Most marinas are "friendly" places. Generally sponsoring four or five social events a year. Marinas are generally a place to keep your boat between outings. Load up and go! Always some people who never go anywhere. They are a source of conversation and cocktail gatherings. It is not uncommon to know about 75% of the boaters by boat and name. Not what you would call close friends.
Yacht clubs are more social. Events almost every weekend, Everybody knows everybody. Many boats never leave the slip. There are often shared duties such as lift operator, bartender, cleaning committees, host groups, etc. Often cheaper than a regular marina. Usually fewer outsiders, often posted "Members and Guests Only". Often described as a "drinking club with a boating problem".
The choice is yours. You can get a really good "feel" quite quickly just by asking for a tour of either type of facility.
pete
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