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Ware River Yacht Club is a waterfront social and sailing club in Gloucester, Virginia on the Ware River near Mobjack Bay, founded in 1971 and available for private rentals including weddings, rehearsal dinners and parties. Rentals include the full clubhouse, wrap-around deck, screened porch, grounds, parking, waterfront and a 300-foot pier, plus tables, chairs and a full industrial kitchen with bar. Indoor fire-code capacity is 193, with tents on the grounds allowing larger groups. Couples bring their own caterer and rentals (cookware, dishes, linens) and may serve alcohol with a Virginia ABC banquet license. Non-member renters need a member sponsor; rates start at $1,800 for a full-day rental (10am to midnight).