Philadelphia Yacht Club

Philadelphia Yacht Club Interactive Boating Community Evenings were spent playing cards and other games of choice; days were spent knocking about boats.

Philadelphia Yacht Club was originally founded in the 1850’s and grew rapidly during the affluent age after the Civil War when the popularity of boats and yachting was a prized gentleman’s sport. At its peak Philadelphia Yacht Club had buildings and piers on the Delaware River south of the Schuylkill River and the Navy Yard in the area west of Tinnicum Island in Essington PA. At that time gentleme

n members frequently stayed at the Club for the weekends during the season to enjoy the camaraderie of the other members and to escape the stifling heat of the city. Meals were prepared by a house staff and served by liveried servers. During its peak Philadelphia Yacht Club even had its own stop on the local railroad. At the end of the great depression, Philadelphia Yacht Club was in financial straights and by the beginning of the US participation in WW-II the Club suspended operations due to the lack of available men to participate and financial hardship. Philadelphia Yacht Club remained inactive until 1986. However, upon completion of the Philadelphia Marine Center at piers 12 through 24 on the Delaware River, enough interested boaters joined by those at Piers 3 and 5 assembled and reincorporated the club finally in April of 1987. The early membership swelled to over 110 with the club meeting monthly at various locations. In 1989 PYC took its 1st new quarters located on the second floor of the Pier 3 & 5 head house and a year later moved down to first floor overlooking the boats and slips in the Pier 3 marina. Unfortunately, after several years, rising operating costs made that location untenable and PYC once again resorted to using area restaurants and clubs for its monthly meetings. In 1998 the new facility at the corner of Front & Vine Streets was completed and remains the Club’s location today.

06/04/2026
03/10/2026

The Conservancy is thrilled to announce that the trailer for our forthcoming feature-length documentary film, “Superliner: The Enduring Legacy of the SS United States,” is now available!

“Superliner” offers a unique look at the ship’s next chapter with unprecedented footage of her upcoming reefing off Florida’s Gulf Coast. Directed and produced by the team that created the 2008 documentary “SS United States: Lady in Waiting,” the film has been partially funded by a generous dedicated donation that will help bring this project to life.

“Superliner” is targeted for release in 2026 and will be a key feature in the Conservancy’s future museum and visitor experience in Florida. A media release promoting this film was distributed to entertainment industry trade publications today.

To watch the trailer for this exciting new film, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54EpVoQjVG4

02/24/2026
07/03/2025

Come join us for a fun filled night.

04/07/2025

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303 N Front Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106

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