Do you need a yacht to join? No, you do not. In fact, according to the definition of yacht ... "A yacht is a recreational boat or ship. The term originates from the Dutch word jacht "hunt", and was originally defined as a light fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other transgressors around and into the shallow waters of the Low Countries." The modern use of the term designates two different classes of watercraft; sailing and power boats. Yachts differ from working ships mainly by their leisure purpose, and it was not until the rise of the steamboat and other types of a powerboat that sailing vessels, in general, came to be perceived as a luxury, or recreational vessels. Later the term came to encompass motor boats for primarily private pleasure purposes as well.
Of course, we do not have to chase pirates away, except for those who try to steal certain refreshments from our coolers.
Whether you own a boat or not Crescent City Yacht Club is for you! We enjoy getting together on either land or water. We pride ourselves on being a club for all ages."