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The mission of the New York Yacht Club is to attract and bring together a dedicated group of yachting and naval members to share and foster their interest in yachting and yacht racing; to sustain a leadership role in yachting, its history, its development, the preservation of its traditions, and the furtherance of good seamanship; to promote the highest form of Corinthian sportsmanship in national and international yachting forums and yacht racing competitions.

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On July 30, 1844, John Cox Stevens (1785-1857) and eight of his friends met aboard Stevens’ yacht Gimcrack, anchored off the Battery in New York Harbor. That afternoon, they established the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) and made three critical decisions that day: first, they elected Stevens as Commodore of the Club; second, they agreed to develop rules and regulations to govern the Club; and, third, they resolved to cruise to Newport, Rhode Island, initiating the enduring connection between the Club and New England. The Club’s young fleet of eight schooner yachts set sail from New York Harbor for Newport three days later, marking the Club’s first Annual Cruise. During the passage, they made stops at various ports on Long Island Sound and even held informal speed trials. Upon reaching Newport, the members met up with yachtsmen from Boston to socialize and engage in racing activities. On August 8, the Club hosted a fleet race around Conanicut Island, a popular racecourse today. The year that followed was a busy one for the Club. It adopted its Rules and Regulations, opened its first clubhouse and held its first Annual Regatta.

The New York Yacht Club held its first Annual Regatta–a fleet race for a prize cup–on July 17, 1845. Nine yachts started opposite the new clubhouse at 9 a.m. on the Hudson River. They sailed to a turning mark near Sandy Hook in the Lower Bay and returned—a 38-mile course. The yacht Cygnet won, earning fame as the first winner of North America’s longest-running sailing regatta. Today, the New York Yacht Club has its signature clubhouse, a National Historic Landmark, on West 44th Street in New York, and a waterfront clubhouse, Harbour Court, in Newport. The Club’s first clubhouse survives. It was installed on the grounds of Harbour Court in 1999, where it serves as a reminder of the Club’s origins.

The Club continues to run its Annual Regatta, presented by Rolex. The Club also hosts the biennial Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, for international Corinthian sailors representing their yacht clubs and nations and the parallel event for U.S. yacht clubs, the Resolute Cup. The Club also hosts and participates in other national, North American and world championships.

rom 1884 to 1900, the clubhouse was a townhouse at 67 Madison Avenue. By 1898, it was chockablock with “models, members, and memorabilia,” according to the New York Daily Tribune. It was then that Commodore J. Pierpont Morgan stunned fellow members by announcing he would donate three lots on West 44th Street to build a new clubhouse. The building, brilliantly designed with nautical motifs by Whitney Warren, opened in 1901. It is famous for its Model Room and Library. The New York Times wrote of the clubhouse in 1906, “Except for the absence of motion, one might fancy oneself at sea.”

In 1987, the New York Yacht Club acquired Harbour Court, the former summer home of Commodore John Nicholas Brown, in Newport, creating a new energy and focus. The waterfront clubhouse opened in 1988 with 1,500 members and guests in attendance. In 2019, Harbour Court hosted the Club’s Dosquicentennial Celebration for members and friends to celebrate the Club’s 175 years of history.

The New York Yacht Club has hosted Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex since 1998 and many other regattas in recent years including world championships for the Etchells, J/70, Farr 40 and Melges 20 classes, the J Class Worlds, the Global Team Race Regatta, the Transatlantic Race, and the IC37 National Championships to name a few.

The Club is also highly active in team and match racing. In 2006, the Club purchased 14 Sonars in dedication of these activities. In 2014, the fleet was increased to 22 Sonars, and today, team racing at the New York Yacht Club offers some of the most intense competition in the country.

Since 2009 the New York Yacht Club has conducted the biennial Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. After a successful decade of racing in the Swan 42, the eighth one-design class created by the New York Yacht Club since 1900, the Invitational Cup transitioned to using the Club’s fleet of 20 IC37 race boats in 2019. These purpose-built machines, combined with one-design sails from North Sails, identical gear and standardized rig tune, create a level platform for amateur big-boat racing. Yacht club teams worldwide and Corinthian (amateur) sailors flock to Newport to race in this competition. During the first Invitational Cup in 2009, 19 yacht club teams from 14 countries and four continents competed, and the New York Yacht Club emerged as the winner. Since 2009, more than 1,000 sailors, comprised of teams from more than 40 yacht clubs representing 21 countries and all six continents, have competed in at least one edition of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup.

