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Clubs have been around for as long as mankind has shared common interests. In New England Yacht Clubs, the advent of yachting for pleasure rather than boating as a profession, plus the familiarity of famed yacht clubs in the United Kingdom and Europe, set the stage for these nautical groups.

Today, hundreds of yacht clubs from Connecticut to Maine operate from May to October. Some are known for racing, others are more social, several welcome both power and sail, many have junior programs, and just about all have full-service waterfront clubhouses. Most are private clubs rather than public recreational facilities.

That said, members of clubs either affiliated with U.S. Sailing or the National Association of Yacht Clubs can enjoy reciprocity. A letter of introduction prior to arrival paves the way. Beyond this, anyone can cruise by and admire the stately clubhouses as well as watch regattas underway. Here are eight notable New England yacht clubs.

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club

‍ Boothbay Harbor, ME

‍ Called the Boating Capital of New England for the array of craft on its waters, Boothbay Harbor is a beacon for local and visiting yachtsmen who come to experience the fabled Down East cruising grounds and picturesque bay. Incorporated by the Maine Legislature in 1895, the club outgrew its original inner harbor location decades ago with its clubhouse, sailing center, tennis courts and docks now in West Boothbay Harbor. The signature fleet of locally designed 21-foot Boothbay Harbor One Designs launched in 1938 still sail. This year, the club added a vintage boat class to its annual regatta in July, a move that brings together its renowned racing tradition with the region's shipbuilding history. bhyc.net

Portland Yacht Club

‍ Falmouth, ME

‍ Founded in 1869 after several Portland area yachtsmen cruised to Boothbay Harbor and back, the club is one of the oldest continually operated in America and has counted U.S. presidents as members, including George and Barbara Bush. A key attraction is its location on the shores of Casco Bay, where the 365-some calendar islands make for excellent cruising and natural marks for racing. The club started its first one-design fleet with a Starling Burgess sloop in 1903. The tradition continues with J/24s and Etchells. There's also Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHF)-scored races for cruisers. portlandyachtclub.com

Boston Yacht Club

Marblehead, MA

‍ Located 17 miles north of Boston, this 1866-founded club counts famous naval architect Nathanael G. Herreshoff, then still a teenager, as one of its original members. The club operated in six different venues through the years, but all operations are now in Marblehead. The membership is keenly sailing oriented, so much so that the start line of many races was reconfigured to be spectator-friendly, having the fleet sail toward shore before heading seaward. Hundreds of land-lubbing onlookers and often 400-plus spectator boats watch as yachts depart on the world's longest-running offshore ocean race, the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, which starts July 11, 2021. bostonyc.org

Corinthian Yacht Club

‍ The who's who founders and members of this 1885-founded club on Marblehead Neck include past and present boat builders and sailmakers such as John Rhodes, John Alden, George O'day, Ted Hood and Robbie Doyle. Today, the club is a hot spot all summer long, from junior sailing programs to major regattas hosted almost weekly from June to August. The signature event is the century-plus-old Marblehead Race Week, where 200+ boats compete in classes such as International One Designs, J/70s, Rhodes 19s and Viper 640s. Members, guests and friends of regatta competitors enjoy a front-row view from the porch of the 19th century clubhouse. corinthianyc.org

Edgartown Yacht Club

‍ Edgartown, MA

‍ Located on Martha's Vineyard, what was once the main whaling wharf in Edgartown is now home to this club's facilities over the water. The first members in 1905 raced catboats, knockabouts and sloops followed by clambakes and ice cream socials. Nowadays, while dock space is limited, the town-run mooring field in the harbor is the best vantage point. The prevailing southwest breeze in the summer is extremely reliable, making for superb racing until winds lie back down in the evening. The club's major races, like its nearly century-old annual regatta, often maintain a crew board or listing of yachts looking for race crew. The quaint town, with its historic houses, restaurants and shops, is within walking distance. edgartownyc.org

Ida Lewis Yacht Club

Newport, RI

‍ Namesake of the famous 19th century keeper of the Lime Rock Light in Newport Harbor, the 1928-incorporated club is now rooted on this rock. The club's burgee gives a nod to Lewis, with the 18 white stars circling the blue lighthouse representing the number of lives she saved. Today, a small light on top of the clubhouse remains with a few artifacts on display, although the bulk of Ida Lewis memorabilia is displayed at the Newport Historical Society Museum. The club has an active summer-long racing and cruising calendar, with cruises to neighboring islands. ilyc.org

