101 Poppasquash Road
Bristol, RI 02809
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90 Reviews
by Ann E. - Verified user on May 26, 2026
BYC was very accommodating. The launch service was fast in picking you up and I really liked how they came out to make sure you found your mooring when we arrived. We definitely will be visiting again.
by michael m. - Verified user on May 25, 2026
Nice staff and grounds
by Christopher H. - Verified user on Oct 03, 2025
Launch driver has great hospitality and personality. Could not have been a more pleasant stay.
by Jackie C. - Verified user on Sep 28, 2025
Lovely spot and the launch drivers were prompt and helpful!
by David M. on Sep 18, 2025
Beautiful location, launch operators who can take you to the club or drop you off in town and pick you up again. Good facilities for showering and all around friendly people. A great place for transients.
by Tracy M. - Verified user on Aug 22, 2025
This is two reviews. The lower one is from last year. This year, we were equally pleased with the staff and service. We were lucky to sit out the waves and wind from Hurricane Erin in this beautiful harbor. The launch drivers were excellent and highly skilled in rolling waters. We will be back.
The staff and club were among the best we’ve visited. Being on crutches, I especially appreciated the launch drivers who were were so competent dealing with windy, wavy conditions and were still able to help me get on and off the launch safely. The harbor is beautiful and the fireworks were an added treat
by Shayle S. - Verified user on Aug 20, 2025
It was great. We liked having the tender to bring us to shore and then back to the boat.
by Craig & Heidi P. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2025
Easy in/ easy out! Great harbor with restaurants, bars and a really nice bike/ walking path. Friendly staff provided a mooring escort for easy check in and launch was responsive and welcoming. Thank you Bristol Yacht Club for a great stay!
by Gary B. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2025
Always enjoy BYC stays. Great location and staff were friendly and accommodating. Will be back very soon.
by CLIFFORD A. - Verified user on Aug 10, 2025
Commodore and Vice Commodore greeting our club of 12 boats, provided us with space and grills to hold a small evening picnic. Members and staff were very friendly and helpful. Showers are clean and sufficient. There are lots of things to do in Bristol. We have been here before and will no doubt return again.
by Valerie F. - Verified user on Aug 07, 2025
Beautiful club w/ lovely amenities. Friendly staff & members. Highly recommend!
by Barry B. - Verified user on Aug 03, 2025
Tiki bar closed but excellent service at bar and launches.
by Andrea P. - Verified user on Jul 31, 2025
Stayed for 2 nights - Lovely showers, great launch drivers. So grateful that the launches could take us to town. Thank you for a great stay!
by Bob G. - Verified user on Jul 30, 2025
Excellent as always. Great service. Great mooring Launch service prompt and courteous. Great couple of days. Ice and water available . Bob G
by Paul D. - Verified user on Jul 28, 2025
awesome staff went above and beyond to help!
by Jonathan R. - Verified user on Jul 24, 2025
The setting is lovely. The people couldn't be more friendly and low-key. We love it there.
by Jim N. - Verified user on Jul 13, 2025
Very nice stay, people were very friendly & helpful with me getting settled in.
by Craig F. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
We had a wonderful time visiting the club. Everyone was so friendly and the staff was very professional. Thanks !
by Cindra D. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
Great job from he launch operators. Such hospitality from Bristol Yacht Club. Thank you
by John B. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
Launch service and the club kept everyone safe during a major Thunderstorm event.
by John S. - Verified user on Jun 28, 2025
Excellent - launch service was great. Beautiful marina- a must do
by Charles R. - Verified user on Oct 04, 2024
Bristol Yacht Club was just what we needed after a long day of sailing. We keep returning because they are always helpful and accommodating. We love it here.
by Brooke M. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2024
Always love staying here. Calm and quiet mooring. Can take the launch to the town and select from many restaurants or go to the yacht club side and go for a nice walk.
by John G. - Verified user on Aug 07, 2024
Great service, great view too
by Gary S. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2024
Outstanding as always. This is such a nice and hospitable place to stay. One of my favorites.
About Bristol Yacht Club
Welcome to Bristol Yacht Club, where our outstanding amenities combine with the historic and picturesque charm of Bristol, Rhode Island, to make a perfect landing spot for visiting boaters. At BYC, we welcome both visiting cruising clubs and individual cruisers. All are welcome to enjoy our easily accessible moorings and Club facilities.
A rental at BYC includes free launch service to our docks, grounds and newly renovated Clubhouse … and to the Independence Park dock for access to downtown Bristol with its many restaurants, shops and historic treasures.
We welcome you to tie up dockside to take on water and purchase ice – and to chat with our friendly staff about all Bristol has to offer. We invite you to use our launch or dinghy dock to access our bathrooms and showers (open 24/7), and our playground, gas BBQ and picnic areas.
Our Clubhouse, completely updated in 2019, offers a relaxing bar, lounge and a porch overlooking the harbor – a perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail while chatting with new and old friends. Or pull up an Adirondack chair dockside, steps from our outdoor bar and play area.
It is a short “country” walk from our property to enjoy the beauty of Colt State Park and the family-favorite Coggeshall Farm. Just steps away you can rent paddle boards, kayaks and bicycles – a perfect way to have fun on Bristol harbor waters or the East Bay Bike Path.
For extended cruisers, we’ll direct you to area supermarkets, hardware stores, laundry, sailmaker, and marine supplies and repairs.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bristol Yacht Club – a proud recipient of the 2025 Boater’s Choice Award! Visit our website for more details and directions to our Club.
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