A proud history of promoting yachting, sailing, and amateur seamanship since 1933.
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ESSEX YACHT CLUB
ESSEX YACHT CLUB 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.
RACING
Since its founding in 1933 by a group of friends interested in creating a permanent home for the Frostbite regatta, Essex Yacht Club has been a hub of racing activity. Annually, the club sponsors the Wetherill oceangoing race and Rum Challenge race in the Essex River. Members also enjoy weekly regattas in the club’s Ideal 18s, including as part of our Women’s and Juniors sailing programs.
CRUISING
Located along the banks of the Connecticut River in charming Essex, with easy access to the Long Island Sound, EYC provides an idyllic setting for docking and mooring. Members enjoy camaraderie dockside, as well as opportunities to cruise solo or as part of the club’s active summer cruising program. Visitors from clubs with which the Club has reciprocal arrangements are warmly welcomed.
INSTRUCTION
In keeping with its mission to promote excellence in yachting activities among its members, EYC has developed a strong women’s sailing program designed to increase the skills and confidence of women sailors of all skill levels. The club also runs an advanced sailing program designed to prepare junior sailors to step into college sailing.
VISITING THE CLUB
With a newly renovated clubhouse featuring beautiful dining, meeting and event spaces, our members and their guests enjoy on-water activity and camaraderie year-round.
RACING
Since 1933, when the club was founded as a permanent home for the Frostbite regatta, EYC has been a hub of racing activity. Each year, the club sponsors the Wetherill oceangoing race and the Rum Challenge river race. Members also enjoy weekly regattas in the club’s Ideal 18s, including Women’s Sailing and Juniors Sailing regattas.
CRUISING
Located along the banks of the Connecticut River in charming Essex, with easy access to the Long Island Sound, EYC provides an idyllic setting for docking and mooring. Members enjoy camaraderie dockside, as well as opportunities to cruise solo or as part of the club’s summer cruising programs. Visitors from clubs with which the Club has reciprocal arrangements are warmly welcomed.
INSTRUCTION
In keeping with its mission to promote excellence in yachting activities among its members, EYC has developed a strong women’s sailing program designed to increase the skills and confidence of women sailors of all skill levels. The club also runs an advanced sailing program designed to prepare junior sailors to step into college sailing.
VISITING THE CLUB
Located along the banks of the Connecticut River in charming Essex, with easy access to the Long Island Sound, EYC provides an idyllic setting for docking and mooring. Members enjoy camaraderie dockside, as well as opportunities to cruise solo or as part of the club’s summer cruising programs. Visitors from clubs with which the Club has reciprocal arrangements are warmly welcomed.
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.