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Located on 37 West 44th Street, New York, NY, the New York City Yacht Club is a private social and yachting club founded by a prominent New Yorker named John Cox Stevens. Originated on July 30th, 1844, the original purpose of the club was simple: to race sailing yachts. Today, the club is composed of over 3,000 members dedicated to both yacht racing and design. As one of New York’s most elite social clubs, membership to the NYYC is very exclusive, which makes photos hard to come by, but we were able to get a look inside the stunning club.

The club was first started during an outing on Steven’s own yacht Gimcrack with eight friends. On that boat, anchored in New York Harbor, the group developed their idea to form the NYYC. They designated Stevens as commodore, and three days later, announced their launching of a yacht club cruise to Newport, Rhode Island: the beginning of the historical connection between these two cities. In 1845, the NYYC’s first clubhouse was built on land granted by Stevens in Hoboken, NJ, in close proximity to the Hudson River. Read more. 

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Stepping inside the super-exclusive New York Yacht Club where the America's Cup race started - complete with a 25ft tall fireplace, an original Tiffany glass ceiling and $150,000 joining fee

  • The New York Yacht Club at 37 W 44th St formally opened its doors on January 19, 1901
  • It was designed Whitney Warren of Warren and Wetmore, who later masterminded Grand Central Terminal
  • Standout features include a dining room designed to look like a ship's hold and a library with 13,000 books 

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Standing 25ft high and 15ft wide, the 25-ton stone fireplace at the super-exclusive New York Yacht Club is certainly a sight to behold and I felt dwarfed by the structure as I stood close to the flame-licked hearth.

This design marvel was just one of the many jaw-dropping features I spied during a private tour of the Midtown members-only club, which formally opened its doors on January 19, 1901.   

Tucked away from the throng of Times Square on 37 W 44th St, the six-story Beaux-Arts clubhouse was purpose built by yachtsman and banker John Pierpont Morgan to accommodate the organization's burgeoning fleet of members. 

Thanks to regular maintenance, the building looks shipshape, with some of the standout features - along with the 'Model Room' fireplace - being a stunning Tiffany stained-glass ceiling, a 64ft by 19-ft Oriental rug, a grill room designed to look like the hold of an old sailing ship, and a library containing more than 13,000 books and antique manuscripts.

Standing 25ft high and 15ft wide, the 25-ton stone fireplace at the super exclusive New York Yacht Club is certainly a sight to behold. Above it, there is a magnificent stained-glass Tiffany ceiling

Standing 25ft high and 15ft wide, the 25-ton stone fireplace at the super exclusive New York Yacht Club is certainly a sight to behold. Above it, there is a magnificent stained-glass Tiffany ceiling

Tucked away from the throng of Times Square on 37 W 44th St, the six-story Beaux-Arts clubhouse was purpose built by yachtsman and banker John Pierpont Morgan to accommodate the organization's fleet of members

Tucked away from the throng of Times Square on 37 W 44th St, the six-story Beaux-Arts clubhouse was purpose built by yachtsman and banker John Pierpont Morgan to accommodate the organization's fleet of members

Before the 44th St clubhouse was built, the New York Yacht Club had a number of outposts in the wider area. The first clubhouse opened one year after the club was founded on July 15, 1845

Before the 44th St clubhouse was built, the New York Yacht Club had a number of outposts in the wider area. The first clubhouse opened one year after the club was founded on July 15, 1845

Thanks to its eye-catching and unique ship-like design, the exterior of the 44th St building was designated as a landmark by the City of New York Landmarks Preservation Commission on September 11, 1979

Thanks to its eye-catching and unique ship-like design, the exterior of the 44th St building was designated as a landmark by the City of New York Landmarks Preservation Commission on September 11, 1979

It was a Wednesday night and the downstairs bar area was buzzing with members - mostly men in smart suits - with an oyster shucker dishing out rounds of fresh mollusks and a suited waiter taking drink orders. 

In keeping with the maritime theme, every way I turned, I caught sight of something sailing related, with model boats lining the walls and paintings depicting wave swept scenes.

