About St. Paul Yacht Club
Serving the Mississippi River boating community since 1912
Serving the Mississippi River boating community since 1912
Tucked along the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul’s iconic Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul Yacht Club has been a home for boaters of every kind for over 114 years. We are one of the oldest and most established marinas in Minnesota — and one of the few places in the Twin Cities where you can step off a downtown street and onto a boat slip in minutes.
We operate two full-service harbor facilities with 190 boat slips ranging from 20 to 65 feet, a 24/7 fuel dock with ethanol-free marine-grade fuel, a floating clubhouse available for private events, and year-round winter storage in our on-site boatyard. Whether you are an experienced boater or just getting started on the river, SPYC offers everything you need in one of the most beautiful settings in the region.
What makes SPYC special is not just the facilities — it is the people. Our membership is a genuine cross-section of the Twin Cities community, united by a shared love of the river and life on the water. We are a public marina, which means full membership is not required to rent a slip. But those who do join become part of a community with deep roots, real camaraderie, and a say in how the club is run.
Slip availability is limited for the 2026 season. If you have been thinking about getting on the river, now is the time.
Our Mission
To promote safe and affordable boating while fostering a welcoming, community-driven environment for recreational river use.Leadership & Governance
Flag Officers
- Bill Tscholl – Commodore
- Bob Smekta – Vice Commodore
- Jim Camery – Treasurer
- Bonnie Jean MacKay – Secretary
Board Members-at-Large
- Fran Potvien
- Andy Ristrom
- Brian Backes
- Janeice DeLisle
- Thomas Marrone
- Mike Gude
Committee Chairs
- Operations - Andy Ristrom
- Social - Janeice DeLisle
- Marketing and Membership - Bonnie Jean MacKay
- Finance - Jim Camery
- Strategic Planning - TBD
- Amenities - Brian Backes
Grievance Committee
- Brenda Richens
- Geoff Racette
- TBD
Election Committee
- Greg Jorgensen
- Colleen Velo
- Geoff Racette
Past Commodore
- Greg Jorgensen
Staff
- Mike Shimshock – Executive Director
- Brian Koskie – Dockmaster