1.  No smoking or vaping allowed anywhere in the building.
2.  Smoking/Vaping will be allowed on the patio 15 feet from the entrance as long as cigarette butts are deposited in the proper containers.
3.  Pets are not allowed in the building
4.  Children under 21 will not be allowed in the yacht club unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
5.  Members shall be fully responsible for the conduct of their children and guests and also ensuring that their guests sign the guest book.
6.  Members shall remain orderly at all times and shall refrain from using offensive expletives on any part of the club premises including the bar.
7.  Alcoholic beverages are not to be brought into the club.  Food can only be brought into the club if the kitchen is closed.  No pizza will be served while the kitchen is open.
8.  Proper attire will be required at all times.
9.  For the conveyance of members, notices may be posted on the club's website.
10.  Members damaging club property shall be held liable.
11.  The Hammond Yacht Club reserves the right to refuse service to any person.
12.  Members must present their membership card for service.
13.  Only credit cards are accepted for payment.  There will be a 20% service fee added to all non-member tabs.
14.  Only members may purchase alcoholic beverages.
15.  Employees are not allowed to be members of the club as it's a conflict of interest.
16.  If you have a boat in our marina, you need to have a yacht club membership at our yacht club.  If your boat is not in our marina, then you must have our yacht club membership or another yacht club's membership to enter our yacht club.
17.  Associate membership includes 1 card for the member and their significant other or an immediate family member.  The guest policy rules shall apply.
18.  Guest Policy Rules:   The slip holder of a boat harbored in Hammond Marina can only be invited into the club 3 times in total (which includes open houses.)  Prior members who still harbor a boat in the marina are not allowed to be guests.  It is the responsibility of a board member, an officer or employee to notify the host member when such a rule is violated.  The Hammond Yacht Club reserves the right to refuse service to any non-member.  Host member must have their guest sign into the guest log upon arrival to the club.  Host member must also pay the tab for guest.  Host member must be present in order for guest to be served.

-Reciprocity of use at other Yacht Clubs in the world, through our membership of Yachting Club of America.
-Member of the Chicago Yachting Association
-Lower drink prices
-Food in the club each weekend
-Six large flat screen televisions
-Special privileges for members are the bar
-The camaraderie of the Yacht Club
-Kids are welcome anytime
-Club is available for private parties

Membership runs January 1 through December 31.
Annual membership dues are due by January 1 each year

Complete the form here for a standard membership.  Click Here for an associate membership.

Standard membership requires an initiation fee of $750 plus membership dues of $600 first year only.  Each following year is $600, due by January 1.

Special discounts available twice a year.  

Boat Show Special:  runs from September 1 through March 1 (off season), in which only the $750 initiation fee is required to join.  The $600 membership dues are waived for the first year.

Welcome Back Boater's Party:  1 day only special, held at the beginning of the boating season, in which the discounted rate is $1000.

Summer hours:
Thursday's:  5pm
Friday's:  5pm
Saturday's: 5pm
Sunday's:  5pm

In season (Memorial Day Weekend - October 1)
-Private parties can be held Monday-Wednesday ALL DAY; Thursday-Sunday (Noon-4pm)
-$250 club usage fee (waived for members)
-$100 Cleaning Fee
-$200 minimum bar tab

Off Season (October 2nd-Before Memorial Day Weekend)
-Private parties can be held Monday-Sunday ALL DAY
-$250 club usage fee (waived for members)
-$100 Cleaning Fee
-$200 minimum bar tab

Tables and chairs will be provided by HYC.  
Please note:  A Hammond Police officer is required, at your expense, with 60 or more attendees.  No confetti or glitter is allowed in the Yacht Club.

Office Hours:
Mon-Sun 8:30a-4:30p
After Oct 15th
Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p

Ship Store & Deli:
Mon-Sun 8:30a-4:30p
After Oct 15th
Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p

Fuel Dock:
Mon-Sun 8:30a-4p
After Oct 15th
on Call Mon-Fri at 219.659.7678