100 Riverside Drive
Napa, CA 94559
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74 Reviews
by Gregory C. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2026
Dock crew was on hand to help position and secure all boats in our group. Very clean and secure facility with a nice bar and food available on our first night.
Marina Response:
HI Greg,
It was great to see you again at the club and glad you had a good time. Our Friday night cocktail hours are very popular, and guests get a chance to chat with our members. We hope to see you again soon. The NVYC Dock Crewby David G. - Verified user on Sep 24, 2026
Save your running gear and don’t go here!
I read a concerning review prior to visiting this location with two other boats. We were three yachts, 40 feet, 41 feet, and 53 feet. I explicitly asked Greg, from the Yacht Club on the radio, If there were any underwater obstacles we should be concerned with, and he said no. He was there to guide us in on Friday, but he was not there to guide us out on Sunday. This part of the river is uncharted! I have Navionics, Garmin, and Raymarine. We followed the same track we took going in, and upon going out two out of three of us, the boat in front of me leading the way and myself, ran aground. The pile of gravel and stones is unmarked. This would’ve been on your port side leaving. Ironically, both boats damaged the starboard side propellor far worse than the port. This destroyed the rest of our cruise out. We had to cancel Sausalito and Saint Francis Yacht Club. We proceeded home on one engine at 8 mph, which took us 10 hours at the helm. My boat sustained both propellers damaged, and the boat leading the way also suffered both propellers damaged and a bent rudder. Whether or not the shafts are damaged is still yet to be determined. This occurred a few hundred feet from the dock. My yachting experience includes 32 years, Auxiliary Coast Guard Certified, blue water experience 10 times between San Francisco and as far South as Costa Rica and back, and 23 years navigating the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Delta. My current boat only drafts 2‘10“, and the tide was at 3.4 feet at the time of the incident. I have never been aground in my life, until now! The Diver that removed our propellers stated that we were not the first and won’t be the last. My mechanic said the same thing! Save your boat and STAY AWAY!
Marina Response:
HI David,
We’re so sorry that you had difficulties departing our dock. We have received over 100 vessels this year alone, who have arrived and departed without incident. Sailboats and power boats with draws from 3 – 7 feet have successfully visited us, and many are repeat visitors. Our club has contacted the Coast Guard about a possible uncharted obstacle in the water and we encourage you to do so as well.by Brett B. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2026
Great 1st visit to NVYC, will definitely be returning. Easy navigation up the river from the bay, great facilities, and a quick walk to downtown's restaurants and shops. Members were at the docks on our arrival to catch lines and make sure we were settled in. Very dog friendly as well!
Marina Response:
Thanks for visiting the NVYC, Brett. It sounds like you and your crew had a great time. We hope to see you again soon. The NVYC Dock Crew.by Michael F. - Verified user on Sep 06, 2026
If you haven't visited the Napa Valley Yacht Club, you are really missing out on this distention. A short trip, approximately two hours up the Napa River you will find this little gem. From the time you make your reservation with the Port Captain Greg, to the end of your stay, he will do everything he can to make sure you are well taken care of. Just a short walk, about 15 mints to downtown Napa, you are right in the middle of the action.. The club and members are friendly and do everything they can to make you feel welcome.
Marina Response:
Thank you, Michael. We enjoyed having you and your family visit the NVYC. It sounds like you had a great visit. Looking forward to your next visit. The NVYC Dock Crew.by Gregory B. - Verified user on Aug 25, 2026
We had a great stay. The marina and facilities are very nice. The Port Captain, Greg was very accommodating.
Marina Response:
Thanks, Greg. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you another time soon, The NVYC Dock Crewby michael f. - Verified user on Aug 12, 2026
We are a 48’ Carver MV - We hit rocks just as we approached the last real marker and just as we received a phone call from NVYC to warn us of the rocks ? You need to put a red danger warning on the water 20 feet or more to stop this from happening and to stop vessel damage we do not know what damage has been done to our vessel. We hauled out at The Boat Yard at Grand Marina today 8/11- We have starboard prop with 4 blades bent and off center by 3/4" checking drive shaft tomorrow All this could have been avoided by having a marker DANGER
The attitude of the NVYC is this happens quite often ! We will never visit this club again, We will discourage others from visiting this club !
Marina Response:
We’re sorry you had trouble approaching our dock. The NVYC receives 100’s of boats every year without incident. In addition to visitors to our club, many more local boaters are constantly on the river. All navigation charts, both physical and electronic, show where the channel is for safe passage. If you look up that area on Navionics, it identifies that whole upper portion of Napa River as a cautionary area. It also identifies the area north of the marker as having a shale ledge. Having said that, the captain of any vessel is responsible for using all navigational aids and always knowing his/her exact position. Please contact the US Coast guard if you feel changes need to be made to any waterway markers. NVYC will also contact the USCG about these concerns as well.by Keith Z. - Verified user on Aug 03, 2026
Everything was perfect and exactly as described....The written instructions and communication were fantastic. We had failed to provide our timing prior to our arrival, but Greg, the Port Captain, (delightful) adjusted his schedule and was there ito assist all but immediateñy. Just an amazing getaway from St Francis Yacht club up the Napa River. Highly recommend
Marina Response:
HI Keith, we're so happy you enjoyed your visit to the Napa Valley Yacht Club. Greg is always ready to lend a hand and help our guests at the dock. We hope to see you again soon. The NVYC Dock Crew.by Gary E. - Verified user on Jul 20, 2026
As usual, we had a great stay at Napa Valley Yacht Club. The dock is clean and stable, all hookups worked, and the folks at the club were great. Especially, they group that met us at the dock and helped us settle in.
Marina Response:
Thanks, Gary. Our club enjoyed having the Coyote Point Yacht Club once again. We hope to see you again next year . Thank you from the NVYC Dock Crew.by Paul L. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026
Great people to welcome us at the dock and also well organized ahead of time
Marina Response:
Hi Paul, Thanks for visiting our club. We always enjoy having the Marin Yacht Club. We hope you enjoyed your visit. See you again soon. The NVYC Dock Crewby Christopher E. - Verified user on Jul 10, 2026
Port Captain Greg Parker was an excellent communication with our vessel and was there at the dock to help us safely dock. We found Greg and others that we spoke with during our state to be extremely helpful and friendly. The location is quiet but only a 15 minute walk in to downtown Napa, which we did sometimes twice daily. We had a wonderful experience!
Marina Response:
HI Christopher, Thank you for visiting the NVYC and we're so glad you enjoyed your visit. Greg and the rest of our dock crew love to help our guests and your kind words are much appreciated. We hope to see you again soon. Safe travels! The NVYC dock crew.by Marco S. - Verified user on Jun 21, 2026
A fantastic welcoming club. Can’t recommend it more. Super hands on to make sure you have a positive experience there. And you are at the doorstep of the Napa valley.
Marina Response:
Thank you, Marco. We were happy to host your visit to our club and Napa Valley. We hope to see you again soon. Safe travels home. The NVYC Dock Crew.by Jeff F. - Verified user on Jun 15, 2026
staff were all very very accommodating
Marina Response:
Hi Jeff, glad you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again soon. The NVYC Dock Crewby John S. - Verified user on May 31, 2026
A delight as always. Beautiful setting close to town with a bocce court. The only missing amenities are showers and ice, both of which we managed without just fine. It’s our fifth visit and we can’t wait to come back again!
Marina Response:
Thanks, John. Glad you came back for another visit. Hope to see you again. The NVYC Dock Crewby Jeffrey M. - Verified user on May 18, 2026
Great job to the club staff and flag officers
Marina Response:
Thank you, Jeff for visiting NVYC. We enjoyed hosting the Richmond Yacht Club this past weekend. We hope to see you again. NVYC Dock Crewby Harry L. - Verified user on May 18, 2026
One of our very favorite cruise in destinations. Beautiful trip, great location, and amazing hospitality. Great club, bar, and food dinner. Gorgeous weather and great dock for our boars. Only issue now is water depth at the dock. Also would be good to give first time visitors a diagram for entry and egress to avoid shallow areas and rocks. We had one first time visitor go aground leaving this morning and ended up completely out of tge water at low tide on his sailboat.
Marina Response:
Thanks for visiting the NVYC this weekend, Harry. We really enjoyed hosting the Richmond Yacht Club. We'll review our approach instructions. We know it can be a little tricky at low tide and a diagram is a great suggestion. Thanks again and we hope to see you at another time. NVYC Dock Crewby Philip R. - Verified user on Oct 27, 2025
Great dock, power supply excellent, and solid wifi. Port captains meet met us at the dock and helped tie up the boat. Plus great location. Walk to restaurants and bars. We will go back.
Marina Response:
Thank you for the great review, Philip. And great to see you again. Looking forward to your visits next year, too.by Thomas L. - Verified user on Sep 03, 2025
Our stay was as usual wonderful with staff caring for us always. We did have a confusion over arrival time which was our fault for not really giving the actual time, so we arrived late without anyone to receive us. But we did get a key for the bathroom. For the remainder of the stay we were fine. Our granddaughters were very upset by the hanging in the bathroom, "Why is a ship called she?" They were totally opposed to the pretty bad misogynism. They said they would never come back again until that was taken down.
Marina Response:
Thank you for your review . We always appreciate feedback . The " hanging in the bathroom why is a ship called she " is no longer up .by Robert S. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025
Beautiful ride up Napa River to NVYC. Greg welcomed us at the dock and helped us tie up, he is great. NVYC has a nice deck, bar & grounds all well maintained. The club is walking distance to Downtown Napa and all the shopping, bars & restaurants. We'll be back!
Marina Response:
Thanks, Robert. We really enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to seeing you again. The NVYC Dock Crewby Patricia S. - Verified user on Jun 22, 2025
We joined The Club at Westpoint’s (TCAW) cruise out and arrived at the Napa Valley Yacht Club (NVYC) in June 2025. It was our first trip up the Napa River and it was spectacular. We arrived during very high winds. Gary from NVYC caught our bough line from the bow of another TCAW boat and helped us pivot around to do a stern tie to the dock. Ultimately, 11 boats plus several “black toppers” joined in the fun. We enjoyed a great deal of hospitality from NVYC members, including a social event with both clubs. The facilities are nice and we were given a key to the bathrooms (2 toilets with sinks, no showers). We had power at the docks. We will definitely come back!
Marina Response:
Hi Patricia, thanks for the great review. Our club thoroughly enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you all again soon. The NVYC Dock Crewby Jack G. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2025
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Marina Response:
Hi Jack, Glad you had a good time at our dock. Hope to see you again soon. The NVYC Dock Crewby Mark M. - Verified user on Jun 15, 2025
Great folks, had a wonderful dinner and a great time.
Marina Response:
Hi Mark, we're glad you enjoyed your stay at NVYC. It was fun to get to know you and your club members. Hope to see you again soon. The NVYC Dock Crewby Donna B. - Verified user on Jun 02, 2025
Very welcoming and fun people. Beautiful spot.
Marina Response:
Thanks, Donna. We enjoyed your visit with the Sausalito Yacht Club. We hope to see you again soon. The NVYC Dock Crewby bill s. - Verified user on May 27, 2025
Love this place! Very friendly reception from club. Easy walk to downtown, and so lovely waking up on the Napa River. Thank You NVYC!
Marina Response:
Thanks, Bill. It was great meeting you and glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you another time. The NVYC Dock crewby john s. on May 25, 2025
The yacht club consistently meets expectations with its well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and organized operations. It’s always a pleasure to visit. One suggestion I’d like to offer is the addition of a “No Wake Zone” marker near the channel. This would serve as a helpful reminder for boaters to pass through with care and consideration, enhancing safety and enjoyment for everyone.
Marina Response:
Hi John, thanks for the great review and so glad you enjoyed your visit. The club is working on getting new signs so they should be up soon. Hope to see you again soon. The NVYC Dock crewby Alan P. - Verified user on May 19, 2025
Extreme hospitality, great visit. 10 minute walk along the river to downtown. Third visit this year. Kayaked, swam in the river, rode bikes on the Napa Valley Vine Trail up to Yountville. Lots to do and will go again.
Marina Response:
Hi Alan, It was great having you and your family visit our club. Hope to see you again soon The NVYC dock crew.About Napa Valley Yacht Club
Boating and water sports were popular in the Napa Valley long before it became a famous tourist destination with over 500 world class wineries. Since before the 1849 Gold Rush, the Napa River has been a vital link between the Sacramento Delta and the Pacific Coast.
Organized in 1987, the Napa Valley Yacht Club continues to connect the boating community around the Bay by hosting hundreds of yacht club members and their boats every year. Our club is a short walk to a revitalized downtown Napa with its lively arts scene, gourmet restaurants and wine-tasting rooms. We are a dedicated group of fun-loving volunteers. The club is open every Friday evening for cocktails, and Friday night dinners are served approximately 20 times annually for members and guests. Membership includes over 100 families.
In 1998 Napa County Voters passed Flood Control Measure A to provide funding to protect Napa from flooding. Two new bridges, the First St. Bridge and Third St. Bridge, span the Napa River downtown. The Maxwell lift bridge downriver from the clubhouse has been replaced by a four-lane fixed span that limits the height of large sailboats sailing upriver to 60' at high tide. At mid to high water the river appears wider than the navigable channel because of bank terracing and tree removal. The Coast Guard has added new markers. Completion of the continuing project has been delayed by budget constraints.
ATTENTION: The Mare Island Bridge, at the mouth of the Napa River, is currently undergoing repairs through June 2026. Please call 707-562-3556 before you leave your home port and arrange for a bridge lift.
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Max LOA: 125' Max Beam: 30' Max Draft: 8'
We reserve the right to move your vessel by hand towing in the case of an emergency, for the safe arrival or departure of another vessel, or for the most efficient use of our dock for members and guests.
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