New York Yacht Club, Harbour Court

‍ Rules are strict on who gets into the prestigious New York Yacht Club in Newport, a century-old residence modeled after a French chateau that the club purchased in 1988. Even from the outside, cruising by on Brenton Cove or from Sail Newport across the water, this piece of architectural eye candy is equally impressive when its fleet is docked and characterizes quintessential New England yachting. Those lucky to be invited on the grounds by a member can see the first clubhouse, an 1845-built Gothic Revival building, which was moved to Harbour Court in 1999 and is still used for meetings. nyyc.org/harbour-court

Essex Yacht Club

‍ Essex, CT

‍ The Connecticut River and its beautiful view is the focal point for activities at this nearly 90-year-old club. Yacht racing happens most weekends in the summer. Regattas range from community-oriented events such as the Special Olympics Invitational Regatta in June on the club-owned fleet of Ideal 18's to highly competitive one-design, double-handed and distance races. Onshore sunsets are spectacular to see from the riverfront benches, grassy lawn or gazebo. The club is set in an easily walked nautical hub with the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club next door, the town dock next to that, followed by the Connecticut River Museum. essexyc.com

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THE HARTFORD YACHT CLUB

Organized and incorporated since 1895, welcome to the hartford yacht club..

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The Hartford Yacht Club was  incorporated on June 26, 1895. The original club location was on the East Hartford side of the Connecticut River in the area of the Founders and Buckley bridges. We are now located on Tryon Street at the Glastonbury/Portland border.

We are a "working club" where all of our members take part in supporting the club by joining work parties to maintain the docks, building and the grounds.  We also ask all members to join one of our committees that are in charge of operating various aspects of the club. Finally, we ask that our members attend and enjoy the amazing food, friends and fun at the club's regular social events including our famous clam slam event, spaghetti dinner, Halloween party, Christmas party, and Kentucky Derby party.

HYC AMENITIES

Club house & fire pit.

The club provides all members with access to a beautiful waterfront clubhouse and grounds on the banks of the Connecticut river.  The clubhouse has a full kitchen, bathrooms, large screen TV, WiFi, pool table, foosball and shuffleboard tables, as well as a lounge with TV and fireplace.  The club also provides outdoor deck and waterside seating where you will find picnic tables and a wonderful fire pit that serves as a regular gathering place on most warm summer nights.  The clubhouse is also available for private member parties for an additional fee.

For those that can trailer their boat, the club maintains an excellent paved launch ramp that can accommodate launching boats as large as 42 feet.  There are temporary docks available for tie up while loading and unloading as well as parking for cars and trailers.  

The club also has 26 freshwater slips with both power and water available.  The slips can accommodate boats as large as 36 feet with a 12 foot beam.  Slips are available to members on a first come, first serve basis and are typically in high demand by existing members.  On average, new members will typically get the option to rent a slip after 1-3 seasons of membership.  Slip costs and membership fees for the season can be found in the HYC Fees PDF Document  listed below.

ANNUAL CLUB ACTIVITIES

Kentucky derby party, may (date to be announced).

Wear your favorite hat and join us for this fun event!

September (Date to be announced)

Please join us for our famous Clam Slam event.  There will be loads of steak and lobster for all as well as raffles, contests  and other games throughout the day. Then, as the sun starts to set and the fire pit gets going, our live band kicks things up a notch and provides music and dancing for all.

HALLOWEEN PARTY

October (date to be announced).

Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for our annual Halloween Party.

HYC HOLIDAY PARTY

December (date to be announced).

Come join us for the last party of the season with some great prime rib, grab bag gifts and lots of fun!

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Pattaconk Yacht Club ​

Pattaconk Yacht Club is predominantly a power boat owners’ club. Our Club provides an economical location for slipping a boat, with easy access to the mouth of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound.  Boating safety and boating community are stressed.

