The Keyport Yacht Club is located on beautiful Raritan Bay, only a mile from the Garden State Parkway. The bay is a boater’s dream: Open to Atlantic Ocean breezes, but guarded by a natural breakwater, Sandy Hook State Park. Raritan Bay offers many great destinations including New York City and shoreside towns and villages — Perth Amboy, Atlantic Highlands, and Great Kills, as well as charming Keyport itself, only a two-block stroll from the club.
Our clubhouse has a bar, game room, cozy fireplace and an elegant Ward Room where we hold our meetings and many of our events and a fantastic large kitchen. We also provide the usual club amenities like showers, fresh water, and ice.
During the summer season, members and guests may also enjoy a cocktail on the upper deck overlooking the fleet.
Our classic, bristol condition launches are available to transport you to and from your boat. While KYC does not have an on-site restaurant, there are a number of quality restaurants available within walking distance or a short cab ride from the clubhouse.
Directions:
By Sea - N40° 28.4' - W74° 11.0’
• Keyport Green Lighted Buoy #1
• Then head 220° magnetic to Mooring Field
• Call "Keyport Launch" on VHF Channel 9
• Launch shack phone: 732-739-2210
By Land - 115 First Street, Keyport, NJ 07735
• Garden State Parkway Exit 117
• Take Route 36 after Parkway exit
• Take Broad Street jug handle at first light (past IHOP).
• Cross Route 36 and go past two traffic lights.
• Make right onto First Street (by the water).
• Past Firehouse, Club is approximately 1/3 mile on the left.
Important note: Tips at the KYC Bar are CASH ONLY. Our bartenders make sure to take care of you, so please come prepared to take care of them!
KYC Winter Bar Hours* (When No Launch Service)
Monday-Thursday 5PM to 9PM
Friday 5PM to Midnight
Saturday Noon to Midnight
Sunday Noon to 9PM
KYC Summer Bar Hours* (When Launch Service)
Monday-Thursday 4PM to 10PM
Friday 4PM to Midnight
Saturday Noon to Midnight
Sunday Noon to 10PM
*Bar may close 90 minutes early if no customers for more than an hour
KYC Bar Phone: 732-739-2544
Information for visiting boaters:
- Overnight stay on a guest mooring: $35.00
- Club amenities include showers, fresh water, and ice.
- Club bar accepts credit cards. Menus available for many local restaurants that deliver to the club.
- Free WiFi available at the clubhouse
- Diesel & Gas: Harbor View Marina (Formerly Hans Pedersen & Sons Marina)
KYC Launch Service
Service starts May 3, 2025
Monday Thru Friday 9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday & Sunday 8 AM to 6 PM
Starting May 24, 2025
Monday thru Thursday 9 AM to 11 PM
Fridays 9 AM to 1 AM
Saturdays 8 AM to 1 AM
Sundays 8 AM to 11 PM
Starting September 29, 2025
Monday thru Thursday 9 AM to 9 PM
Fridays 9 AM to Midnight
Saturdays 8AM to Midnight
Sundays 8 AM to 9PM
Starting October 14, 2025
Monday thru Friday 9AM to 6 PM
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 6 PM
Launch service ends Sunday October 26, 2025
Please note our last run is 15 minutes before the end of service
KYC Launch Operation Guidelines
Visiting Keyport
The historic town of Keyport is only a two block stroll from the club and has many nice restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is also a laundromat, and a mini grocery store. The town also hosts a number of community events throughout the year. For more information about the town of Keyport, visit http://www.visitkeyport.org.