Year round on the water activities off historic Dana Point make this a destination you’ll want to experience for yourself. From sailing and paddleboarding to whale watching, kayaking, harbor cruises, and sunset views along the coast, Dana Point offers fun, adventure, and unforgettable ocean experiences in every season.
DWYC members live the coastal lifestyle year-round, with the Pacific Ocean as our playground and a full calendar of racing, cruising, fishing, youth sailing, and dockside traditions that keep life on the water exciting every month of the year.
Explore the DWYC categories below to see what catches your interest. Whether you’re into racing, cruising, fishing, youth sailing, social events, or just enjoying life around Dana Point Harbor, there’s plenty to discover. Send us a message anytime if you have questions or want to learn more.
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Your Club, Your Harbor, Your Adventure, Where you want to be DWYC!
At Dana West Yacht Club, membership means more than access to a club — it means access to the best of Dana Point Harbor and the Pacific Ocean all year long. Members enjoy a full calendar of races, cruises, fishing, youth sailing, social events, and on-the-water adventures designed for every kind of boater. Located in the Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World®, DWYC sits just minutes from world-class marine life, including year-round dolphins and seasonal whale migrations. As the first Whale Heritage Area in the Americas, Dana Point offers members a truly unmatched connection to the ocean.
From the annual Charity Regatta benefiting the American Cancer Society, to SCYA Midwinters, Fishing Tournaments, and events throughout beautiful Dana Point Harbor, DWYC loves being on the water and bringing members together. Whether sailing, cruising, fishing, racing, socializing at club events, or simply enjoying the Southern California boating lifestyle, DWYC members share a passion for everything the Beaches, harbor, and ocean have to offer.
Cruising
Places to go and people to see! Whether it’s rafting in Dana Point Harbor, visiting neighboring harbors or extended cruises, our fleet is on the go!
Youth Sailing
Participation is OPEN to both the youth of the DWYC and the surrounding communities, with options for sailors of all ages and skill levels, including serious competitors and recreational sailors.
Dana West Anglers
Reciprocal Clubs
DWYC welcomes members from all SCYA member clubs, as well as yacht clubs that are members of the Yacht Clubs of American that includes over 800 clubs in the USA.
We invite visitors to check the Burgee Log. If your club’s burgee is not listed, please consider scheduling a burgee exchange with a flag officer when you visit.
Racing
Dana Point Harbor is a quick few minutes to get to the start line several times a year. We offer a double-handed series, as well as an evening race in the fall; and our fleet is active in all harbor race series.
Charity Regatta
An annual 3-day PHRF spin and non-spin sailing series, is the crown of our club’s charitable fundraising efforts with Live and Silent Auctions, our famous Dinghy Poker Run and multiple land-side events during weekend.
Visiting Yachties
DWYC offers visiting yachtsman a place for the evening or two on a 60′ side-tie that is first come-first serve by reservation through our dockmaster. Complete the “contact us” form or call the office to make a reservation.