Harbour

Marin Yacht Club

San Rafael, United StatesSan Francisco Bay
Type
Harbour

Private yacht club and 27 acre marina at the mouth of the San Rafael Canal, San Rafael, with 115 berths.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach via the dredged San Rafael Channel from San Pablo Bay. Note that siltation has shifted the usable channel further east of North Channel Light No. 17 than the chart shows. Reciprocal visiting members should contact the club ahead.

Practical

115 berths for boats from 11 to 24 m. Members and reciprocal yachts only, no public transient. No fuel berth on site. Address 24 Summit Avenue, San Rafael.

History

Originally formed on 17 October 1928 as the yachting annex of the Marin Golf and Country Club, founded by F. Somers Peterson. The club was constituted on its own in October 1935.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
37.97213, -122.49882 (37°58.33'N 122°29.93'W)
Town
San Rafael
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Marin Yacht Club lies at 37°58.33'N 122°29.93'W, that is 37.97213, -122.49882 in decimal degrees.

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