As I put my glass down on the table, I noticed that even the paper napkins featured a design with boats and an anchor on, along with the club's motto Latin motto 'nos agimur tumidis velis' - 'we go with swelling sails.'

Other sailing motifs, I noticed, are part of the building's brick and mortar design.

For example, three bulbous bay windows at the front of the building were modeled after the sterns of 16th century Dutch ships and there are various carvings on the premises running from the cornicing to the fireplace surround depicting seaweed, shells, dolphins, lightning bolts, stars and more.

The characterful property was designed Whitney Warren of Warren and Wetmore, who later masterminded Grand Central Terminal. 

In a video tour of the clubhouse uploaded to YouTube , narrator and pro sailor Gary Jobson explains that while there were several architects in the running for the project, John Pierpont Morgan preferred Warren's 'much more whimsical design.'

To help finance the construction of the city clubhouse, members dues were raised from $25 per year to $50. 

Today, according to  ncesc.com , regular membership is a little pricier, with an initiation fee of $150,000 and annual dues of $12,000.

Along with having a buoyant bank balance, perspective members must be nominated by an existing member, with this nomination supported by at least four other members.

The membership committee will then invite the nominee to submit an application along with letters of recommendation outlining their qualifications. 

In terms of the benefits of becoming a member, ncesc.com explains that the perks include 'access to the club's facilities, which include dining rooms, bars, meeting rooms, and sailing centers.'

'Members also have access to the club's extensive library, archives, and art collection. In addition, the club organizes numerous social events throughout the year, including regattas, dinners, and receptions.'

In Jobson's video tour, he also reveals that there are 19 'comfortable bedrooms for members and their guests,' which can be booked out at a discounted rate. 

Before visiting the club, we were warned that business attire must be worn, with a tie, jacket and collared shirt for men, and a suit or a smart dress for women. 

The paper napkins in the dining room feature a design with boats and an anchor on, along with the club's motto Latin motto 'nos agimur tumidis velis' - 'we go with swelling sails'

The paper napkins in the dining room feature a design with boats and an anchor on, along with the club's motto Latin motto 'nos agimur tumidis velis' - 'we go with swelling sails'

An exterior shot of the characterful clubhouse taken in 1934. It looks much the same today

An exterior shot of the characterful clubhouse taken in 1934. It looks much the same today

The library within the Manhattan clubhouse contains more than 13,000 books and antique manuscripts

The library within the Manhattan clubhouse contains more than 13,000 books and antique manuscripts

One of the club's unique features is a grill room, designed to look like the hold of an old sailing ship

One of the club's unique features is a grill room, designed to look like the hold of an old sailing ship

Certainly one of the club's standout spaces is the cavernous Model Room, which can comfortably accommodate more than 300 people with 3,800 square feet to play with

Certainly one of the club's standout spaces is the cavernous Model Room, which can comfortably accommodate more than 300 people with 3,800 square feet to play with

The space is home to 1,340 scaled replicas of sail boats, with the earliest model dating to 1819

The space is home to 1,340 scaled replicas of sail boats, with the earliest model dating to 1819

If you can't stretch to club membership or don't have the right qualifications to join, the New York Yacht Club runs public tours on the last Tuesday of each month

If you can't stretch to club membership or don't have the right qualifications to join, the New York Yacht Club runs public tours on the last Tuesday of each month

Certainly one of the club's standout spaces is the cavernous Model Room, which can comfortably accommodate more than 300 people with 3,800 square feet to play with. 

Along with the fireplace, the space is home to 1,340 scaled replicas of sail boats displayed in large glass cases, with the earliest model dating to 1819.

One of the star vessels is a mini version of the 'America,' which was responsible for the start of the America's Cup. 

On August 22, 1851, the full-size 101-foot schooner, built by New York Yacht Club commodore and founder John Cox Stevens, raced against 15 English yachts from the UK's Royal Yacht Squadron in an annual race known as the '100 Guinea Cup,' which involved a lap of the Isle of Wight. 

The visiting America won, finishing eight minutes ahead of its closest rival, and the trophy was renamed in its honor and donated to the New York Yacht Club.

An accompanying 'Deed of Gift' stipulated that the cup should be held in trust as a perpetual challenge trophy and so the America's Cup race was born. 

Today it takes place every four years as a two-yacht race, fought between the previous year's winner - known as the 'defender' - and a challenger, which is usually the best boat from a series of run-off rounds. 

