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History

 as 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 multiple wins in PICYA's annual Opening Day on the Bay event, awards in the Annual Lighted Boat Parade, a testament to our members' creativity and passion for sailing traditions. 

In June 2020, we had to vacate our historic clubhouse at Alameda Marina to make way for new residential development. Adding in the Covid pandemic with the loss of our clubhouse, membership dropped to less than 20 members. With commitment, dedication, and a bit of restructuring, Island Yacht Club has grown back to it's pre-pandemic levels of membership. While the search continues for a new base, IYC continues to thrive in the boating community. 

Club Commodores

Year

Name


2025

Eileen Zedd

2024

Eric Korbas

2023

Eileen Zedd

2022

Rosanne de Vries

2021

Melissa Grudin

2020

Chris Nicholas

2019

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
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    • Join or Renew
    • History
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    • Cruise-Outs
  • Volunteer
  • In Memoriam
  • Contact
  • Women's Sailing Seminar
    • Linda Newland
  • Tides & Currents on the San Francisco Bay