Located on the west bank of the Connecticut River, the club offers 125 boat slips in two basins and along Chester Creek. Slips are accessed via Chester Creek and are protected from the traffic on the river and offer electric, water, cable and Wi-Fi. A new clubhouse, constructed in 2015, offers a meeting/dining room and full commercial kitchen on the second floor, a casual members lounge, showers and restrooms on the first floor. 

The first level of the clubhouse is open to the members year round. The upper floor of the clubhouse is available for rent by both the membership and the general public. Please see the Club Rental page for more details The grounds feature a private, sandy beach, grilling area and pavilion with picnic tables.  A fuel dock and pumpout station are located on the River in front of the Clubhouse.

Basin and Creek slips offer convenient parking and green space behind or beside slip.

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Located in Chester, CT

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Learn about all that Middlesex Yacht Club has to offer, from the docks, to the club house and to the pool.

Have your waterfront wedding with the Connecticut River as your backdrop.  The ballroom, full-service bar, outside grounds, and commercial kitchen are all available for your use.

The club house and grounds are great places to hold your next event.  Convenient location, large parking lot and tables/chairs set up the way you need them for your party, corporate meeting, banquet.

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Upcoming events, welcome to the masons island yacht club.

As stated in its Articles of Incorporation, the Mason’s Island Yacht Club (MIYC) is a social organization that encourages the sport of yachting, provides a place for community entertainment, and promotes recreational activities for the enjoyment of all of its members and their guests. At MIYC, we value our members, guests, and our employees as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our club. As such, we believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. MIYC strives to maintain an environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates diversity, respects differences, and fosters understanding and compassion within our club and the surrounding community. If you feel that you have been discriminated against, please contact any member of the Board of Trustees, and your complaint will be addressed.

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 Masons Island Yacht Club

 P. O. Box 465

 7 Yacht Club Rd

 Mystic, CT 06355

 860-536-6363

Commodore: Tory Ash Christian

Vice Commodore: Kevin Miller

Rear Commodore: Jody Phillips Clark

Secretary: Sarah Lee Willey

Treasurer: Dave Ludwig

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A proud history of promoting yachting, sailing, and amateur seamanship since 1890.

Essex Yacht Club, on the Connecticut River, was founded in 1933 on the principles of friendship and a deep love of yachting. Then as now, our hope is to foster a community of enthusiastic individuals and families brought together through their enjoyment of the boating experience.

The mission of the Essex Yacht Club is to promote excellence in yachting activities among its members, including racing, cruising and off-water Club activities. To accomplish this mission, the Club has developed year-round member activities and programs to promote the Corinthian spirit, the fine traditions of yachting excellence, and the camaraderie of friendship.

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Visiting Yachts

Launch hours until october 26, mooring and slips.

Daily: $75 – Mooring field length limit is 60 feet  

Daily: $4.50 per linear foot of overall length  Dockage includes "L", "T", Bulkhead and Middle Cove Docks. Non-member's dockage rate includes water and either one 50-ampere service or two 30-ampere services. Additional electricity is available for $10/day/connection.  Mooring and slip checkout time for nonmembers is 11:00 am. Payment is due at time of arrival. EYC does not bill other clubs.  For mooring and dockage reservations contact: 

Available at Safe Harbor Dauntless Marina just north of the yacht club. There is also a lower Connecticut River pump-out boat that serves Essex from Memorial Day to October. The service is free. The boat can be hailed on VHF Channel 72.  

Closest fuel available is at Safe Harbor Dauntless Marina just north of the yacht club.

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Connecticut Yacht Clubs

Baldwin yacht club.

