Boat Club T-Shirts: Buyer Guide for Members and Clubs

Boat club t-shirts are the highest-volume piece in any club apparel program. Members buy them for casual days, regatta weekends, and post-race events. The right boat club tee depends on fabric (cotton vs triblend vs performance), sizing, and the design treatment. This guide walks through the choices and explains where members can buy a custom boat club t shirt online directly through their club store.

Cotton vs Triblend vs Performance Boat Club Tees

The three fabric options that show up in most boat club stores:

• Cotton. The Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee and the Next Level Premium Cotton Crew Tee. Soft, breathable, holds a print cleanly. Best for casual day and post-race wear. Free base from $23.93 to $28.95.
• Triblend. The Next Level Premium CVC Jersey Tee and Next Level Premium Triblend Tee. Cotton-polyester-rayon blend. Softer drape, slightly more refined feel. Best for clubhouse and dressy-casual wear. Free base from $28.95 to $29.95.
• Performance. The Sport-Tek Mens Moisture-Wicking Tee. Lightweight, fast-drying, moisture-wicking. Best for on-water use, race days, and active sailing. Free base $28.88.

Most boat clubs stock cotton and performance tees, with triblend as an optional dressier addition.

Boat Club Tee Sizing

The sizing across the main brands:

• Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee. Runs true to size. Standard adult sizing in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. The reliable default.
• Bella+Canvas Womens Favorite Tee. Womens cut, runs slightly fitted through the waist. Sizing chart available on the product page.
• Next Level Premium Cotton Crew Tee. Runs classic. A relaxed body with a slightly tapered cut. Members who prefer a slightly looser fit on the body but tailored at the shoulders go for Next Level.
• Sport-Tek Mens Moisture-Wicking Tee. Runs athletic. Slightly tapered through the chest and waist. Designed for active use.
• Hanes Premium Tall Tee. Two extra inches of body length. For taller members who want the same fit just longer.

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Boat Club Tee Design Treatments

The three treatments that work:

• Chest burgee only. Small left-chest print or embroidery of the burgee. Reads as understated. Default everyday tee.
• Full-back design. Large back-print with the club name, port-of-call, or event year. Small chest-burgee on the front. Reads as a memento piece.
• Wordmark only. Typographic-only treatment, no graphic. The club name in a classic font across the chest. Reads as the minimal modern option.

Stock at least the chest-burgee tee. Add a full-back design as the event-tee or annual piece. The wordmark-only tee fits clubs leaning into a more contemporary aesthetic.

Where to Buy Custom Boat Club T-Shirts

For members searching for boat club t shirts online: the club apparel store is the place to buy. Each boat club running a Pro Shops store sells its own branded tees with the club burgee, sized for each member, shipped to the member address.

Members buy directly from the club store using the link the club shared in the season opener email, the member portal, or the clubhouse bulletin board. Ordering takes 60 seconds. The tee arrives in about a week.

For boat clubs that have not yet set up a store, the setup is free and takes about an hour. See boat club merch store setup for the full walkthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best boat club t shirt fabric?

Cotton (Bear Grips Airlume) is the everyday default. Performance (Sport-Tek moisture-wicking) is the active and on-water default. Triblend (Next Level CVC) is the dressier casual option. Most clubs stock cotton and performance, with triblend as an optional addition.

How much does a custom boat club t shirt cost?

VIP base prices start at $19.88 for cotton tees and $23.86 for performance tees. Most clubs price at retail $26 to $34, leaving $6 to $14 of margin per shirt. The club sets the retail price.

Can the boat club print a tee on demand for a single member?

Yes. Each tee is printed when the member orders it. The minimum is one shirt. A member who joined in July can order a single tee in July and it ships the same way a 100-shirt order would.

Do boat club t shirts come in womens cuts?

Yes. Bella+Canvas Womens Favorite Tee, Next Level Womens Premium Cotton Tee, and Next Level Womens Premium Triblend Tee are all available. Members pick the cut at checkout.