Welcome
On the westernmost tip of Pembroke, Bermuda, you will find The Spanish Point Boat Club (SPBC). This picturesque and vast waterfront Private Members Club was establish in 1943 and moved to its current location in 1951. The Club boasts a quaint private beach, expansive outdoor patios, multiple bars, games room and children’s playground. Boating enthusiasts can take advantage of our central location and dock facilities.
We take pride in being a cause and comfortable Boat Club where all are welcome and no jacket is required!
Browse our site to learn more about our history, facilities and people. You can also click here to view our brochure. See you soon!
Winter Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00AM to 11:00 PM
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Dear Members, To give you the best possible experience with Australia SailGP Team, while accommodating their very limited time on island, we've had to make some adjustments to our schedule of events. The first change is the date of the Aussie BBQ. This will now be held on the evening of Thursday, May 2, starting at 6:00PM. Come out to enjoy some delicious food, and have a meet & greet with members of Team Australia!! Limited tickets will be on sale starting today at the bar. See image below for the fabulous menu and ticket price. Get your tickets soon as last time we sold out in 3 days! The cutoff date is Tuesday, April 30th. We hope to see you there! 🇦🇺 The second change is the cancellation of the Base Tour. Unfortunately, it was scheduled for the same time (and the only time) team Australia is available for a visit to our Boat Club. #spbc #aussies #teamaustralia #bbq #sailgp #bermuda #itsbetterattheboatclub -
It's beginning to look a lot like #australia! 🇦🇺 In just a few short weeks, @sailgp makes its grand return to #Bermuda 🇧🇲 As the official Adopt-a-Club of @sailgpaus, the excitement is building all around #SPBC as we get set to welcome our favourite Aussies! Keep your eyes peeled on our social feeds as we announce our bbq menu, tix sales, additional info on the base tour, and watch party weekend. Plus, we're hoping for an appearance by some very special guests!🤞🏻Stay tuned!! #sailgp #sailgpaus #roarbytheshore #spanishpointboatclub #Itsbetterattheboatclub -
@sailgp is heading back to Bermuda! The Spanish Point Boat Club is super stoked and honoured to once again be the official Adopt-a-Club of the @sailgpaus Team 🇦🇺 To help build the hype and excitement of the race, we're planning multiple events for our Members and guests. It all starts April 13th, when we turn the #SPBC into little Australia. From there, we're dropping shrimp on the barbi, doing a little base touring, and cheering loud & proud for our favourite Aussies! You'll also find some sweet raffles and huge surprises along the way! Much more details will be shared in the coming days. Until then, check out the events calendar and SAVE THE DATES! #sailgp #sailgpbermuda #teamaustralia #aussie #australia #bermuda #roarbytheshore #itsbetterattheboatclub -
Good Friday at #SPBC, never disappoints! Massive thanks to all Members and guests who attended our events over the past two days. It was wonderful to see so many new and long-standing Members sharing laughter and cheer. Special thanks to all those who helped make these events possible. This includes our Committee Members, our fantastic Bartenders, and our own Victor Maiato for spearheading the (delicious) fishcake production. Rain, shine or blow, it's always an enjoyable time at The Spanish Point Boat Club! Stay tuned for more exciting events coming soon, including a HUGE announcement on @sailgp #Itsbetterattheboatclub #nojacketrequired -
Tonight is our kite making night. Bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Of course, tomorrow is the main event with our annual Good Friday festivities. You don't want to miss out on these two highly anticipated events happening at your Boat Club. See you soon! Both events are for Members and their guests. -
One more sleep until #stpatricksday food, fun and football at your favourite Boat Club. Don't miss out. See you there! 🍀⚽️🍻 #SPBC #beefbrisket #pulledpork #MUNLIV #emiratesfacup #Itsbetterattheboatclub -
The days are getting longer, and things are heating up at The Spanish Point Boat Club! First up is a St. Patrick’s Day treat featuring brisket, pulled pork and football ⚽️ Our very own Charlie Z will be doing his magic on the BBQ, as #lfc and #manu battle in the #facup quarterfinals. Next is our highly anticipated #goodfriday events. It all starts Thursday, March 28th, with our Kite Making night, followed by our annual Good Friday festivities on March 29th. This year is shaping up to be bigger and better than years past. You definitely do not want to miss out! Finally, you'll want to stay connected to our social feeds as we'll be making a huge announcement regarding #SailGP. See flyers for more details. All events are exclusively for Members and their guests. #SPBC #stpatricksday #brisket #pulledpork #football #Easter #Bermuda #fishcakes #itsbetterattheboatclub -
What better place to watch the Super Bowl than at your Boat Club. Head over to SPBC on Sunday, February 11th for a Super Bowl Party like no other. Enjoy complimentary game day grub, samples from our chili competition, multiple TVs including our NEW giant big screen, and much more! All the festivities start at 6:30PM. Don't miss out. See you there! 🏈 #SPBC #Chiefs #49ers #SuperBowlLVIII #SuperBowlSunday #itsbetterattheboatclub This event is for Members and their guests only. -
On Sunday, January 21, the Spanish Point Boat Club hosted our first Pool Tournament of the year for both members and guests. Over 20 participants engaged in a 9-Ball Elimination Challenge. At the end, three winners emerged from this hard-fought battle. In first place was Todd Dziak (SPBC Member), second place was achieved by Alan Smith (SPBC Pool Team Member) and coming in third was Trevor “Kidd” Mouchette. Congratulations to all! Big thanks to everyone who came out to show their support. Special thanks to @bermudapoolleague for their outstanding efforts in setting up and providing prizes and food for the event. Stay tuned for updates on more pool tournaments and other exciting events being planned at the SPBC! #itsbetterattheboatclub #spbc
About Us
The Spanish Point Boat Club was formed in 1943 by thirteen men; Carl Simmons, Donald Simmons (Carl’s brother), Arthur Moniz (fisherman), Geoffrey Wilson, Jimmy “Jack” Lemon (Royal Navy), William Hassell (Home Paint), Sylvester “Sylvie” Barnes, Jimmy Hitchcock, Tony Soares (Boat Builder), Henry DeSilva (Fisherman), Reggie Cabral, Wilbur Franklin and Dick Harris.
