Island Yacht Club was chartered on February 26, 1970 at the Harbor Master's Office of Alameda Marina by Jim Rhoda, IYC's first Commodore.

Since its inception, IYC has been described as a "breeding ground for budding sailors" and has been renowned for its very competitive fleet. The Island Nights and Island Days series continue to attract multiple divisions, including sailors from Alameda's original "Santana Row".

Off the course, IYC has enjoyed consecutive wins in PICYA's annual Opening Day on the Bay event, a testament to our members' creativity and passion for sailing traditions. 

In June 2020, we were forced to vacate our historic clubhouse at Alameda Marina to make way for new residential development. The search continues for a new base for our members. 

Nonetheless, we prevail. This year, IYC celebrates its 28th Annual Women's Sailing Seminar, with a full weekend of educational sessions, storytelling and encouragement.

Club Commodores

Year	Name
2019 - Present	Chris Nicholas
2019	George Lythcott
2018	Chris Nicholas
2017	Danette Davis
2016	Paul Mueller
2015	Melissa Grudin
2014	Thom Mantooth
2013	John New
2012	Kristen Soetebier
2011	Dave Bloch
2010	David Ross
2009	Dawn Chesney
2008	Lucie Mewes
2007	John New
2006	Shirley Ahlf
2005	Peter Linehan
2004	Diane Duey McClure
2003	David Hand
2002	Dan Laramie
2001	Janet Frankel
2000	Ted Crum
1999	Mike Faber
1998	Pam Krawiec
1997	Ben Mewes
1996	Rich Ahlf
1995	Kenn Lewis
1994	Jerry Manifold
1993	Lynette Harter
1992	Larry Arnold
1991	Paul Frederick
1990	Gerhard Fuhrmann
1989	Steve Betts
1988	Ron Lee
1987	Ed McComas
1986	Seth Bailey
1985	Lou Habeman
1984	Ray Osborn
1983	Linda Newland
1982	Chuck Carroll
1981	Jack Johnson
1980	Ron DeVries
1979	Paul Frederick
1979	Mike Barret
1978	Al Hulse
1977	Ron DeVries
1976	Jim Hodges
1975	Jack Johnson
1974	Stan Cole
1973	Don Pheiff
1972	Jack Woida
1971	Dick Heckman
1970	Jim Rhoda