The Yacht Club Adds New Affiliates in Three Markets
| RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 3:49pm CT |
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 The Yacht Club |
The Yacht Club with Meredith Marx has expanded its national reach, adding three new radio affiliates to its station roster. Joining the lineup are Manning Broadcasting's 94.3/102.1 FRED-FM in Frederick-Hagerstown MD, Horne Radio's 105.3 WFIV in Knoxville, and Fowler Media's WITO in Ironton OH.
The Yacht Club is a three-hour weekly program built around hits from the 1970s and 1980s, blending well-known yacht rock favorites with deeper album cuts. The show also features nostalgic elements such as classic TV themes and interview clips with yacht rock artists, curated by host Meredith Marx.
"I am thrilled to welcome more stations aboard the yacht," Marx said. "Yacht Rock is an incredible music genre with audiences of all ages, and it's really nice to see that reflected in my audience. Growing The Yacht Club has been a true labor of love, and I'm excited to continue porting with new affiliates."
Fred Manning, owner of FRED-FM, said the program has quickly become a standout for the station's weekend lineup. "This show is more than just great music; it's a journey back through the best sounds of Yacht Rock, and Pop and Rock from the '70s through the early '90s that our listeners absolutely love," Manning said, calling the program "appointment listening" for Sunday mornings.
Fowler Media owner Bryan Fowler highlighted the show's value beyond music. "When we add syndicated programming, we look for creators who can help us fill a niche and provide real value to a sponsor or advertiser," Fowler said. "The Yacht Club is one of the best, and Meredith Marx is incredible to work with and understands what we're trying to accomplish."
WFIV Director of Programming Darrell Bryan added that the show aligns naturally with the station's format. "The way that Meredith blends in information about the artists with the music really enhances the show," he said. "It is a great way to start Saturday morning on WFIV."
