The History of HHYC
The Huntington Harbour Yacht Club was formed and incorporated in October of 1965. When it started, the club met at the Barefoot Bar located on the beach at the Bay and Racquet Club on Warner Avenue, until it moved into its present clubhouse. In 1977, the club signed a 30-year lease for its present site with the City of Huntington Beach. The membership designed and built the original building and docks in 1977 and 1978. The original facilities were dedicated on April 15, 1978. The clubhouse was enlarged to its present configuration, with the addition of 3,000 square feet, in April of 1984.
Since 1966, the club has been a member of the Southern California Yachting Association, attaining senior membership in 1981. As a member of the SCYA, the club members are entitled to reciprocity with all other recognized yacht clubs and the club frequently cruises to and enjoys the hospitality and facilities of other yacht clubs in Southern California. When traveling, HHYC members are welcomed at clubs all over the world.
From its inception, the HHYC has participated in an active sailing program and is currently a member of the United States Sailing Association and many other regional sailing associations. The club's sailing school trains more than 40 young sailors each year and the competitive sailing program has produced a good number of nationally-ranked sailors, including crewmembers on the American entry in the America's Cup racing series.