California yacht club descends into vicious infighting as legal battle exposes dirty secrets of wealthy elite
A legal battle has erupted at the Sausalito Yacht Club in California, stemming from the expulsion of member Marisa McArthur. McArthur claims her removal was retaliatory after she objected to club decisions and faced disparaging remarks from other members. The conflict has led to significant divisions within the club and a costly lawsuit that remains unresolved.
- ▪Marisa McArthur was expelled from the Sausalito Yacht Club after rising through its ranks.
- ▪The conflict began when McArthur objected to the cancellation of a St. Patrick's Day celebration.
- ▪A lawsuit has been filed to reverse the expulsions and suspensions, costing the club over $400,000.
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Metro California yacht club descends into vicious infighting as legal battle exposes dirty secrets of wealthy elite By Katie Jerkovich Published May 29, 2026, 5:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A nasty saga is playing out at an elite Bay Area yacht club over a member’s denied ascension to the top position within the wealthy members-only group. In 2018, Marisa McArthur joined the tony Sausalito Yacht Club and quickly rose through the ranks of leadership from rear to vice commodore — with a promotion to commodore all but guaranteed, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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