What is a membership?
A membership to Harbor Sailboats is a way for sailors to access the water without the need of boat ownership. Harbor Sailboats is a sailing club, meaning we provide beginning to advanced sailing lessons, sailboats rentals, and new/used yacht sales to our members. A brand new sailor can join the club and immediately enroll into ASA 101 Basic Keelboat (included with your membership) and start chartering 22′ boats to build your skills and sailing resume.
After a handful of days on the water on our 22′ sailboats, members will be ready to take the next course, ASA 103 Coastal Cruising, and become certified to skipper boats up to 37′. Take your skills as far as you desire and become certified to skipper boats up to 51′!
Harbor Sailboats is proud to be San Diego’s only private sailing club!
Membership Benefits
San Diego Sailing Club dba Harbor Sailboats
Exclusive Access to the Newest
and Largest Charter Fleet
The newest, cleanest, and best
maintained yachts available only
for member rentals
ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Included
Enroll into the 101 class immediately and become certified in just one weekend
E-mails & Monthly Newsletters
Stay informed regarding the fleet, club activities, educational content, clinics, and social events
Online Forum
Looking for crew? It’s easy, just sign in to find other qualified members to sail with at all skill levels
Marina Facilities
Members receive key access to the swimming pool, spa, showers, and laundry while sailing
Club Flotillas
Annual remote and local club organized flotillas including the BVI’s, Tahiti, Catalina, Mission Bay, Croatia, and more
Exclusive Access to Sailing Lessons
Begginer to advanced sailing lessons offered year-round on modern and well-equipped yachts; all instructors are Harbor Sailboats employees
Lady Mariners
Women only clinic and sails designed to sharpen basic skills; female USCG ASA certified instructor onboard
Capri 22 One Design Racing
Join fellow club members for friendly competition and camaraderie racing Capri 22’s April-September
Clinics
Get a wide selection of member clinics offered year-round; enjoy sailing and keep up on your sailing chops
Performance Race Training
Learn the particulars of racing on various HS boats equipped with spinnakers
Yacht Sales Team
Specializing in the sale of late model used boats and new Beneteau Yachts for charter placement and private ownership
Membership Options
Local Residents Club Membership
Primary residence within San Diego County
- Membership initiation – $495 (includes ASA 101)
- Monthly sailing minimum* – $55
- Exclusive access to Harbor Sailboats’ fleet
*Monthly sailing minimum only charged on months members do not rent a boat
Out of County Resident Membership
Primary residence outside San Diego County
- Membership initiation – $495 (includes ASA 101)
- Annual sailing minimum* (paid in advance) – $660
- Exclusive access to Harbor Sailboats’ fleet
*Annual sailing minimum is fully applied towards sailboat rentals, take the whole year to spend annual minimum; will expire on member anniversary date if not used
Family Membership
Members living within the same household can be added to the membership for only $395
- ASA 101 included
- Same membership benefits as primary member
- No monthly or annual minimum
New Sailors
- Membership includes ASA 101 Basic Keelboat ($495 value)
- After ASA 101, your first AM rental is on us!
Refer a Friend
The community of sailors at Harbor Sailboats is the heart of our sailing club; the more the merrier! Please consider sharing your love of sailing by referring us to a friend. Invite your fellow sailors, family, friends, and co-workers to stop by and see why Harbor Sailboats is San Diego’s first choice for sailing lessons, sailboat charters, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff.