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“Diablo Yacht Club calls Bethel Island its home. It is primarily a cruising club and members are not
desirous of a clubhouse or other facilities. The club has traveled a lot of water since it was formed in
1961. It has a 55 member limit and often is at full compliment. Turnouts for cruises are excellent.
Member boats keep getting larger, and these days it takes a good-size marina to accommodate the
group. Many of its cruises are to the clubhouses of other Delta-area yacht clubs. PICYA.”
The Diablo Yacht Club is a legal entity organized under the laws of the State of California as
a non-profit corporation, with a limit of 55 members.
The Club, through its partnered membership, as of 2006, with Driftwood Yacht Club, calls
the clubhouse at Driftwood Marina, 6346 Bridgehead Road in Oakley, California, their new
home.
Diablo Yacht Club is an informal, family-oriented, cruising club devoted to the enjoyment of
boating.
The Club, whose first Commodore was Major George Richards, was founded on January 11, 1961 to
promote the interests of its members in each other and in boating as a family activity. This is
accomplished by scheduling annually a variety of boating experiences that promote and enhance
knowledge and enjoyment of the waters of the San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay; the
responsible, safe, and seaman-like operation of the fleet's boats; and the Club's participation in
activities of like-minded organizations.
Categories of Membership and Fees:
ACTIVE $100 Initiation Fee (with application form) $100 Annual Fee
ASSOCIATE No Initiation Fee $30 Annual Fee
HONORARY No Initiation Fee No Annual Fee
Prorated Annual Fees are due with the Initiation Fee at the time a membership application
is submitted. Members are required to attend at least three scheduled events each year to
remain in good standing. Additionally, each member should be prepared to abide by the
By-Laws of the Club and to accept certain minimum responsibilities, in exchange for the
rights and privileges of membership, which include attendance at the Annual Meeting of
the General Membership held in November.
The Club's Officers and Members are listed in the Yachting Yearbook, published annually
by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA) of which the Club is a member. Any
correspondence should be addressed to any of the Officers or to Diablo Yacht Club PO
Box 348 Bethel Island, CA 94511.
