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Yacht Club of America – Reciprocal Privileges

The Process of Reciprocity:

Yacht Club Reciprocity is defined as “A network of Yacht Clubs in agreement for the mutual exchange of privileges within that specific group of clubs.” The Yachting Club of America has reciprocal privilege agreements with nearly 800 Yacht Clubs throughout the United States.

Although the extent of privileges may vary slightly, generally, an YCA yachtsman can expect to be allowed to use all of the welcoming clubs’ available facilities and services, including short term berthing, meal and bar service, heads and showers, etc.

Typically, a yachtsman can stop at a Yacht Club along his trip, and if the club visited is a YCA member, they are granted access.

All member clubs generally grant access to the bar and restaurant area as well as short term berthing, heads and showers, but depending on the club size and stature, various reciprocal rights are granted depending on the club's policy.

It is always prudent to call ahead to let them know you’re coming as well as to determine what services are available.

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Eastern Yacht Club

In 1870, the eastern yacht club was formed when twelve men created an organization dedicated to the promotion of yachting. over the years, the eastern has established itself as one of the most distinguished yacht clubs in america.  overlooking marblehead's breathtaking harbor, the eyc offers its members and guests a wealth of opportunities to enjoy activities on sea and on land. .

In 2015, we completed a major renovation of the entire Clubhouse which we are quite proud of.  Along with our formal Henderson Dining Room, we have the outdoor Samoset Porch informal dining facility. These dining settings are situated with a panoramic view of the harbor. We also cater to first class private events and world class regattas (e.g., the Sonar Worlds, IOD Worlds, Viper and Etchell’s NA). Our campus includes an aquatics facility, three paddle tennis courts, six tennis courts, a junior sailing program, children’s summer camp, two full-service bars and of course, access to the harbor for a number of sailing related events and activities. The Eastern is a member of the International Council of Yacht Clubs, a world-wide yachting organization that includes some of the most prominent clubs in their respective regions. There are clubs from North America, Europe, Scandinavia, England, Asia, New Zealand, Australia and Africa. The primary purpose of the ICOYC is for Leading Yacht Clubs to Work Together to Share Experiences. One way in which this knowledge is shared is by holding Commodore’s Forums with panel presentations. These panels offer insights into how other clubs operate and provide a unique opportunity to have access to information that is closely guarded and not generally available. The opportunity to discuss these issues with officers of other clubs is invaluable. For a list of the clubs and to find other information about the ICOYC please click  HERE . 