Before the 44th St clubhouse was built, the New York Yacht Club had a number of outposts in the wider area.

The first clubhouse opened one year after the club was founded on July 15, 1845.

The club's website notes that this location was was a one-room Gothic Revival building designed by 'noted' architect A. J. Davis, on land owned by Commodore John Cox Stevens in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Over the next half century, the club went on to occupy four additional clubhouses: two in Manhattan and two on Staten Island and it also maintained 11 'stations' at one point.

These 'stations' came in the form of smaller buildings and landings where 'members and friends could rendezvous, send a letter or make a telephone call.'

Now, along with the 44 St property, the club only has one other outpost, with this located next the water in Newport, Rhode Island. 

Thanks to its eye-catching and unique ship-like design, the exterior of the 44th St building was designated as a landmark by the City of New York Landmarks Preservation Commission on September 11, 1979.

If you can't stretch to club membership or don't have the right qualifications to join, the New York Yacht Club runs public tours on the last Tuesday of each month. And after paying a visit myself, it's a voyage well worth making. 

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Pensacola, Fla. (June 1, 2023) - From October 2022 through May 2023, New York Yacht Club American Magic has called Pensacola, Florida its home base for training, and the destination is excited to officially announce that Pensacola will now be the club’s permanent winter training location as they prepare for the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona in 2024. Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Pensacola is the recipient of a $3.9 million grant for the Port of Pensacola’s Maritime Center of Excellence. The grant announcement comes shortly after Florida’s Triumph Gulf Coast Board approved an $8.5 million grant to further secure a permanent headquarters for the racing team at the Port of Pensacola. The Port of Pensacola features world-class facilities and a convenient location, including a wide and deep channel, thousands of feet of dockage, extensive indoor and outdoor storage, direct rail access, a full range of cargo handling equipment and an experienced staff. With the addition of the American Magic facility, Pensacola is tracking to become one of the top sailing destinations in the U.S. “Pensacola is thrilled to have the American Magic Yacht Club as a permanent addition to our destination,” said Darien Schaefer, President and CEO of Visit Pensacola. “The creation of the club’s new facility here in Pensacola solidifies what those of us locally already know – that our destination is a premier location for sailing with world-class offerings for teams like American Magic. As we continue to watch visitation to Pensacola grow year over year, the American Magic team will serve as another great draw for tourists and locals alike to enjoy.” For the past several months, visitors to Pensacola and locals have experienced the 75-foot sailboat, Patriot, flying over the water at speeds of more than 50mph in Pensacola Bay. But American Magic is no stranger to the destination – Pensacola has served as a winter training base since 2018, initially for the 2021 America’s Cup in New Zealand. Pensacola’s geography and wind conditions made it an idyllic location for winter training for the American Magic team. The America’s Cup is one of the most prestigious sailing race events in the world, featuring boats that are on the cutting edge of sailing technology. Boats like Patriot are likened more to aircraft than traditional yachts, featuring two large hydrofoils that swing down into the water and lift the hull of the boat out of the water, allowing boats to “fly” above the water. As Patriot spent the winter training and testing in Pensacola, the data and performance gathering was considered to be at a premium, with this team being one of its most active teams during this America’s Cup cycle. Due to its deep-water bay, calm conditions, and protective barrier islands, Pensacola is an idyllic destination for sailing enthusiasts. This year, sailors can also enjoy the all-new Pensacola Bay Pier at Community Maritime Park. Located in downtown Pensacola, the marina will provide free public waterfront access points for boaters visiting Community Maritime Park, Historic Downtown Pensacola and its surrounding areas. The pier will be open daily March through October from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and November through February from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. With 48 boat slips available on a first come, first served basis, there’s plenty of space for visitors to enjoy the emerald waters at their leisure. Shallow draft boats up to 27 feet can dock in interior spaces, while boats longer than 27 feet are only permitted to dock in the seven exterior spaces on the north side of the marina along with accompanying exterior dock areas. Kayak launch docks and storage racks are also available for the public’s use. No overnight or after-hours dockage is permitted. For visitors to Pensacola looking to learn more about sailing, the destination offers a plethora of sailing partners and experiences, including: Jolly Sailing , the Pensacola Sailing Academy , Key Sailing , Condor Sailing , Gulf Breeze Sailing and others, tailored to fit the needs of seasoned and amateur sailors. The Pensacola Yacht Club also hosts about 14 regattas each calendar year. For more information on American Magic’s partnership with the Port of Pensacola, or for more information on the destination’s sailing opportunities, visit visitpensacola.com .

