The Club Leaders Forum and its Advisory Board have recently released their 2016-2018 Platinum Clubs of America Rankings. For the second time in the past four years, San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) was ranked as the number two yacht club in the country behind St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, CA. Grosse Point Yacht Club, New York Yacht Club, and Annapolis Yacht Club round out the top 5.
Over 3,000 Club General Managers, Owners and Presidents vote in the biennial election to select the Platinum Clubs of America which represent the upper 5% of America’s Top Private Clubs of Excellence. The process to select these clubs transpires over a 90-day period after which the final votes are tabulated and certified by an independent third party. This is the most respected acknowledgement in the Private Club Industry.
Over the past two years, SDYC has facilitated improvements to maintain sustainable practices. In 2015, new LED lights were installed in the many of the club’s buildings and on the entire marina, which has cut down the club’s energy consumption by approximately 10% each month. At the beginning of 2016, the entire kitchen was remodeled to include the latest technology in refrigeration as well as a new pantry area to streamline work flow and ultimately enhance service efficiency and consistency.
Most recently, SDYC has seen professional growth within its staff. In October 2016, Tammy Hackney was promoted from Food & Beverage Director to Clubhouse Manager. This sparked several other promotions in SDYC’s Food and Beverage Department to align with General Manager Terry Anglin’s philosophy to promote from within whenever possible.
Hackney’s club experience began at Miramont Country Club in Bryan, Texas when the clubhouse opened in 2005. Hired as the Banquet Manager, she eventually took over the catering department as Event Coordinator, and was promoted to Food and Beverage Service Director in 2009. As a side venture, Hackney then co-jointly opened a bar in College Station, Texas, honing her experience in the beverage industry. She then went on to become the first Service Director at Traditions Club in Bryan, Texas when the country club opened their clubhouse in 2010. Always pursuing new challenges, Hackney was hired at the San Diego Yacht Club as the Director of Food and Beverage in September 2013.
Anglin, SDYC’s General Manager since July 2009 and winner of the 2016 Mel Rex Award for Excellence in Club Management, is very thankful for this recognition. “San Diego Yacht Club is thrilled to receive this ranking and remain among the top 5 yacht clubs in the country. It would not be possible without the hard work of the SDYC Board, membership and staff.”
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