Davis Island Yacht Club

Nice private yacht club that is big into sailing. Note to visit, you must be a member or have a reciprocal visitation agreement with another yacht club. They have a 2 story clubhouse built about 21 years ago. It has a bar and open dining room upstairs with a wrap around porch. It has great views for sunset.

Initially invited by a friend who is a world class catamaran racer to crew during Thursday’s Regatta. Boat owners are very welcoming and grateful for those willing to crew, regardless of the extent of your crewing experience I have met many wonderful, like-minded individuals, from all walks of life enjoying a peaceful evening racing South Shore to Bayshore, out of Davis Island yacht club. Thank you DIYC, Racing Club, Captains: Jamie and Calvin, (et.al) for the memorable experience. ⛵️

I have enjoyed many an Easter, Fourth of July, and New Years Eve parties here. A member’s only club tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tampa. Beautiful panoramic view from the deck while enjoying a beverage from the bar. I was doing just that with a rum & coke while waiting for the celebration of life to begin for my wife’s father who passed away in May. He was a longtime member of the Davis Island Yacht Club and will be sorely missed. RIP Jim Frijouf.

We spent the day watching our dear granddaughter sailing in a regatta. It was wonderful and those kids were sailing boats singlehandedly all day. The views were spectacular including planes flying in and out of the local airfield. Davis islands racing team was great.

Davis Island is one of the best Yacht Clubs! The people are amazing, and very active. I enjoy the consistent regatta schedule, there’s always a race to take your boat out for! For boats, it is easy to get in and out of the basin and there’s plenty of depth! No channel! Even with a 7 foot keel!