Jack London Yacht Club
The JLYC Mission Statement
The JLYC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers that support our local nonprofits and public entities, while building community through fundraising efforts and engagement in the Valley of the Moon, Sonoma County, California.
Official Clubhouse
Our Clubhouse is located at the Jack London Lodge Saloon
13740 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Latitude: 38° 21' 46.7568" N Longitude: 122° 31' 33.7512" W
What We Do
We are fun-loving group, but our mission is serious. Under the guise of good fun our goal is for a good cause; to raise funds that go right back into the Valley of the Moon community.
Ways you can contribute:
A donation is always appreciated. Consider becoming a member, be a sponsor for the Jack to Jack Race, purchase a yacht, or join one of the (volunteer) crews.
Proceeds from the Jack to Jack Race, go back to the community in the form of grants that are available to Valley of the Moon nonprofits and public entities. Grant applications can be downloaded from this website; see Grants page for details.
501(c)(3) EIN # 83-2074978 Donations/Sponsorships are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
The Jack to Jack Yacht Race
Our signature event, the Jack to Jack Yacht Race (J2J), occurs every spring on Sonoma Creek, when historically the water level is at its highest. The launch point is the Jack London Lodge/Saloon, Creekside. Our harbor is the charming downtown of Glen Ellen, easy walking distance to restaurants, tasting rooms, and shopping. Our racecourse is on Sonoma Creek.
Race day offers music, food, and activities for all , including the Junior Jack Race. The Jack to Jack Race has several heats during the day. Winners from each heat participate in the final race to determine the year's winner.
This event brings together friends, families, and supporters near and far, all of whom make up our community. Please enjoy the many activities while cheering on your favorite yacht.
How to purchase your yacht
Watching the race is great fun, but being in the race with your own personalized yacht is exciting.
All yachts are miniature replicas of Jack and Charmian London's SNARK. Each owner names their yacht and personalizes the sails.
Once you own your yacht, you can re-enter the race year after year, with a small entry fee. See More/About the Yachts for details.
Get Involved
Join the Crew
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Looking for a way to be involved with your community?
Consider joining our crew of volunteers as we navigate this ground-breaking journey to transform our vision into reality. Send us a message.
Crews Forming Now
Race Day Crew
4th of July Parade
Grants Reception Crew
Thank You
Whether your participation includes attending fundraisers, volunteering your time, monetary donations, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, we THANK YOU. Our team could not accomplish our goals and expand our mission without the help of generous supporters like you.