Among the oldest and most distinguished yacht clubs in America, the Eastern Yacht Club embodies the very essence of the history of ‘yachting’. When yachting in Massachusetts was in its infancy, a group of gentlemen from Boston organized themselves as the Eastern Yacht Club for the purpose “of encouraging yacht building, and naval architecture, and the cultivation of nautical science.” Twelve successful businessmen, “imbued with the true yachting spirit,” according to a contemporary newspaper account, met in March of 1870. Within a month they had enrolled 110 members with 23 yachts. Construction of the clubhouse on Marblehead Neck was completed in 1881. Already known as the “Birthplace of the American Navy”, Marblehead became the homeport to some of the most beautiful schooners and steamers to be built during this time establishing itself as ‘the yachting capital of the world.’ From the beginning, the Club took a leadership position in every facet of yacht racing. The 94-foot sloop Puritan, flying the Eastern colors, successfully defended the America’s Cup in 1885 against challenger Genesta of the British Royal Yacht Squadron. This victory marked the first of three successful Cup defenses against the British by Eastern yachts in as many years- an extraordinary feat. Mayflower answered the challenge of Galatea in 1886, sending her packing in light air off New York. And in 1887, steel cutters Volunteer and Thistle engaged, and Volunteer, owned by Eastern member General Charles Paine, gained victory for America once again in a stunning defeat. Committed from its incorporation to superior naval architecture, the Eastern’s membership has included such celebrated designers and builders as Edward and Starling Burgess, Nathanael and L. Francis Herreshoff, Ray Hunt, and Ted Hood. The club’s roster of members boasts such revered names across the ages in yacht racing as Charles Francis Adams, skipper of Yankee; Chandler Hovey, whose J Class Yacht Rainbow and Twelve Meter Easterner graced America’s Cup trials; Bradley Noyes, whose Tiogas gained multiple victories and the legendary Ted Hood, yacht designer, sail maker and winning skipper of the 1974 America’s Cup aboard the 12 Meter Courageous. Hood was elected to the America’s Cup Hall of fame in 1993. In recent years, our club has been proudly represented around the world by seven-time Etchells Worlds champion Dave Curtis; Jud Smith, two time winner of Rolex Yachtsmen of the year and 10 time World Champion in multiple classes, and Dru Slattery, internationally ranked in women’s sailing. The club’s history is so full of characters and achievements, however, that for every one mentioned, there are literally dozens of others deserving attention. Of most recent note is Rich Wilson, who recently completed his second Vendee Globe solo around the world race in Great American III as the only American and oldest entrant, finishing in 107 days. Rich’s record-breaking voyages around Cape Horn about his trimaran Great American II captivated 300,000 thousand schoolchildren through his Sites Alive education portal. Aboard Great American II, he also set two new records between New York and Melbourne, and Hong Kong-New York, and finished second in the Transatlantic Race in 2004. From the Sonder class regattas that preceded World War I to the competitive one-design and performance handicap (PHRF) races of today, the Eastern has played host to a multitude of major sailing events, local, national, and international. In 2019, we will host both the IOD Worlds and the Laser Masters North American Championship. Other major regattas have included the 2018 J70 Worlds, the Etchells Worlds, Soling Worlds, Star Worlds, IOD Worlds, Olympic Classes Regattas, Viper 640 North Americans, Sonar North Americans, and Shields Nationals, as well as the Soling North Americans, a preliminary race for the ‘96 Olympics. In 1994 the club received the coveted St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy, awarded for the Race Committee’s outstanding management of the Star North Americans. A visit to the Eastern is a walk through yachting history, from the glorious days of the huge racing yachts to the present-day streamlined one designs. The trophy cases display such treasures as the Puritan Cup, the Lambert Cup, the Cleopatra’s Barge trophy, even a trophy once carried on Admiral Nelson’s flagship, as well as an array of Olympic medals. One hundred and fifty years of yachting history reside here! A digital copy of our “The Eastern Yacht Club, A History from 1870-1985” by Joseph E. Garland may be accessed  via this link . Click  HERE  to view interviews/contemporary history of the Club, and follow the "Did You Know?" links below to learn some interesting facts about the Eastern Yacht Club.

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The Eastern Yacht Club, established in 1956, is located at the mouth of Middle River just off the Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore County, Maryland.   There are 20 spacious acres at our club with plenty of parking and slips to accommodate 72 boats. ​

Our club house facilities can host parties,weddings and events for up to 200 guests.

Our members and their guests enjoy exclusive use of the “Tiki Bar” as well as a private beach which is complete with tables and umbrellas.

Parking for slip holders is located adjacent to the piers and beach area.   We have a Gazebo near the water’s edge where we hold wedding ceremonies. EYC partners with multiple caterer available to help plan the menu for weddings and other affairs at EYC. 

For a map of the basin and contact information for traveling in by boat, please visit our Boat Dockage page under Services or click here .

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Reciprocity

As a member of manhasset bay yacht club, you are entitled to guest privileges of the clubs listed upon presentation of your current membership card, and/or a letter of introduction from manhasset bay yacht club. if you need assistance with information regarding reciprocal club privileges or need a letter of good standing sent, please contact the front office.  feel free to contact each club to inquire about their specific reciprocal requirements..

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• Prior to arrival, a letter of introduction from the reciprocal club should be sent to the Front Desk, [email protected]  
• A valid membership card, displayed upon check in. 
• Reciprocal Club Visitors may utilize the Club for up to six (6) days per calendar year, not counting those days when the visitor may be a guest of a member. 
• Visitors are welcome to purchase a memento of their visit from the Gift Shop at the Front Desk. Non-members are not permitted to purchase either the Winter or Summer Club Ties.
• All Clubhouse charges shall be paid by interclub account including guest rooms, food and beverags. All mooring/service dock charges shall be paid at the service dock at the time of  service via credit card only. Visit the front desk to secure a guest card upon arrival.
• Dining reservations are required in advance (516) 922-6200. Please specify the time that you would like to be seated and take into consideration whether or not you will be having cocktails prior to your seating. Certain events may be limited to members only. 