City: Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Phone: 203.245.6864

Founded: 1948

Website: http://www.baldwinyachtclub.org/

Black Rock Yacht Club

Address: 80 Grovers Avenue

City: Bridgeport, CT

Phone: 203.335.0587

Founded: 1874

Website: http://www.blackrockyc.com/

Candlewood Yacht Club

Address: 7 Shore Drive

City: New Fairfield, Ct

Founded: 1928

Website: http://www.cycsail.org/

Cedar Point Yacht Club

Address: Bluff Point

City: Westport, Connecticut

Phone: 203.226.7411

Founded: 1887

Website: http://www.cedarpointyc.org/

Darien Boat Club

Address: 135 Pear Tree Point Road

City: Darien, CT

Phone: 203.655.1927

Founded: 1940

Website: http://darienboatclub.org/

Duck Island Yacht Club

Address: Post Office Box 593

City: Westbrook, CT

Founded: 1932

Website: http://www.diyc.com/

Essex Corinthian Yacht Club

Address: PO Box 759

City: Essex, Connecticut

Phone: 860.767.3239

Founded: 1984

Website: http://www.essexcyc.org/

Essex Yacht Club

Address: Novelty Lane

City: Essex, CT

Phone: 860.767.8121

Founded: 1933

Website: http://www.essexyc.com/

Frostbite Yacht Club

Address: PO Box 283

Phone: 860.526.3802

Founded: 1930

Website: http://www.fbyc.org/

Guilford Yacht Club

Address: 379 Whitfield Street

City: Guilford, Connecticut

Phone: 203.415.3427

Founded: 1954

Website: http://www.gyc.com/

Halloween Yacht Club

Address: 10 Seaview Avenue

City: Stamford, CT

Phone: 203.348.5510

Founded: 1926

Website: http://www.hyc.net/

Indian Harbor Yacht Club

Address: 710 Steamboat Road

City: Greenwich, CT

Phone: 203.869.2484

Founded: 1889

Website: http://www.indianharboryc.com/

Milford Yacht Club

Address: 131 Trumbull Avenue

City: Milford, Connecticut

Phone: 203.877.4236

Founded: 1903

Website: http://www.milfordyachtclub.com/

Mystic River Yacht Club

Address: 90 Essex Street

City: Mystic, CT

Phone: 860.245.0111 ‎

Founded: 2004

Website: http://www.mysticriveryachtclub.com/

New Haven Yacht Club

Address: 156 Cove Street

City: New Haven, CT

Phone: 203.469.9608

Founded: 1882

Website: http://www.newhavenyc.org/

Noroton Yacht Club

Phone: 203.655.7686

Website: http://www.norotonyc.org/

North Cove Yacht Club

Address: 111 Sheffield Street

City: Old Saybrook, CT

Phone: 860.388.9132

Founded: 1968 ‎

Website: http://www.northcoveyc.com/

Norwalk Yacht Club

Address: 10 Nathan Hale Drive

City: Norwalk, CT

Phone: 203.866.0941

Founded: 1894

Website: http://www.norwalkyc.com/

The Old Greenwich Yacht Club

Address: PO Box 162

City: Old Greenwich, CT

Phone: 203.637.3074

Founded: 1943

Website: http://www.ogyc.org/

Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club

Address: ‎2 Club Parkway

City: Branford, CT

Phone: 203.488.2575

Founded: 1901

Website: http://poycc.org/

Riverside Yacht Club

Address: 102 Club Road

City: Riverside, CT

Phone: 203.637.1706

Founded: 1888

Website: http://www.riversideyc.org/

Stamford Yacht Club

Address: 97 Ocean Drive West

City: Stamford, Connecticut

Phone: 203.323.3161

Founded: 1890

Website: http://www.stamfordyc.com/

Stonington Harbor Yacht Club

Address: 32 Water Street ,9 Stonington Commons

City: Stonington, CT

Phone: 860.535.0112

Founded: 2001/2002

Website: http://www.shyc.us/

Thames Yacht Club

Address: 396 Pequot Avenue

City: New London, CT

Phone: 860.383.0017

Website: http://www.thamesyachtclub.org/

Wethersfield Cove Yacht Club

Address: 270 Hartford Avenue

City: Wethersfield, CT

Phone: 860.563.8780

Founded: 1908

Website: http://www.wethersfieldcoveyachtclub.com/

Yale Corinthian Yacht Club

Address: 179 Clark Avenue

Phone: 203.488.9330

Founded: 1881

Website: http://www.yale.edu/ycyc/

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• Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club, Connecticut, United States

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Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club

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The Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club was organized in 1938 making it one of the oldest boat clubs in this Connecticut town. The club was founded to encourage the sports of Yachting & Boating and related activities, to make available facilities for its members to pursue such sports, and to suggest plans for the development of boating and harbor facilities in the Town of Greenwich. Membership is open to all interested residents of the town of Greenwich. The club now has approximately 285 members.

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