Membership FAQ
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Yes, the majority of our Members do not live at the Pelican Isle Residences. While many of our Members reside on the island, 73% of our Membership are non-residents.
Yes, you must be a Member of PIYC to utilize a slip in our private Marina. PIYC is a private Member-owned Yacht Club. Application and screening process is required.
No, there is a very active Social Membership that enjoys good fellowship with our extensive calendar of unique social events with sports and dining offerings.
Yes, Equity refers to voting rights and ownership in the Club for our Members. The initiation fee is a contribution to reserves and is not refundable.
Club dues and capital fees are set by the Board of Directors, and the amount is subject to change based on their approval.
The average age is currently 68 and represents Members at various stages of life, from younger families to semi-retired professionals and retired folks.
Just under 450 - the Club is currently capped at 250 Equity Social Memberships and 188 Equity Yacht Memberships. 438 Total.
PIYC is recognized as the #7 Platinum Yacht Club in America and a Top 50 Platinum Yacht Club of the World! Platinum Club recognition is the most respected award in the Private Club industry with only the top 5% of Private Clubs receiving Platinum Status.
Members of PIYC enjoy complimentary beach shuttle service to both Delnor-Wiggins State Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve depending on the time of year and individual beach regulations. This catamaran can also be chartered for Member outings. The shuttle holds 32 passengers max (including Captain, other staff, etc.)
PIYC has one of the most active fleets when it comes to group excursions. Our boaters frequently coordinate day, overnight, and multi-stop trips to destinations such as Tampa, the Florida Keys and the Bahamas via our Cruising Committee.
PIYC has an active Men's Club (PIMC) and Women's Club (PIWC). Members of both groups participate in a variety of social and philanthropic activities. Additionally, our Members enjoy cards and games open to both men and women.
Pre-registered Houseguests are entitled to Club usage for a maximum of two weeks per visit. Equity Members' Guests may utilize the Club unaccompanied once registered. All Guest limitations are outlined in detail in our Membership Plan.
Yes, PIYC is a Member of the Register of American Yacht Clubs, Florida Council of Yacht Clubs and shares reciprocity with several other local Yacht Clubs and Country Clubs throughout SWFL during the off-season for dining privileges. Local golf and sport reciprocation is also offered depending on the time of the year.
Pelican Isle Yacht Club offers 190 slips with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. (Approximately 112 wet and 78 on lifts – see property map for breakdowns.)
The Marina can accommodate vessels up to 55 feet (LOA - length overall) and drafts up to 4.5 feet max.
Quail Village Golf Club or Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club, at this time. We always have at least one club year-round and usually more than a dozen more off-season (Summer – currently 18).
- Fine Dining in the Quarter Deck Dining Room
- Casual Dining on the Portside Patio, Dockside Bar & Grill, or poolside
- Private parties can be arranged depending on availability
- Full array of social activities, theme parties and holiday special events throughout the year
- Resort-style Pool & Spa and sundeck with Firepits
- Fully equipped Fitness Center with personal training appointments available
- Hourly Beach Shuttle Service via boat to Wiggins Pass and Barefoot Beach
- Tennis Courts (currently not available)
- Pickleball play & equipment with professional instruction
- Water Aerobics for health and fun
- Lobby Ship's Store display and online store
- Bocce courts with clinics and league play
- Group Yachting Excursions to spectacular locations in Florida and the Bahamas
- Backwater Explorations of the Cocohatchee River and surrounding areas in our Club kayaks
- Member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs
- Member of Yachting Club of America
- Year-round Golf Privileges at a Southwest Florida Golf Club
- Summer Reciprocal Dining and Golf Privileges at other private clubs in Southwest Florida
- Newly constructed with reopening in 2024!
- Premier location at Wiggins Pass in North Naples, Florida
- 190 Slip Marina
- Direct Gulf access in 5 minutes
- Floating and Fixed boat slips for vessels up to 55 feet
- Limited boat lifts available
- Vessel pump-out service
- Individually metered slips (30 and 50 amp service)
- Shower facilities
- Arrange to have ice at your boat slip or self-service ice machine at the Club
- Dry pipe fire protection system throughout Marina
- Fuel dock adjacent to our Marina
- Marina is staffed 7 days a week
- Gated facility with 24-hour security on site