Expanding Horizons Through Reciprocity

NYC members can visit other prestigious Florida Council of Yacht Club locales

Formed in 1960, the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs (FCYC) encourages the sport of yachting and general club activities, promotes safety afloat and beneficial legislation, and fosters reciprocity between qualified yacht clubs.

Naples Yacht Club is one of the 13 founding member clubs of the council. As a result, members can visit other member clubs, reserve a berth for their boat with the first night’s dockage free, and bill charges for all activities through their own club.

Reciprocity privileges can take you even farther. The council has sponsored cruises to the Dry Tortugas, Bahamas, and Everglades. Professionally organized tours to Monte Carlo, Greece, Denmark, Germany, Bermuda, the Caribbean and Dominican Republic, Panama Canal, and the St. Lawrence Seaway have taken yachters across the globe.

“Reciprocity is, unquestionably, a lynchpin of the council and a wonderful benefit to members,” says Richard Botthof, FCYC director for Naples Yacht Club. “Over the past 50 years, as a member of four different member clubs, I have enjoyed this benefit immensely.”

If you are traveling outside of Florida and wish to visit a yacht club in your destination city, please contact NYC’s reservationist: (239) 262-6647 or reservations@naplesyc.com.

Reciprocal Benefits: Go Local or Global

You are already a member of one of the 10 most prestigious yacht clubs in the country, and the oldest and finest private Club in Naples. Our membership is comprised of both world travelers and locals who like to stick closer to home.

Being a member of a Club of our status provides the opportunity to spend a little time enjoying the amenities and dining at other renowned properties. In the summer, Naples Yacht Club typically enjoys reciprocity with several of our area’s most prestigious clubs. Each spring, we provide a list of clubs where you can enjoy dining, golf, and other amenities.

Naples Yacht Club is a founding member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs (FCYC)—and one of its principal objectives is to promote reciprocity among all the member clubs.

If you are traveling outside of Florida and wish to visit a yacht club in your destination city, please contact NYC’s reservationist. We have reciprocity with many clubs around the country and around the world. We will be happy to contact clubs and make arrangements for your visit whenever possible. Typically, home club members have priority for reservations, as is the case at NYC; however, in most instances, we are able to make your preferred arrangements for your visit.

Reciprocity works both ways, so we often welcome members of visiting clubs from FCYC and around the country. Please take a moment to say hello when you see a new face in our clubhouse! 