Dress Code

Attire

Appropriate attire is required at all times. Our Dress Code is an important tradition at Sarasota Yacht Club and is designed to complement today's more causal lifestyles while still respecting the longstanding traditions in excellence for which Sarasota Yacht Club is noted. It applies to all Members and guests over twelve (12) years old. 

Dress is normally casual for most daytime functions. Dress becomes more formal in the evening. Members are encouraged to wear name tags.

We hope that the following guidelines will be helpful in making your visit more enjoyable and comfortable for you and your guests. The following are definitions of appropriate dress and the areas required unless warranted by special occasions or functions. The Dress Code that will apply to an event will be posted or appear in the Spars & Tacks.

Dress Code by Location

Neptune Bar & Lounge: Gentlemen wear dress slacks and collared shirt with sleeves, or turtleneck. Ladies wear a dress, skirt, or dress slacks and top. For gentlemen and ladies, upscale jeans/denim are permitted. Bermuda shorts are permitted from April 15 to October 15. No cargo shorts. Hats and Caps are not permitted except for special club events or when worn for medical or religious reasons.

Ringling I, II, III and Porthole Dining Room: Same as Neptune Bar and Lounge during the evening hours. During the day, gentlemen wear slacks, jeans, or shorts and a collared or collarless (no sleeveless) shirt, and ladies wear a skirt, dress slacks or shorts and a top. Hats and Caps are not allowed except for special club events, or when worn for medical or religious reasons.

Ringling Waterfront Terrace: Gentlemen wear slacks, jeans, or shorts and a collared or collarless (no sleeveless) shirt. Ladies wear a skirt, dress slacks or shorts and a top.

Porthole Bar & Lounge: Gentlemen wear slacks, jeans, or shorts and a collared or collarless (no sleeveless) shirt. Ladies wear a skirt, dress slacks or shorts and a top.

Yardarm: Pool deck attire with appropriate cover-up and shoes or sandals. Hats are permitted.

Spinnaker Bar & Grill: Pool deck attire with appropriate cover-up and shoes or sandals. Hats are permitted.

Not Permitted in the Clubhouse: Hats & caps (except for special club events or when worn for medical or religious reasons), sleeveless shirts, bathing suits, thongs, bare feet, tank tops, tube or halter tops, torn, tattered, frayed, faded or cut-off clothing, or soiled work garments.