing boat, specifically designed race in the Congressional Cup hosted by LBYC
Anglers boast a membership of a third of the regular members.
Regattas
The Congressional Cup is the longest-running sailboat match race regatta in North America. This forty-nine year-old event, occurring over five days, is fully run and managed by volunteers, features sailors representing seven countries and uniquely offers in-person dramatic up-close viewing on a short course.[2] The match races, feature equal and identical boats with crews that do not exceed 1,156 pounds.
Long Beach Race Week - hosted by both Alamitos Bay Yacht Club as well as Long Beach Yacht Club.[3] is the Southern California Keel Boat championship that has ushered summer into Southern California for 35 years.
Junior Sailing Program
The Long Beach Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program runs June 17-Aug. 2. It is only open to LBYC member families with children ages 6–17.