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What is Fairwind Yacht Club?
About Fairwind
Sailing, education, community service
- Established
- 1966
- Harbors
- 2
- Boat sizes
- 14–40 ft
- Run by
- Volunteers

Fairwind Yacht Club, an all volunteer sailing cooperative in Marina del Rey and Channel Islands Harbor, is the ideal way for boating enthusiasts to have year-round access to sailboats without the high costs of ownership. Membership openings ebb and flow throughout the year. Fill out our membership application and mail it with an undated check in to be considered.
The best way to learn about our club is to read our FAQ and attend one of our monthly Open Houses.

Established in 1966 as a nonprofit corporation, Fairwind Yacht Club is a family oriented association whose members enjoy training, quality sailing, cruising and fun with fellow members who share a common love of sailing, the sea and a sense of community among our sailors. We make sure that the volunteer work is fun and rewarding, and the quarterly dues are low. Club benefits are numerous, and include year-round access to a variety of sailboats, ASA training, and private and group cruises to nearby marinas and to the Channel Islands.
Reservations for use of our many boats, which range from 14 to 40 feet, are made online, and checked-out members are free to bring family and guests along. Restrooms, showers and parking facilities are all available for members and guests.
Work Day & Open House
Come see the boats and meet the members
MdR
Marina del Rey
- Work Day
- Second Saturday of the month, 9:30 AM – Noon, plus Tuesdays 9:30 AM – Noon
- Open House
- Second Saturday of the month. Training and sailing 1 – 4 PM.
- Where
- 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Docks G800, G1000, G1400 (Hobie cats on G2600)
Work Day starts at 9:30am at dock G1400 located at the end of Mindanao Way on G Basin, adjacent to Burton Chace Park. Park in the “Pay and Display” lot near the park. Training and Sailing in the afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. If you plan to attend, please contact the MdR Membership Secretary.
CIH
Channel Islands Harbor
- Work Day
- Third Sunday of the month, 9:00 AM – Noon, followed by club training 1 – 4 PM
- Open House
- By appointment — contact the CIH Membership Secretary or Fleet Captain.
- Where
- Peninsula Yacht Marina, 3700 Peninsula Road, Oxnard, CA 93035
E-dock (large boats) and F-dock (small & medium boats); Capri 14s in the Seabridge pond
The Channel Islands Harbor work day is held on the third Sunday of the month and starts promptly at 9 AM. Members who wish to train following the work day should contact the CIH Fleet Captain. Prospective members who would like to tour our boats and inquire about club membership are welcome to contact the CIH Membership Secretary to confirm appointment time.

Dates occasionally shift around holidays. You can view the entire Work Day and Open House schedule on the club calendar.
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