Buccaneer Yacht Club

At Buccaneer Yacht Club, we are dedicated to the spirit of sailing and fostering a community of like-minded sailors. Founded in 1928, our private, member-run yacht club on Mobile Bay has been dedicated to promoting the sport of sailing and the camaraderie that comes with it.

Our History

Buccaneer Yacht Club was not formed by pirates, but rather by a small group of men who fell in love with sailing and wanted to share that passion. In 1928, a group of men including Leon Delaplaine, Foster Pfleger, John Mandeville, and Ben Mayfield came together to have a 30-foot gaff-rigged, cabin sloop built. The boat was christened the "Buccaneer, " and the men who christened her spent nearly all their spare time sailing, often taking friends along. It wasn't long before the group decided to create a more formal assembly. By July 1928, officers were elected, a constitution was drawn up, and Buccaneer Yacht Club was born - named after the sloop that brought them all together.

In 1932, the club bought a four-masted cargo schooner called the "Resolute" after she carried her final load of lumber to Mobile. The "Resolute" was moored at Arlington Pier and retrofitted as a clubhouse, serving this purpose well for many years. During World War II, the Army Air Corps requested the use of the "Resolute" as a storage facility. Eventually, the Corps purchased the "Resolute" outright, but to this day, when you say "Remember the Resolute" to a Buccaneer member, it brings visions of our first, well-loved clubhouse.

From a 30-foot sloop to a four-masted cargo schooner, Buccaneer Yacht Club eventually grew into a larger complex. In 1947, the club purchased a plot of land known as Foster's Beach and built a new facility. Over the years, we've gone from towing Fish boats out of Dog River for club racing to our membership constructing harbor facilities, a bar, pool, cabana, and a clubhouse. We value and promote sailing and competition above all else, and every Buccaneer member lives by the motto "All for One and One for All."

Our Services

At Buccaneer Yacht Club, we offer a variety of services and activities for our members. We are, first and foremost, a sailing club dedicated to promoting the sport of sailing and fostering a community of like-minded sailors. We host various sailing events throughout the year, including regattas and sailing competitions. Additionally, we provide access to our facilities, including a bar, pool, cabana, and clubhouse, where members can socialize and relax with fellow sailors.

We also offer opportunities for our members to volunteer and participate in club activities, such as organizing sailing events, maintaining club facilities, and participating in community outreach programs. Our members are encouraged to take an active role in the club, helping to shape our goals and policies while working together as a single unit to carry them out.

In summary, Buccaneer Yacht Club is a private, member-run yacht club on Mobile Bay dedicated to promoting the sport of sailing and fostering a community of like-minded sailors. We offer a variety of services and activities for our members, including sailing events, access to facilities, and opportunities to volunteer and participate in club activities. We are committed to the spirit of sailing and promoting the camaraderie that comes with it.