Capital Yacht Club, Washington DC, Potomac River, Slips & Amenities

The Capital Yacht Club (CYC) is located at the heart of The Wharf. Established in 1892, we have a rich tradition of boating on the Washington Channel. Our clubhouse overlooks the club docks providing monumental views, a relaxed atmosphere, and DC hospitality. Come join us as a member or visiting boater and get to know this unique community on DC’s vibrant Southwest Waterfront.

Open to public

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Navigation

Current:Weak

Notes

Shallowest area is 1.5 miles south of the Yacht Club, just south of the junction of the Washington Channel, Anacostia River and the Potomac River (depth approx 12 feet at mean low tide). The Washington Channel is 20 ft from bank to bank. Tide also affected by Bay winds. Long periods (over 2 days) of high (15 – 20 kts) northwest wind will lower the tide an additional 1 foot. Online NOAA tide gage located within 1/4 mile

Dockage

Average price per day:$3.85/ft/day
Total:86
Type:Concrete, Floating, T Dock
LOA Max:170
Beam Max:22
Dockage depth:12
Accessibility:AC Power 100A, AC Power 30A, AC Power 50A, Cable TV, Disability Access, Phone Hookup, Secure Access, Security Patrol

Notes

New concrete docks installed 2015 with all new utilities. 480V 3ph on T Heads. Dingy dock for anchored vessels between B and C Docks below the clubhouse. No beam restrictions on T-head docks, beam restrictions on slips vary from 16 to 22 feet depending on the slip. Inner floating dock slips have draft restrictions of 10 – 12 feet due to underwater dock structure. CYC keeps about 7 slips open for transients. Need to call ahead for reservations. Vessels over 65 feet are $6.00 per foot. Winter-over discounts available. There are no discounts now for recipricol yacht clubs or MTOA.

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