| Capital Yacht Club Washington, DC 20024 | |
| 38° 52' 44.87'', -77° 1' 29.55'' | |
| +12024888110 | |
| VHF Ch. 16 | |
| www.capitalyachtclub.com | |
| Potomac River |
About
A private Yacht Club formed in 1892. The Capital Yacht Club has a rich tradition of boating with monumental views and warm hospitality. Join CYC as a member or visiting boater and get to know this unique community on DC’s Washington Channel.
Wharf Coordinates: N 38° 52.600’ / W 077° 01.334’
Berth Capacity
Slips:86
Linear Docks:361 Feet
Approach
The Capital Yacht Club is located on the north end of the Washington Channel, just south of the 14th Street Bridge. You will travel approximately one mile north on the Washington Channel from the intersection of the Potomac River, Washington Channel and the Anacostia River. The Capital Yacht Club will be the three docks on your starboard side between The Wharf's Recreation Pier and District Pier, with an average water depth of 20 feet. Air draft up the Potomac River is 135 feet at the 301 bridge and 170 feet at the power lines near Quantico. The Woodrow Wilson Bridge at Alexandria, VA has a clearance of 75 feet. You can call 877-463-6992, if you need to schedule an opening.
When approaching CYC, please hail Dock Staff on channel 16 and switch to 68 for instructions. They will meet you at your slip with your welcome package with gate key cards and be happy to answer any other questions that you have.
Services & Amenities
Last Updated: Jan 30, 2026
Dockage:Yes
Water Hookup:Yes
Transient Storage:Yes
Water Taxi:Within 5 Miles
Dinghy Dock:Yes
Wi-Fi:Yes
Pump-out:Yes
Restrooms:Yes
Showers:Yes
Laundry:Yes
Trash:Yes
Ice:Yes
Captains Lounge:Yes
Security:Yes
Groceries:Within 5 Miles
Alcohol:Yes
Medical Facility:Within 5 Miles
Pharmacy:Within 5 Miles
Hotels:Yes
Restaurants:Yes
Dog Park:Within 5 Miles
Pet Friendly:Yes
Golf:Within 5 Miles
Ship Store:Yes
Max. Vessel LOA:160.0 Feet
Max. Slip Length:70.0 Feet
Max. Slip Width:22.0 Feet
Floating Docks:Yes
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Reviews
Capital Yacht Club - Stephen F.Oct 28, 2021
We spent five days a the capital Yatch club in October. Wonderful facility, great location, centrally located, ease of transportation, good food, good shopping and excellent service by the staff. Very clean restrooms, excellent and relatively inexpensive laundry facilities. We will be back.