GYA
Gulf Yachting Association
The Gulf Yachting Association was organized to promote the sport of yacht racing on the Gulf Coast and nearby areas. Founded in 1901 and reorganized in 1920, the GYA has grown from the original six clubs to over thirty member organizations. The GYA sanctions various yacht events, including interclub competition in the Viper 640, and serves to coordinate the activities of its members.
The GYA is a member of the United States Sailing Association, the governing body of the sport in this country, and is recognized as a member yacht racing association of that organization. In this capacity, the GYA provides representation to the national body for Gulf Coast sailors, runs quarter-final eliminations for national championships sanctioned by US Sailing, and provides an Appeals Committee to hear and decide appeals involving the racing rules.
The GYA is one of four yacht racing associations forming Area D, one of eleven Areas in the United States. Areas have a representative on the Board of Directors of the United States Sailing Association and the same individual serves as a member of the Council of Sailing Associations, an important representative body within US Sailing. Areas are geographical delineations within the jurisdiction of US Sailing that serve many functions in the administration of the sport.
Member Clubs
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Apalachee Bay Yacht Club (2004) 69 Harbour Point Drive, Crawfordville, FL 32327 o: (850) 926-7775 Sail Numbers: 320-329 |
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Birmingham Sailing Club (1994) 147 Merrill Road, Vincent, AL 35178Sail Numbers: 310-319 |
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Buccaneer Yacht Club (1933)  4281 Park Road, Mobile, AL 36605 o: (251) 479-8190 Sail Numbers: 40-49 |
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Bay Waveland Yacht Club* (1901) 1 Yacht Club Drive, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 o: (228) 467-4592 f: (228) 467-2208 Sail Numbers: 90-99 |
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Biloxi Yacht Club *** (1901) 408 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530 o: (228) 374-6344 f: (228) 374-6345 Sail Numbers: 1-9 |
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Cypremort Yacht Club (1978) 575 Bayview Drive, Cypremort Point, LA 70538 o: (337) 261-0136 Sail Numbers: 200-209 |
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Fort Walton Yacht Club (1955) 180 Ferry Road NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 o: (850) 243-7102 Sail Numbers: 110-119 |
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Fairhope Yacht Club (1944) 101 Volanta Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532 o: (251) 928-3276 b: (251) 928-8888 f: (251) 990-8602 Sail Numbers: 80-89 |
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Grand Lagoon Yacht Club (1968) 10653 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL 32507 o: (850) 607-7569 Sail Numbers: 140-149 |
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Grande Maumelle Sailing Club (1985) 12000 Maumelle Harbour Rd, Roland, AR 72135 o: (501) 868-5725 Sail Numbers: 270-279 |
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Gulfport Yacht Club (1903) 800 East Pier Road, Gulfport, MS 39501 o: (228) 863-6795 b: (228) 863-6796×303 f: (228) 863-9843 Sail Numbers: 50-59 |
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Houston Yacht Club ** (1998) 3620 Miramar Drive, Shoreacres, TX 77571 o: (281) 471-1255 f: (281) 471-9260 Sail Numbers: 280-289 |
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Jackson Yacht Club (1960) 700 Yacht Club Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157 o: (601) 856-8844 f: (601) 856-8845 Sail Numbers: 120-129 |
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Lake Arthur Yacht Club (1981) 6251 Morgan Shores Road, Lake Arthur, LA 70549Sail Numbers: 250-259 |
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Long Beach Yacht Club (1982) 203 East Beach Blvd, Long Beach, MS 39560 o: (228) 868-8279 b: (228) 261-1413 Sail Numbers: 260-269 |
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Lake Charles Yacht Club (1990) 1305 North Lakeshore Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601 o: (337) 474-0730 Sail Numbers: 300-309 |
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Lake Forest Yacht Club (1980) 3 Yacht Club Road , Daphne, AL 36526 o: (251) 626-9329 Sail Numbers: 210-219 |
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Mobile Yacht Club *** (1901) 4925 Marina Drive North, Mobile, AL 36605 o: (251) 471-3131 b: (251) 473-1860 Sail Numbers: 70-79 |
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New Orleans Yacht Club (1953) 403 North Roadway Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 o: (504) 283-2581 f: (504) 283-2582 Sail Numbers: 100-109 |
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Navy Yacht Club (1981) AA Cunningham Street NAS, Pensacola, FL 32508Sail Numbers: 230-239 |
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Ocean Springs Yacht Club (1971) 100 Front Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 o: (228) 875-1915 Sail Numbers: 180-189 |
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Pensacola Beach Yacht Club* (1983) 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 o: (850) 934-8757 Sail Numbers: 150-159 |
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Pass Christian Yacht Club* (1901) 120 South Market Street, Pass Christian, MS 39571 o: (228) 452-2571 f: (228) 452-7169 Sail Numbers: 30-39 |
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Pelican Yacht Club (1963) 9000 LA Highway 1, New Roads, LA 70760Sail Numbers: 130-139 |
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Pontchartrain Yacht Club (1968) 140 Jackson Avenue, Mandeville, LA 70448 o: (985) 626-3192 f: (985) 626-5564 Sail Numbers: 170-179 |
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Point Yacht Club (1992) 26986 Fish Trap Road, Elberta, AL 36530Sail Numbers: 160-169 |
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Pensacola Yacht Club (1920) 1897 West Cypress Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 o: (850) 433-8804 b: (850) 432-7006 f: (850) 438-3105 Sail Numbers: 10-19 |
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Singing River Yacht Club (1971) 3900 Beach Blvd, Pascagoula, MS 39567 o: (228) 769-1876 f: (228) 769-2299 Sail Numbers: 190-199 |
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South Shore Yacht Club (1989) 6701 Stars & Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126 o: (985) 882-7271 f: (985) 882-7271 Sail Numbers: 290-299 |
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St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club (1935) 218 Bunkers Cove Road, Panama City, FL 32401 o: (850) 769-2453 f: (850) 769-4469 Sail Numbers: 60-69 |
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St. Petersburg Yacht Club (1981) 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 o: (727) 822-3873 f: (727) 895-4779 Sail Numbers: 240-249 |
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Southern Yacht Club *** (1901) 105 N. Roadway Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 o: (504) 288-4200 f: (504) 283-0621 Sail Numbers: 20-29 |
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Tammany Yacht Club (1981) 1196 Harbor Drive, Slidell, LA 70458 o: (985) 649-5222 Sail Numbers: 220-229 |
