Dress Code & Guest Policy
An Important Club Tradition
Dress Code & Guest Policy
At the Naples Yacht Club, we take pride in upholding the traditions and standards that define our distinguished community. Our dress code plays an important role in preserving the Club’s refined atmosphere, ensuring that members and their guests enjoy an environment of elegance, respect, and camaraderie. We kindly remind all members and guests of the importance of adhering to these guidelines, as outlined in our House Rules. Below is the Board-approved Dress Code, provided here as a reference for your convenience.
The customary attire at the Club is best described as “Club Casual.” Please note that our interpretation of Club Casual may vary slightly depending on the time of day; however, gentlemen are generally expected to wear a tucked-in collared shirt, slacks, and appropriate shoes, while ladies should wear attire of the equivalent formality, such as a dress slacks paired with a blouse or suitable top.
Guest Policy
Guests who are not immediate family members of a NYC member, nor members of an approved reciprocal club, must be accompanied by a member during their visit. Guest visits are limited, and members may review the guest policy in full in the House Rules. Members are responsible for ensuring that their guests comply with the applicable dress code.
Reciprocal guests outside of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs must receive approval from the Executive Director of Membership and provide a letter of good standing from their home club before securing reservations. Guests visiting from fellow Florida Council of Yacht Clubs are welcome but should secure reservations prior to arrival. Any person deemed improperly attired shall be asked to leave the Club, but may return once they are in compliance with the appropriate dress code.
Summer Dress Code
May 1 - October 31
Daytime Attire
Before 5 p.m., a shirt and shoes are always required. During this time, shorts, collarless shirts, appropriate boating attire, and untucked shirts are permitted. Jackets are not required unless specified for a Club event.
Evening Attire
After 5 p.m., gentlemen are required to wear a tailored, collared shirt, which may be worn untucked. Shorts are permitted, and shoes are always required. Jackets are not required unless specified for a Club event.
Unacceptable Attire
The following attire is not considered acceptable:
Tops
Shirtless outfits, bathing suits, crop tops, halter tops, and tank tops are not permitted within the Club. All tops should reflect a neat and respectful appearance in keeping the Club’s standards.
Blue Denim
Blue denim jeans are not permitted within the Clubhouse. However, once per season, a designated Club event will allow denim. The type of event varies each season, so please refer to the event description for specific details. Additionally, dresses, shorts, and skirts must be of appropriate length, as overly short garments are considered unacceptable.
Cellphones
Smartphones may be used discreetly, with the exception of verbal conversations, which are not permitted within the Clubhouse. If staff hears a phone call in progress, members or guests will be politely asked to step outside towards the front doors. Please ensure that your phone is silenced upon entering.
Club Functions & Events Club Functions & Events
Attire for club events will be specified in each event description. In general, the dress code is Club Casual - gentlemen are generally expected to wear a tucked-in collared shirt, slacks, and appropriate shoes, while ladies should wear attire of the equivalent formality, such as a dress slacks paired with a blouse or suitable top.
Formal Attire means a tuxedo or the Club blazer with a bow tie, white pants, white belt, white socks and white shoes. A dress shirt and/or cummberbund are optional.
Semi Formal Dress Whites is the appropriate attire for Fleet Review. This consists of navy-blue blazer, black, navy or Club four-in-hand tie, white trousers, white belt, white socks and white shoes. Members are also encouraged to wear the Club cap as part of this ensemble.
Semi-Formal Dress Greys is designated attire for the Annual Meeting. This consists of navy-blue blazer, black, red, or navy Club four-in-hand tie, grey trousers, black belt, black or grey socks and black shoes.
Club Uniform
Blazers. Navy Blue, single-breasted with two or three-button front; patch pockets; two or three buttons on each sleeve. All buttons, brass with fouled anchors. Official Naples Yacht Club Emblem, complete with disc on breast pocket. Florida Council of Yacht Clubs “13 Patch” on left sleeve; bottom of patch two inches above the end of sleeve. Directors and Alternates to the Council wear patch with the fouled anchor; Club Members, the patch with the plain anchor. Club Members are encouraged to wear the Club blazer at any time that they are at the Yacht Club or engaged in boating under conditions where the blazer would be appropriate. The Club blazer usually should be worn with a tie. The wearing of the Club blazer does not require that the wearer be in full uniform.
NYC partners with élevée by Rickey to weave club heritage into official club attire. élevée by Rickey in Naples is open year-round by appointment only. Normal delivery time is three to four weeks, though items can be expedited for a fee. Schedule an appointment by contacting Rickey Lamitie at (970) 471-1667 or [email protected].
Trousers. Navy blue to match blazer, dark grey or white. Other colors are not in order. Trousers be cuffed or be cuffless.
Shoes And Socks. Black or brown with navy blue or dark grey trousers; white with white trousers.
Shirts. White.
Neckties. The Club tie, for official functions, shall be a navy blue four- in- hand tie. On other than ceremonial occasions it is permissible to wear black, red or navy-blue four-in-hand ties either plain or with a nautical symbol such as the burgee, a fouled anchor or similar insignia.
Optional Summer Uniform. May be worn from May 1st to November 1st and shall consist of a white short sleeved shirt with epaulets and Yacht Club shoulder boards, white trousers, white belt, socks and shoes, Club tie if desired.