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    The New York Yacht Club offers tours of the Model Room at the New York City club house and the exterior grounds of Harbour Court in Newport, RI are open to the public on the last Tuesday of each month, with the exception of August and December in New York, and January, August and December at Harbour Court. Advanced registration is required.

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    The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) is one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing clubs in the world, founded in 1844 and based in Newport, Rhode Island. Learn about its history, events, regatta, and how to join or visit the Club.

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    New York Yacht Club is a private club with a long history of yachting and sailing in New York City. Read reviews from guests who visited the club for dining, events, or tours, and see photos of the elegant and historic building and models.

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    The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) is a private social and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 and has a long history of winning the America's Cup trophy, the oldest international sporting trophy.

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    Reciprocal club visit. Apr 2024 • Couples. We visited this wonderful club a couple of times while on a short visit to NY. A wonderful experience to have an oasis of calm in a very hectic city. ... We were guests of a member of the New York Yacht Club in NYC in October of 2016. The Yacht club was a short cab ride from PENN Station. You could ...

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    Learn about the origins, achievements and activities of the New York Yacht Club, one of the oldest and most prestigious yachting organizations in the world. Explore its clubhouses, fleet, regattas, team racing and more on its official website.

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    New York Yacht Club - Main Page, New York, New York. 9,133 likes · 66 talking about this · 1,859 were here. New York Yacht Club Official Page Questions or comments: [email protected]... New York Yacht Club - Main Page, New York, New York. 9,133 likes · 66 talking about this · 1,859 were here. ...

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    Tours and Tickets by New York Yacht Club. 1 Hour Morning Walking Tour in Times Square NYC. 3. Historical Tours. 1 hour ... You need to be a member, with a member, or have an invitation from an affiliated club to get in but well worth a visit if you can organise it. Fabulous night out in NYC. Read more. Written November 22, 2015.

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    Learn about the New York Yacht Club, founded in 1844 and famous for winning the America's Cup and hosting the first transatlantic race. Explore its clubhouses, regattas, sailboats and traditions.

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    Watch videos from the New York Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in America and host of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup and the Resolute Cup. See highlights, interviews and behind ...

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    5 Halidon Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Newport County. (401) 845-9633. The New York Yacht Club is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. View Website | Email. 1 / 1.

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    Through our partnership, New York Yacht Club members receive a preferred rate at any Safe Harbor location and access to Safe Harbor Membership Concierge, an exclusive service providing personalized assistance navigating the Safe Harbor network. For assistance visit ...

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    On July 30, 1844, John Cox Stevens (1785-1857) and eight of his friends met aboard Stevens' yacht Gimcrack, anchored off the Battery in New York Harbor. That afternoon, they established the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) and made three critical decisions that day: first, they elected Stevens as Commodore of the Club; second, they agreed to ...

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    See how the NYYC, founded in 1844 by John Cox Stevens, has evolved from a sailing club to a social and yachting club with over 3,000 members. Learn about the club's history, location, and activities from photos and text.

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    Learn about the origins, achievements and facilities of the New York Yacht Club, one of the oldest and most prestigious yachting clubs in the world. Explore the club's clubhouses and stations from 1845 to present, from Hoboken to Newport, from Gothic to Beaux-Arts.

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    The New York Yacht Club at 37 W 44th St formally opened its doors on January 19, 1901 It was designed Whitney Warren of Warren and Wetmore, who later masterminded Grand Central Terminal

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  21. Reciprocal Yacht Clubs

    Manhattan Yacht Club offers reciprocal privileges to its members who wish to visit other yacht clubs around the world. See the list of foreign and US yacht clubs that have reciprocal agreements with MYC and how to request a Letter of Introduction.

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    Pensacola, Fla. (June 1, 2023) - From October 2022 through May 2023, New York Yacht Club American Magic has called Pensacola, Florida its home base for training, and the destination is excited to officially announce that Pensacola will now be the club's permanent winter training location as they prepare for the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona in 2024.

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