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• Cell phone use, including emailing and texting is restricted to parking areas and private guest rooms. Cell phones are permitted for reading, viewing, and showing photos to others, as long as they are not used for other communication purposes.
• Photographs, videos and recordings in and of the Clubhouse, Club property and grounds are not allowed to be used for commercial purposes, including social media.
• Pets are not allowed in the Clubhouse, on the Porch and where food is being served or prepared. Service animals are permitted in the Clubhouse provided proper documents are    displayed (comfort animals are not recognized as Service animals). All dogs on Club property must be leashed.
• Gentlemen are requested to remove their hats upon entering the Club.
• The Bar is restricted to persons over the age of 18. No one under the age of 21 shall be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages on Club property.
• Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult while on Club property.
• Smoking of any kind is prohibited in all buildings, on porches and where food is being served.

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• Sailing “tech shirts” that may or may not have a collar are permissible in the Clubhouse dining areas prior to 1900, unless noted otherwise due to special events.
• Denim is not permitted in any area of the Clubhouse, with the exception of the Bar (entering or exiting the Bar and restrooms) before 1900 hours. White jeans are permissible at any time. All jeans must be clean and without holes.
• Shirts and shoes must be worn in the Clubhouse and on the Porch at all times. 
• Bathing attire is prohibited in the Clubhouse and on the Porch.

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If you plan on travelling a lot, what is the best yacht club with reciprocity to belong to? Reciprocity is when you belong to one yacht club, you can use other yacht clubs as you are travelling? Then there are yacht ‘clubs’ that cover large areas, like Seven Seas, or Yachting Club Of America. How do those work out? Oddly, there are ?none in Maine, or eastern CT, or western RI. There are FORTY in MI, and EIGHT. A stone’s throw if where I grew up in MI!  

Jim-- Membership in most any "real" yacht club, i.e. one with facilities, can provide "reciprocity". Doing so, however, generally requires that one's Club Secretary or Commodore issue a Letter of Reciprocity to the club you wish to visit and very few--generally not "real" yacht clubs themselves but often country clubs that feature marinas as well--will refuse and not respond in kind, at least in the US. Note, however, that reciprocals will have limits in terms of time, frequency of visits and charges. On the last, one must usually provide a credit card or other means to ensure the payment of one's charges. Of course, the foregoing is "enhanced" if one belongs to a Club of some repute for one reason or another (such as the St. Pete YC, Richmond YC, St. Francis YC, NY YC, et al), such that the Club receiving the Letter of Reciprocity is "complimented" by the invitation. When we first moved to Florida we found this necessary at the Lauderdale YC where we were declined a visit until the Secretary of our Club in California faxed a Letter to the Secretary of that Club who then called us to extend an invitation of guest privileges and a free dinner! In Florida, membership in one of the clubs that is a member of the " Florida Council of Yacht Clubs " ensures that one will be granted reciprocity at any of the other Council member clubs including one "free" night's stay and then reduced transient fees for additional nights, which we have found invaluable for our local cruising. FWIW...  

If you are a member of any club in the Great Lakes (US or CDN) you are pretty much assured of reciprocity everywhere on the lakes. I only say "pretty much" because I don't like making absolute statements.  

boatpoker said: .... I don't like making absolute statements. Click to expand...

As you don't say where u are and what ateas/countries you will sail in. So I wl do out till we get more info.  

And after my spell Checker grows a ******* brain.  

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An important benefit to your Norfolk Yacht and Country Club membership is access to all the other prestigious private clubs worldwide that have reciprocity with Norfolk Yacht.

Whether you are planning dinner out or an overnight stay, please make your reservations directly with the reciprocal club , then call NYCC to have a letter of introduction sent.

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