In a very short time the membership grew and so did the fleet. At this time it was decided to look for a Club House. Mr Leyland Simmons (better known as Pop Simmons) offered the old wooden building known as the Bungalow. This was accepted in 1944, but a great deal of repair work was needed, with the help of the members it soon started to look like areal Club House. After moving to this new location, the membership and fleet continued to grow. Boasting a fleet of 14 boats with hardly any two alike in design, and ranging from 12 to 22 feet.
As the interest in the sailing fleet grew, some of the members purchased snipes from members of the Sandy’s Boat Club and Southampton Boat Club, while others decided to build their own boats at the Bungalow under the expert guidance of Kenneth Simmons Sr. and Tony Soares.
Again the Club membership grew and it was decided to look for a larger and more adequate premises. A decision was made to rent an old cottage at the end of Spanish Point road. The members were soon busy transforming this old cottage into a clubhouse containing; a bar, card room, dart room, and lounge. The bar was built by Tony Soares to resemble the hull and deck of a Snipe. Mr Llew Gibbons officially opened
the Club on the 7th June 1951. The Club was later incorporated on the 5th July 1955.
1956 was a big year for our Club and Bermuda. The SPBC along with the St George’s Dinghy & Sports Club and the Snipe Association, were given permission by SCIRA (Snipe Class International Racing Association) to hold the Western Hemisphere Snipe Championship here in Bermuda. To
top off the year, Bermuda took first place with skipper Eugene “Penny” Simmons and crew John Shirley. This was the icing on the cake after they won the SPBC Championship and the Bermuda National Championship.
The Club as you see it today was constructed in 1968 with Albert “Brown” Tatem as Commodore, and we proudly continue the seafaring traditions of those who came before us to this day!
Facilities
Docks
We rent private slips and moorings to our boat-owning members right out of Spanish Point. Our conveniently central location makes it easy to travel to the Great Sound in minutes, or start the journey east to St. George’s without having to navigate out of Hamilton Harbour.
Pool & Snooker
Unwind inside the club with a few games of pool or snooker! Whether you want it competitive or relaxed, there are plenty of familiar faces kicking around the club who are usually up to the challenge. The Club as you see it today was constructed in 1968 with Albert “Brown” Tatem as Commodore, and we proudly continue the seafaring traditions of those who came before us to this day!
Beach
Spanish Point Boat Club has it’s own small private beach for the enjoyment of our members and their guests…One of the best places on the island to watch a beautiful Bermuda sunset!
Bar
What would a Bermuda boating club be without a well-equipped bar? Come and enjoy a delicious drink served by one of our friendly local bartenders, and watch news and sports on our large-screen TVs.
Sunsets
Without a doubt, Spanish Point Boat Club is the best location to witness the most spectacular sunsets in Bermuda. Members can enjoy a refreshing beverage on the verandah, while experiencing a stunning end to the day.
While we can’t take credit for the glory of Mother Nature, we can offer Members and their guests a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere to appreciate the beauty.
Function Room
Spanish Point Boat Club offers our spacious function room for rent to both members and non-members for private events. Whether you’re having a corporate gathering, party, ceremony or whatever else, we provide a fantastic venue that you’ll never forget.
Contact us to find out more about our rates. hallhire@spanishpointboatclub.com
Weddings
Our Events Hall features 1700 sq. ft. of open space and comes equipped with its own bar. It's the perfect venue for weddings, birthday parties, bridal showers and corporate functions. Included with every hall rental is a 1200 sq. ft. open-air waterside patio with bandstand, moongate and plenty of room for al fresco dining and bouncy castles. It also offers a separate entrance and ample parking.
To schedule a tour and learn more about our rental fees, send us a message at hallhire@spanishpointboatclub.com
Our Committee
Commodore: Darren Souza
commodore@spanishpointboatclub.com
Vice Commodore: Michael Cabral
Secretary: Gina Cooper
secretary@spanishpointboatclub.com
Treasurer: Joanne Flood
treasurer@spanishpointboatclub.com
Committee Members:
Kimberley Barnes - Entertainment
Bobbi Singh - Marketing & Social Media
marketing@spanishpointboatclub.com
Trustees: Julia Hawkins Arruda, Donna Barnes, Jacob Hocking, Ray Tavares, Sandra Burgess Whitehead
IPC: Terrance Rance
Membership Class & Price
- Junior Member (age 10-14) cost $40.00 annually with a one time initiation fee of $60.00
- Intermediate Member (age 15-17) cost $140.00 annually with a one time initiation fee of $130.00
- Social Member (age 18 & up) cost $400.00 annually
- Full Membership (age 18 & up) cost $400.00 annually with a one time initiation fee of $600.00
Membership Application
Junior / Intermediate Membership Application
Spanish Point Boat Club
1 Spanish Point Road
Pembroke, Bermuda HM 01
Phone: 441-295-1030
For more information on Hall Rental Information & Rates, send an email to hallhire@spanishpointboatclub.com
For general inquiries, please contact us by telephone or email info@spanishpointboatclub.com