The best clubs have never been about 
exclusivity alone. They’re about the people 
who gather within them.
Founded in Newport Harbor by John 
Shen, Sapphire Life Club was created 
around a simple idea: that the most mean-
ingful connections are rarely made across 
a conference table. They happen over 
unhurried conversations, shared experi-
ences, and the kind of time together that’s 
increasingly difficult to find. For many 
members—founders, executives, entre-
preneurs, investors, and families—that 
setting just happens to be on the water.
Rather than centering membership 
around yacht ownership, Sapphire has 
reimagined what a modern yacht club 
can be. Harbor cruises become oppor-
tunities for conversation. Seasonal gath-
erings evolve into lasting traditions. 
Philanthropic initiatives, family experi-
ences, and thoughtfully curated events 
all reflect a shared belief that success is 
measured not only by what we’ve built, 
but also by the relationships we continue 
to nurture along the way.
Anchored in Newport Beach, Sapphire 
Life Club embodies a quieter approach to 
luxury, one encompassed by hospitality, 
intention, and a genuine sense of commu-
nity. It’s a place where the pace naturally 
slows, conversations unfold with ease, 
and the harbor becomes more than a 
destination. It becomes common ground, 
bringing together people who believe 
life’s richest moments are the ones shared 
with others. 
BALLIET + WANG LUXURY LIVING 
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